Politics · India · 10 hrs ago
First-time workers may get up to ₹15,000 under PM-VBRY
The government’s PM-VBRY scheme offers eligible first-time EPF members up to ₹15,000 to encourage formal employment in India.
It is for workers joining eligible jobs who were not contributing members of the Employees’ Provident Fund before the scheme’s start.
Workers with monthly wages of up to ₹1 lakh may qualify, but meeting the salary limit alone is not enough.
The incentive is paid in two instalments and is based on eligible wages, so some workers may receive less than the maximum.
The first instalment is available after six months of continuous service, while the second requires 12 months of service and a financial literacy course through the EPFO member portal.
Part of the second payment is placed in a savings instrument or deposit account rather than being immediately available as cash.
The sources give different final dates for eligible job start dates: 7 July or 31 July 2027, so workers should check current scheme guidance.
Eligible first-time formal workers may receive up to ₹15,000 under the government’s PM-VBRY scheme.
The incentive is based on eligible wages and is paid in two instalments, subject to service and other conditions.
The first instalment follows six months of continuous service; the second requires 12 months of service and completion of a financial literacy course.
The articles give different end dates for eligible job start dates: 31 July 2027 in Livemint, and 7 July 2027 in Jagran and The Economic Times.
- Who
- Eligible first-time employees joining the formal workforce and becoming EPF members.
- What
- They may receive an incentive of up to ₹15,000 in two instalments, if they meet the scheme’s conditions.
- When
- Eligible joining dates are reported as 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027 by Livemint, but as 1 August 2025 to 7 July 2027 by Jagran and The Economic Times.
- Where
- Through the EPFO-linked PM-VBRY scheme in India; the financial literacy course is available on the EPFO member portal.
- Why
- The scheme aims to encourage formal employment and support people entering the formal workforce for the first time.
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EPFO posted a message advising first-time employees to complete the financial literacy course to qualify for an incentive of up to ₹15,000.
The Economic Times published details of the scheme and its eligibility conditions.
Livemint and Jagran published reports on the scheme and its payment requirements.
- Maximum incentive
- ₹15,000
- Payment schedule
- Two instalments, after six and 12 months of service
- Monthly wage limit
- Up to ₹1 lakh, subject to the scheme’s eligibility rules
- Course requirement
- Financial literacy programme required for the second instalment
- Eligible joining dates
- Articles differ: through 31 July 2027 or 7 July 2027
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EPFO scheme offers up to ₹15,000 to first-time employees: Check eligibility, salary limit and payment rules
पहली नौकरी वालों को सरकार देगी ₹15000, EPFO पोर्टल पर बस करना होगा ये काम; कैसे उठा पाएंगे योजना का फायदा
EPFO’s financial literacy course can help eligible first-time employees get up to Rs 15,000: Check eligibility criteria for PM-VBRY incentive
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