The Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana 2026 registration process was initiated to boost job creation during the post-pandemic economic recovery. The Central government provides financial incentives to employers and new staff members at EPFO-affiliated companies. Newly hired employees receive these benefits for a duration of two years starting from their enrollment date. This article includes a direct link to the official Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana PDF on the labour.gov.in portal, so please read through to the end.
The program began on October 1, 2020, and registration for qualified employers and new hires remained open until March 31, 2022 (previously June 30, 2021). Benefits are provided for twenty-four months from the new employee's registration date, with a final deadline for all claims no later than March 31, 2024 (previously June 30, 2023).
Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana Registration 2026
The registration window for the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana was extended through March 31, 2022, with benefits extending until March 31, 2024. Here are the primary highlights of the initiative:
- Incentives provided for employers and new hires at EPFO-registered companies.
- Newly registered staff receive benefits for 24 months from their enrollment date.
- Incentives are distributed through the following contributions:
- For firms with up to 1,000 employees, the government covers both the employee and employer shares (totaling 24% of wages).
- For firms with over 1,000 employees, the government covers only the employee's EPF contribution (12% of wages).
- Organizations qualify if they add a specific number of new workers beyond their established baseline.
- The baseline is defined as the total number of contributing EPF members recorded in the ECR for September 2020.
- Employees earning less than Rs. 15,000 monthly are eligible for 24 months of coverage.
- Entities joining the EPFO after October 1, 2020, receive benefits for all their new recruits.
Who is eligible for ABRY registration?
New employees and organizations joining under the EPF & MP Act of 1952 before March 31, 2022, are eligible to register.
For additional details regarding ABRY, please visit the official website at https://www.epfindia.gov.in/