Short details
| Name of scheme | PMVBRY 2026, Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, run by EPFO |
| First time employee | Up to Rs 15,000 in two instalments |
| Employer | Up to Rs 3,000 a month for each additional hire. Wage ceiling Rs 1,00,000 a month for both parts. |
| Window | Employee joining from 01.08.2025 to 31.07.2027, both dates included |
| Outlay and target | Rs 99,446 crore, over 3.5 crore jobs in two years, about 1.92 crore first time entrants. 15 lakh supported by the PMO release of 17.06.2026. |
Important Links
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| PMVBRY portal | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
| Scheme guidelines, 21 pages, PDF | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
| Employer registration, EPFO unified portal | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
| Official FAQ | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
| National portal summary | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
Progress, our arithmetic
| Jobs supported against target | 15 lakh of 3.5 crore is about 4.3 percent |
| Time elapsed | 01.08.2025 to 17.06.2026 is about 10.5 of 24 months |
| Facts last read | 13.09.2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does PMVBRY pay a first time employee?
Up to Rs 15,000 in two instalments, for anyone joining an EPFO covered job between 01.08.2025 and 31.07.2027.
How much does PMVBRY pay employers?
Up to Rs 3,000 a month for each additional hire, with monthly salary up to Rs 1,00,000.
How many jobs has PMVBRY supported?
15 lakh as of the PMO release of 17.06.2026, against a target of more than 3.5 crore over two years.
Who runs PMVBRY?
The Ministry of Labour and Employment through EPFO, in effect from 01.08.2025.