💼 Jobs & PF

Get and activate your UAN (EPF account number)

The Universal Account Number (UAN) is your lifelong EPF account number across jobs. EPFO now uses Aadhaar face authentication on the UMANG app to generate and activate UANs.

Withdraw or transfer your EPF (provident fund)

EPF members can make partial withdrawals (advances) for specified purposes, settle the account on retirement or long unemployment, and transfer the balance when changing jobs. All of this can be done online on the EPFO member portal or UMANG if your UAN is linked with Aadhaar and bank details.

Apply for central government jobs (UPSC, SSC)

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recruits for the civil services, engineering, forest, defence and other Group A/B posts. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruits for Group B and C posts (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable and others). Both use One Time Registration (OTR) and online applications.

Find an apprenticeship

Paid apprenticeships under the Apprentices Act are available with companies and PSUs. ITI holders, school pass-outs and skill certificate holders use the Apprenticeship India portal (NAPS). Graduates and diploma holders in engineering and other streams use the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.

PM Vishwakarma

End-to-end support for traditional artisans and craftspeople in 18 trades (such as carpenters, blacksmiths, potters, tailors, cobblers and barbers), covering recognition, skilling, tools, credit and marketing.

PMEGP

Credit-linked subsidy for setting up new micro enterprises in manufacturing and services, implemented by KVIC, state KVIBs and District Industries Centres. The approved scheme period ran to 2025-26, so check the portal for current status.

VB-G RAM G

The statutory rural employment guarantee. From 1 July 2026, the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Ongoing works carried over, and old job cards are being replaced by new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee cards.

e-Shram

Free national registration for unorganised workers, including gig and platform workers. Registered workers get an e-Shram card (UAN) and a single window to social security and welfare schemes.

PM-SYM

A voluntary, contributory pension scheme for unorganised workers. The government matches the worker's monthly contribution.

PM-VBRY

An employment-linked incentive scheme that rewards first-time employees joining the EPFO and gives employers incentives for creating additional jobs.

PM Internship

Twelve-month internships in top companies for young people, run by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. As of 2026 it is still running as a pilot, in successive rounds.

DAY-NRLM

Organises rural poor women into self-help groups (SHGs) and federations, giving them access to credit, livelihoods support and enterprise development. The Lakhpati Didi initiative is part of this mission.

DDU-GKY

Free, placement-linked skill training for rural poor youth, run by the Ministry of Rural Development.

PMKVY

The flagship skill-training scheme, offering free short-term training and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certification in industry-relevant job roles.

NAPS

Promotes on-the-job apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, with the government sharing part of the apprentice's stipend.