e-Shram Card Registration: Who Can Apply and How to Register Free
If you work in the unorganised sector (daily-wage labour, construction, domestic work, farm work, street vending, delivery or gig work, and similar), you can register for an e-Shram card for free. Registration gives you a 12-digit UAN and connects you to social security schemes. Here’s who can register and how.
Who can register
- Aged 16 to 59 years
- Working in the unorganised sector
- Not a member of EPFO or ESIC
- Not an income tax payer
What you need
- Aadhaar number
- A mobile number linked to Aadhaar (for self-registration)
- Bank account details
How to register online
- Go to eshram.gov.in and click Register on e-Shram.
- Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and captcha, then verify with the OTP.
- Enter your Aadhaar number and complete Aadhaar OTP verification.
- Fill in your personal, address, education, occupation and bank details.
- Submit and download your e-Shram UAN card.
If your mobile isn’t linked to Aadhaar, register at a Common Service Centre (CSC) with biometric authentication. It’s free there too.
Frequently asked questions
Is e-Shram registration free?
Yes. Registration is free on the portal and at CSCs.
Will I get money every month after registering?
No. e-Shram doesn’t pay a monthly amount; it links you to schemes. See our e-Shram status guide.
Related guides
Official link: e-Shram portal · helpline 14434. Easy Guide India is not affiliated with the Ministry of Labour and Employment.