E Shram Card 2026: Registration, UAN Card Download, Payment Status

The e-Shram card gives unorganised workers a permanent 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN) and a single login to check which government welfare schemes they can use. Registration on eshram.gov.in is free, needs only an Aadhaar number and an Aadhaar-linked mobile, and the card can be downloaded as soon as you register. This guide covers who can register, how to apply and download the card, and how to track any scheme payments.

The e-Shram Card is an initiative under the Government of India aimed at building a nationwide database of workers in the unorganised sector by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The portal assists those eligible to access information about social security schemes, welfare benefits and government services.

Once registered successfully, workers get a 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN). The e-Shram card is a unique identification card and will be used to enable access to government welfare schemes in which they are eligible.

The non-registered workers can register themselves from the official portal. The existing beneficiaries can also log in and update their information and download their UAN card and check the status of their benefits obtained under government schemes, if they are eligible.

E Shram Card 2026 Highlights

What is an e-Shram Card?

An e-Shram Card is an identification card that is issued by the government to those who successfully register themselves on the e-Shram portal and meet the eligibility criteria.

To help deliver social security and welfare services, the Ministry of Labour and Employment have a National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW).

The workers are provided with a unique 12 digit Universal Account Number (UAN), that does not change with change of occupation or place of work.

The portal caters to various types of workers, such as construction laborers, agricultural workers, domestic workers, street vendors, migrant workers, self-employed and gig workers.

E Shram Card Eligibility Criteria 2026

Before registering on the e-Shram portal, it is important for workers to meet the specified eligibility criteria.

• Age: Applicant’s age should be minimum 16 years.
• Occupation: Applicant should be either a self-employed worker, wage worker or unorganised worker including a home based worker.
• EPFO / ESIC: Applicant should not be a member of EPFO / ESIC.
• Aadhaar: Applicant needs an Aadhaar number. Workers without an Aadhaar-linked mobile can still register at a Common Service Centre (CSC) through biometric authentication.
• Registration: Applicant will have to submit the necessary Aadhaar and personal details for verification.

According to the latest e-Shram FAQs, there is no income eligibility criteria for e-Shram registration. Candidates are advised to refer to the official guidelines of eligibility before applying.

Documents Required for e-Shram Registration

Before initiating the registration process, applicants should have the following information and documents at hand:

• Aadhaar Card/Aadhaar Number.
• Aadhaar linked Mobile Number.
• The Bank Account Number will be active.
• Bank IFSC Code.
• Personal and home information.
• Occupation and skill related information.

Cell verification is compulsory at the time of enrollments and needs to be performed on Aadhaar. If a worker doesn’t have Aadhaar linked mobile number they can approach an authorised Common Service Centre (CSC) for assistance.

How to Apply Online for an e-Shram Card 2026

Registration by unorganised workers is possible through the official e-Shram portal in the following steps:

1.Go to the official website: eshram.gov.in.

2.Then click on Register on e-Shram.

3. Fill in your Aadhaar registered mobile no. and captcha code.

4. Click on Send OTP and enter the OTP received on Registered Mobile Number.

5. Fill your Aadhaar information and do the necessary verification.

6. Fill in your personal information, residential address and educational qualification.

7. Choose job you are working in and fill in the necessary skill information.

8. Fill bank account number and IFSC code, where asked.

9. Read through and sign the declaration.

10. Fill the application to complete the Registration.

11. Once successful Registration, your 12-digit UAN will be generated and e-Shram card can be downloaded.

There is no fee for e-Shram registration. It is also possible to visit an authorised CSC and get the assistance of the registering procedure.

How to Download e-Shram Card Online 2026

The workers can now download the e-Shram card from the official website after registration.

To download UAN card, follow these steps:

1. Go to the official website of e-Shram.

2. If you already have a registration, click on Already Registered? Update or the option to log in.

3. Input your UAN or other identification information requested.

4. Fill in OTP verification with the mobile number registered.

5. Log in to your e-Shram account.

6. Click on Download UAN Card.

7. Download the card as a PDF.

8. Save PDF or print it for future reference.

The workers must verify their name, UAN and other personal information upon downloading the card. If there is any wrong information, they have to make a change in the official portal.

How to Check e-Shram Payment Status Online

A fixed amount is not mentioned on the e-Shram card. Registration also doesn’t automatically give each worker a monthly payment.

Under Central Government / State Government Welfare schemes, the eligible workers may be given financial assistance or other benefits. The type of benefits and their amount varies as per the rules of the respective schemes.

The following are means by which workers can verify their payment status.

Method 1 : via e-Shram Portal.

1. Visit https://eshram.gov.in.
2. Log in with UAN or Registered Mobile Number.
3. Fill in the necessary OTP.
4. Log in to your e-Shram account.
5. Refer to the My Enrolled Schemes/relevant scheme information section.
6. Choose the appropriate scheme and opt for the provided ‘View’ or ‘benefit-tracking’ option.
7. Review the enrolment/benefit information on display.

Method 2: via the Bank Account

If a worker expects a payment from the government, he/she can check directly his/her bank account.

1. Go to your bank branch or bank’s mobile banking.
2. Sign-in to your account.
3. Click on the account statement or transaction history.
4. Look for new Govt benefit or DBT credits.
5. If a payment is not credited, please contact your bank.

Method 3 : Through Bank SMS and UPI

1. Check SMS notifications received from the bank.
2. Go to the UPI app associated with the bank account.
3. See the latest transaction history.
4. Look in the bank account statement for any credits from the government.

With the help of the e-Shram portal, the information of the e-Shram card holder can be provided with various information related to welfare and social security schemes of the government.

Benefits of the e-Shram Card

• Permanent 12-digit UAN (Unique Identification): Permanent UAN is issued to each registered worker in the form of 12 digits.
• Social Security Access: Supports workers to identify and access available government welfare provision.
• Portability: Allows access to social security and welfare benefits for migrant workers moving from place to place.
• Centralised Database: Keeps a record of the workers for better implementation of welfare programmes.
• Scheme Information: Provides information about the Scheme available in the government through e-Shram One-Stop-Solution.
• Employment and Skill Services: Provides workers access to employment and skill services fused into the portal.

Government Schemes Available Through e-Shram

Those who are eligible for the e-shram scheme can have access to several other benefits provided by the government of India:

Some schemes available through the portal are:

• Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana.
• Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana.
• Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana.
• Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
• PM Street Vendor’s Atma Nirbhar Nidhi.
• One Nation One Ration Card.
• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin.
• National Social Assistance Programme.

These schemes are reached through the eShram One-Stop Solution (OSS), which the Ministry launched on 21 October 2024 to pull scheme data from several central ministries onto one platform. The current list also includes PM Awas Yojana (Urban), PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, the National Career Service, the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) and MY Bharat, and the ministry says more schemes will be added in phases. Note that e-Shram itself only connects you to these schemes. Each scheme is still run, and paid out, by the ministry or department that owns it.

e-Shram Card Helpline Number

Frequently asked questions

Official Links: e-Shram Card

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