PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: A Big Boost for Youth Jobs in India
August 15, 2025
Good news for India’s young job seekers! Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) on Independence Day 2025, aiming to create millions of new job opportunities and make the dream of a developed India a reality.
What is PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana?
The PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana is a government job scheme designed mainly for the youth entering the private sector for the first time. If you get your first private sector job between August 1, 2025, and July 31, 2027, the government will give you ₹15,000 as a direct benefit to support your new career. The scheme also rewards companies in India that hire and retain new staff for at least six months, encouraging businesses to offer more jobs.
With a massive budget of ₹1,00,000 crore (one lakh crore rupees), the government targets about 3.5 crore new jobs in the next two years, mainly in manufacturing, services, technology, and small businesses (MSMEs).
Who Can Get the Benefits?
Here’s what you need to qualify for the scheme:
- You are joining the private sector for the first time.
- Your monthly salary is ₹1 lakh or less.
- The company hiring you is registered with EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation).
- You stay in the same job for at least six months.
The ₹15,000 benefit will be split: the first part after completing six months, and the second after a year. This money will be sent directly to your bank account, making your start in the working world a little bit easier.
How Does It Help Employers?
Not just job seekers, but companies also get incentives! Businesses hiring new employees—especially if they increase their staff levels—will get up to ₹3,000 per employee per month as encouragement to create and keep jobs. For the manufacturing sector, benefits last up to four years. Companies must be registered with the EPFO and should file regular official returns to qualify.
Key Goals and Impact
- Directly benefits first-time employees with ₹15,000
- Companies get support to offer stable jobs
- Goal is to create over 3.5 crore new jobs
- Benefits cover sectors like IT, manufacturing, services, and startups
- Scheme aims to build a stronger workforce and boost the nation’s development by 2047
How to Apply and Get the Benefit
- Get your first private sector job in an EPFO-registered company
- Ensure your employer registers your employment officially
- Stay with the same employer for six months to receive the first half of the benefit
- Receive the remaining amount after 12 months
- Application and verification will be done through the EPFO and company HR
Final Thoughts
The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana is one of the biggest efforts yet to help India’s youth find real, meaningful work and to encourage companies to create jobs on a large scale. If you are stepping into your first job or running a business, this scheme could help you grow along with the country.
Keep an eye on the official EPFO website and news updates to get detailed instructions and apply for the scheme if you’re eligible!
Want to know more about new job updates or how to claim your benefit? Keep following the latest news and visit your company’s HR office or the EPFO portal for more help!
