PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) 2025 – Complete Guide with Compliance Checklist

The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) on 15 August 2025 with the goal of boosting employment and supporting both employees and employers. With a massive outlay of ₹99,446 crore, the scheme aims to generate nearly 3.5 crore jobs over the next two years and encourage formal job creation through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).

In this blog, we break down the scheme’s features, eligibility, benefits, process, and compliance requirements so that both employees and employers can take full advantage.

🎯 Objectives of PM-VBRY

  • Promote formal employment in India.

  • Support first-time employees entering the job market.

  • Incentivize employers to create and retain additional jobs.

  • Provide financial literacy and social security through EPF.

⚙️ How the Scheme Works

The scheme has two main parts:

Part A – Incentive for First-Time Employees

  • Eligible for workers who were never EPFO members before 1 August 2025.

  • Salary limit: up to ₹1,00,000/month.

  • Incentive: up to ₹15,000, paid in two instalments:

    • 1st instalment after 6 months of continuous service.

    • 2nd instalment after 12 months and completion of a financial literacy course.

Part B – Incentive for Employers

  • Available to EPFO-registered establishments that create additional jobs.

  • Minimum hiring requirements:

    • Firms with <50 employees → at least 2 new hires.

    • Firms with ≥50 employees → at least 5 new hires.

  • Incentive: up to ₹3,000 per month per employee, depending on the wage slab.

  • Special benefit: Manufacturing sector gets extended incentives beyond 2 years.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

💡 Key Benefits

  • For Employees: Monetary incentive up to ₹15,000, job security, social security through EPF, and financial literacy.

  • For Employers: Monthly subsidy per additional employee, reduced cost of hiring, and extended benefits for manufacturing units.

🛡 Compliance Checklist

To ensure smooth benefits, both employees and employers must follow strict compliance.

For Employees

  • Generate UAN (Universal Account Number) via EPFO/UMANG App.

  • Ensure Aadhaar-linked bank account for DBT payments.

  • Stay continuously employed for 6–12 months.

  • Complete the financial literacy course online/offline.

For Employers

  • Register once on the PMVBRY portal.

  • Ensure proper EPF contributions and ECR filings.

  • Maintain new hires for at least 6 months (Part B requirement).

  • Use PAN-linked account for incentive receipts.

📅 Timeline

  • Scheme Period: 1 August 2025 – 31 July 2027.

  • Budget Outlay: ₹99,446 crore.

  • Expected Impact: 1.92 crore first-time employees (Part A) + 2.59 crore new jobs via employers (Part B).

🧾 Final Thoughts

The PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) is a landmark initiative to formalize the Indian workforce and create millions of jobs. For employees, it is a chance to earn extra support while gaining EPFO benefits. For employers, it reduces the cost of hiring and retaining workers.

👉 The key to success under this scheme lies in compliance – timely EPF filings, Aadhaar & UAN linking, and maintaining workforce continuity. Employers and employees who follow these requirements can unlock significant financial and social security benefits. 

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