E-Shram Card 2026 – Register Online, Eligibility & Benefits

📋 Overview

E-Shram Card is a government initiative to create a national database of unorganised sector workers in India. Workers who register get a Universal Account Number (UAN) and an E-Shram Card. The card comes with accidental death and disability insurance cover of ₹2 lakh under PM Suraksha Bima Yojana. The E-Shram database helps the government deliver welfare benefits directly to workers. As of 2026, over 30 crore workers have registered on the E-Shram portal.

✅ Key Benefits

• Free accidental insurance cover of ₹2 lakh under PM Suraksha Bima Yojana
• ₹1 lakh for partial disability due to accident
• Universal Account Number (UAN) for lifetime identity as unorganised worker
• Direct access to welfare schemes and future government benefits
• Priority access to social security schemes and food subsidies
• Portability of benefits even when migrating to another state

👤 Eligibility Criteria

Any unorganised worker between 16 and 59 years of age can register. This includes construction workers, domestic workers, street vendors, agricultural labourers, fishermen, ASHA workers, mid-day meal workers, auto drivers, security guards, and other informal workers. The worker must not be a member of EPFO or ESIC. Income tax payers are also not eligible. Aadhaar must be linked to an active mobile number.

📄 Required Documents

• Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
• Mobile number linked to Aadhaar for OTP verification
• Bank account details (optional but recommended)
• Occupation details (type of work)

🚀 How to Apply

1. Visit the official E-Shram portal at eshram.gov.in
2. Click on 'Register on E-Shram' button
3. Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
4. Enter your Aadhaar number and complete verification
5. Fill in personal details, occupation, address and bank information
6. Submit the form and download your E-Shram Card (UAN Card)
7. You can also register at the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) if you need help

❓ Frequently Asked Questions