Steps
Only if
Are you already registered on e-Shram (do you have an e-Shram card or UAN)? No, I need to register · Is your mobile number linked to your Aadhaar? Yes, it is linked
1.
On the e-Shram website, open 'REGISTER on eShram'. Give the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar, enter the OTP, then give your Aadhaar number. Fill in your address, education, skills and bank account. For occupation, choose the one closest to the work you do now. If you are a platform worker, use 'Register on eShram' under 'Platform Worker' instead.
💻 e-Shram website
📎 Aadhaar number, Your mobile phone, Savings bank account details
💰 Fee: Free · Registration is completely free.
Not confirmed: The FAQ and portal say what is needed; we did not check the order of the screens in the form, which may differ.
Only if
Are you already registered on e-Shram (do you have an e-Shram card or UAN)? No, I need to register · Is your mobile number linked to your Aadhaar? No, or I am not sure
2.
Go to a nearby Common Service Centre (CSC) or State Seva Kendra with your Aadhaar number and mobile phone. They confirm your Aadhaar with your fingerprint (biometric) and register you. You hand in no documents there. Registration is free; do not pay anyone.
🏛️ Common Service Centre (CSC) / State Seva Kendra
📎 Aadhaar number, Your mobile phone, Savings bank account details
💰 Fee: Free · Workers need not pay any charge to anyone who registers them.
For everyone
3.
On e-Shram, open 'LOGIN' and sign in with your UAN and the OTP sent to your registered mobile. Choose 'Download UAN Card' to get your card. The card never expires and needs no renewal.
💻 e-Shram login
📎 Your e-Shram UAN (12 digits), Your mobile phone
Only if
Are you already registered on e-Shram (do you have an e-Shram card or UAN)? Yes, I am registered · Is your mobile number linked to your Aadhaar? Yes, it is linked
4.
If your mobile number, address, occupation, education, skills or bank account change, log in, edit your profile and save. For a new mobile number, use 'Update profile using Aadhaar'. Your photo comes from Aadhaar: change it in Aadhaar first, then redo the Aadhaar e-KYC on e-Shram. The portal advises keeping your profile and occupation up to date.
💻 e-Shram: update profile
📎 Aadhaar number, Your mobile phone
Only if
Are you already registered on e-Shram (do you have an e-Shram card or UAN)? Yes, I am registered · Is your mobile number linked to your Aadhaar? No, or I am not sure
5.
If you have no mobile linked to Aadhaar, go to a nearby CSC or State Seva Kendra to change your mobile number and other details.
🏛️ Common Service Centre (CSC) / State Seva Kendra
📎 Aadhaar number, Your e-Shram UAN (12 digits)
Not confirmed: The FAQ does not say whether a CSC charges for updating details (it says only registration is free). Ask there.
For everyone
6.
After logging in, see 'Find Eligible Schemes' and 'Enrol for Government Schemes'. Schemes are grouped under health, insurance, pension, housing, food security, employment, skilling and more. 'Apply' next to a scheme means you have not joined it; 'View' means you have, and shows its benefits. Each scheme is run by its own ministry or department; e-Shram only helps you join and track it.
💻 e-Shram login
📎 Your e-Shram UAN (12 digits), Your mobile phone
You cannot get this
The e-Shram portal rules and the Code on Social Security, 2020 (section 113) say nothing about Indian citizens living abroad. e-Shram is a register of unorganised-sector workers in India. Before registering, call the e-Shram helpdesk on 14434 (free, Telugu available) and ask whether you can register.
Not confirmed: We found no official rule on whether Indian citizens living abroad can register; only the e-Shram helpdesk can tell you.
You cannot get this
The e-Shram portal rules and the Code on Social Security, 2020 do not mention OCI cardholders. Under the Ministry of Home Affairs notification S.O. 1050(E) of 4 March 2021, an OCI cardholder is a foreign national, not an Indian citizen, and in fields the notification does not name has the same rights as a foreigner. Before registering, call the e-Shram helpdesk on 14434 (free, Telugu available) and ask whether you can register.
Not confirmed: We found no official rule on whether OCI cardholders can register; only the e-Shram helpdesk can tell you.
You cannot get this
The e-Shram portal rules and the Code on Social Security, 2020 do not mention foreign nationals. Before registering, call the e-Shram helpdesk on 14434 (free, Telugu available) and ask whether you can register.
Not confirmed: We found no official rule on whether foreign nationals can register; only the e-Shram helpdesk can tell you.
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You must be 16 or older to register on e-Shram.
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e-Shram is for unorganised workers. Members of EPFO or ESIC, people in the government-funded NPS, and government employees cannot register on it.