Last Updated: 11 November 2026
Latest Update — 11 November 2026: In Rajasthan, employment work (Rajasthan Employment) now starts at the Employment Exchange — Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojana (unemployment allowance), the BOCW Labour Card for construction workers, and the e-Shram Card all begin with registration through the Employment Exchange or SSO. This guide explains the full process for Employment Exchange registration, the Yuva Sambal allowance, the Labour Card and e-Shram. One thing to be clear about upfront — different websites give different figures for the Yuva Sambal allowance amount and different dates for the application window, so this guide presents both versions honestly and asks readers to confirm the real figures on the portal.
In any village or town of Rajasthan, a young person who has finished studying and is looking for a job, or a construction worker who needs government help, starts from the same place: the Employment Exchange. But many people still do not know how to register at the Employment Exchange, who gets the Yuva Sambal allowance, how a Labour Card is made, or what the e-Shram Card is for. Many people sit waiting, thinking the allowance will reach their bank account on its own — and when the money does not come, they think their form was wrong.
In this guide, you will learn what the Rajasthan Employment Exchange is, how to register on the EEMS 2.0 portal, who gets the Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojana allowance and how much it is, how to get a BOCW Labour Card, what the e-Shram Card is, how to check the status, and how to stay safe from fraud. You will also learn why the information about the allowance amount and dates differs, so that you do not build false hopes.
Rajasthan Employment 2026 — Key Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Service name | Employment Exchange Registration, Yuva Sambal Yojana, BOCW Labour Card, e-Shram Card |
| Who can apply | Residents of Rajasthan — young job seekers, graduates, construction workers, unorganised workers |
| Employment Exchange portal | employment.livelihoods.rajasthan.gov.in (EEMS 2.0) |
| Labour Department portal | labour.rajasthan.gov.in; BOCW Board — bocw.labour.rajasthan.gov.in |
| e-Shram portal | eshram.gov.in (national portal) |
| How to apply | Online — Rajasthan SSO portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in), or at the nearest eMitra kiosk |
| Employment Exchange registration fee | Free (no charge) |
| BOCW Labour Card contribution | ₹25 per year |
| e-Shram registration | Free |
| eMitra fee | ₹50 per service + ₹20 for print (kiosk service charge may apply separately) |
| eMitra helpline | 1800-180-6127 |
What is the Employment Exchange, and why is registration needed?
The Employment Exchange is the employment office run under the Rajasthan Department of Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship. Job seekers register their names here — this is called Employment Exchange Registration. After registration, you get information about job fairs, vacancy notices and government employment schemes.
This registration is not just a form — it is the first and compulsory condition for the Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojana (unemployment allowance). Without Employment Exchange registration, a Yuva Sambal allowance application cannot even be made. So if you are a graduate and want the allowance, first register your name at the Employment Exchange.
Registration is free — there is no charge for it. Registration is done online on the EEMS 2.0 portal (employment.livelihoods.rajasthan.gov.in), or by opening the Employment service from the SSO portal. The old portal employment.rajasthan.gov.in also exists, but new work happens on EEMS 2.0.
How to register at the Rajasthan Employment Exchange?
Registering online at the Employment Exchange is simple. Read the steps below carefully.
Step 1 — Login with your SSO ID
First, go to sso.rajasthan.gov.in. If you already have an SSO ID, login with it. If you do not have one, first register as a Citizen and create an SSO ID. Without an SSO ID, the Employment online services are not available, so this is the first and most important step.
Step 2 — Open the Employment service
After login, you will see the Employment or EEMS tile (icon) on the SSO dashboard. Click on it — the Employment Exchange portal will open with your SSO login. You can also go directly to employment.livelihoods.rajasthan.gov.in and login there.
Step 3 — Register as a Job Seeker
On the portal, choose “Job Seeker Registration”. Fill in your details in the form — name, date of birth, address, mobile number, education details and job preferences. Keep your education certificates and identity details ready.
Step 4 — Submit the form and save the Registration Number
After submitting the form, you will get an Employment Exchange Registration Number. Keep it safe — this number will be needed for the Yuva Sambal allowance application and for job fairs. After registration, your name is entered in the employment office list.
Step 5 — Keep your registration updated
Do not forget your registration after doing it once — if your education, address or mobile number changes, update the information on the portal. Job fair and vacancy information comes to your registered mobile number and email, so keep that information correct.
Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojana — who gets the unemployment allowance?
Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojana is the Rajasthan government’s unemployment allowance scheme, run by the Department of Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship (Employment Wing). The scheme was relaunched in 2019 in a new form from the earlier Berojgari Bhatta, and has been running in its current form since 2022. Under this scheme, unemployed graduate youth get a monthly allowance, so that they can meet their needs while preparing for a job.
Eligibility for Yuva Sambal — who can apply?
To apply for the Yuva Sambal allowance, a person must meet these conditions:
- Resident of Rajasthan: The applicant must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan.
- Graduate: The applicant must hold a graduation degree.
- Age 21 to 35 years: At the time of application, the age must be between 21 and 35 years.
- Family income below ₹2 lakh: The family’s annual income must be below ₹2 lakh.
- Employment Exchange registration: Registration at the Employment Exchange is compulsory — without it, the application cannot be made.
- Unemployed: The applicant must not have a government job, business or self-employment.
How much is the allowance? — why the information differs
This is the most important part of this guide, so read it carefully. Different websites give different figures for the Yuva Sambal allowance amount. As per the 2021 guidelines, the allowance is ₹4,000 per month for men and ₹4,500 per month for women, transgender and differently-abled candidates, and it is paid for up to 2 years or until employment is found. But several other websites report ₹4,500 per month for everyone.
We are not stating one figure as final in this guide, because the real and latest figure can only be known from the official portal or the employment office. Before applying, confirm the latest amount on employment.livelihoods.rajasthan.gov.in or at your district employment office. If any agent or website promises you a fixed amount and asks for money, that person is a fraud.
Internship and training are compulsory
The Yuva Sambal allowance is not only money — internship and skill training are also compulsory with it. A young person receiving the allowance must complete the fixed internship. If the internship is skipped, the allowance can stop. So before applying, understand that training must also be done along with the allowance.
When to apply? — the dates also differ
There are also two versions about the application window. As per the 2021 rules, applications were made once a year, between 1 April and 30 June, and selection happened on 1 July. But some other sources say applications stay open through the year. No application window for 2026-27 has been confirmed as of 1 November 2026. So before applying, confirm on the portal whether applications are open right now — no date is stated as final in this guide.
How to apply for Yuva Sambal?
First, register at the Employment Exchange (see the steps above). Then go to employment.livelihoods.rajasthan.gov.in (EEMS 2.0) and apply for Yuva Sambal Yojana, or open the Employment service from the SSO portal and apply. Fill in your education, income and registration details in the form and upload the documents asked for. After approval, the allowance comes directly to the bank account through DBT. The correct and final list of documents appears only on the application form after login — it is not published publicly, so no document list is given in this guide.
BOCW Labour Card — how to get a construction worker card?
Construction workers in Rajasthan have a separate card — the BOCW Labour Card. This card is issued by the Rajasthan Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (BOCW Welfare Board). The Board is reported to have 30 lakh+ registered construction workers, and cardholders get 15+ types of benefits — such as assistance for a daughter’s marriage, children’s scholarships, assistance on death, maternity assistance, housing loan subsidy and pension after retirement.
One thing must be made clear here — the amounts of these benefits change from time to time, and different websites show different amounts. So no benefit amount is given in this guide. For the latest amounts, check bocw.labour.rajasthan.gov.in or ask at your district labour department office.
Eligibility for the BOCW Labour Card
To apply for a Labour Card, a person must meet these conditions:
- Age 18 to 60 years: At the time of application, the age must be between 18 and 60 years.
- Construction worker: The applicant must work in construction in Rajasthan.
- 90 days of work: At least 90 days of construction work in the preceding 12 months.
- Contribution ₹25 per year: A contribution of ₹25 must be paid every year.
How to apply for a Labour Card?
Apply for a Labour Card on bocw.labour.rajasthan.gov.in, or get it applied for at the nearest eMitra kiosk. Keep your Jan Aadhaar and proof of 90 days of work ready for the application. After paying the ₹25 contribution, the BOCW card is issued. After getting the card, separate applications must be made for each benefit — having the card alone is not a guarantee of benefits; a separate form must be filled for every benefit.
What is the Nirman Shramik Jeevan va Bhavishya Suraksha Yojana?
This scheme has been running since 2016 and gives insurance and pension help to registered BOCW workers. Under it, the PMSBY (Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana) premium is paid fully, the PMJJBY (Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana) premium is paid half, and the APY (Atal Pension Yojana) contribution is paid half by the government. Applications are made through the SSO portal via the Labour Department Management System (LDMS) to the BOCW Welfare Board. Premium amounts can change from time to time, so check the latest information on the portal before applying.
e-Shram Card — for unorganised workers
The e-Shram Card is the central government’s national card for workers in the unorganised sector — such as domestic workers, street vendors, farm labourers, construction workers and people in 400+ types of work. This card is valid across India. Registration on e-Shram is free and is done online at eshram.gov.in. Having an e-Shram card puts a worker on the list for government schemes and makes it easier to get scheme benefits in the future. If you do unorganised work and have no card, do get an e-Shram card made — it is different from the BOCW Labour Card; both have different purposes.
How to apply at an eMitra kiosk?
If you do not have a smartphone, computer or internet connection, or if filling the online form is difficult, visit the nearest eMitra kiosk. The operator at the kiosk will fill the online application for you. You only need to carry your documents and information. Apart from the eMitra fee (₹50 + ₹20 for print), the kiosk may charge its own service fee — ask the charge before paying, and always take a receipt. Even when you apply from a kiosk, you will get a receipt with the Transaction ID, with which you can check the status later.
What is the fee for Rajasthan employment services?
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Employment Exchange registration | Free (no charge) |
| Yuva Sambal Yojana application | Free (no charge on online application) |
| BOCW Labour Card contribution | ₹25 per year |
| e-Shram Card registration | Free |
| eMitra service charge (per service) | ₹50 |
| Print charge | ₹20 |
| Kiosk service charge | Varies by kiosk — ask before paying |
The Yuva Sambal allowance amount is not given in this table, because the information about it differs — check the latest amount on the portal, as explained above.
How to check the application status?
Check the status of Employment Exchange registration and the Yuva Sambal application on employment.livelihoods.rajasthan.gov.in (EEMS 2.0) with your SSO login — the status of your applications will appear on the dashboard. Check the BOCW Labour Card status on bocw.labour.rajasthan.gov.in. The e-Shram card status can be checked on eshram.gov.in with the UAN number. If the status has not changed for a long time, check your registered mobile number and email — the department sometimes asks for extra information, and if that message is missed, the work stops. If the work still does not move, visit your district employment office or labour department office, or contact the eMitra helpline 1800-180-6127.
Beware of fraud
Whenever a government service goes online, fraudsters become active. Fake websites and agents also appear in the name of jobs and allowances. Always remember these points:
- Use only the official portals: sso.rajasthan.gov.in, employment.livelihoods.rajasthan.gov.in, labour.rajasthan.gov.in, bocw.labour.rajasthan.gov.in and eshram.gov.in — do not fill a form or pay money on any other website.
- No agent should charge extra: Employment Exchange registration is free and the Yuva Sambal application is also free. If anyone asks for thousands of rupees to get you a job or an allowance, that person is a fraud — refuse and complain at the nearest employment office.
- Do not pay money for a job: No government job is given for money. A person who promises a job and asks for money is a fraudster.
- Never share an OTP: No government officer asks for an OTP, bank account password or PIN on the phone. Anyone who does is a fraudster.
- Do not click WhatsApp links: Do not apply for an allowance or a job through links received on WhatsApp or SMS — always type the portal address yourself and open it.
Frequently Asked Questions — Rajasthan Employment 2026
How do I register at the Employment Exchange?
Login at sso.rajasthan.gov.in and open the Employment service, or go directly to employment.livelihoods.rajasthan.gov.in (EEMS 2.0) and register as a Job Seeker. Registration is free.
Who gets the Yuva Sambal allowance?
Graduate youth of Rajasthan, aged 21–35 years, with family income below ₹2 lakh, registered at the Employment Exchange and unemployed, can apply for the Yuva Sambal allowance. Internship and training are compulsory.
How much is the Yuva Sambal allowance?
As per the 2021 guidelines, ₹4,000 per month for men and ₹4,500 per month for women, transgender and differently-abled candidates, for up to 2 years. But several sources report ₹4,500 for everyone. Confirm the latest amount on the official portal before applying.
When should I apply for Yuva Sambal?
As per the 2021 rules, applications were made once a year between 1 April and 30 June, but some sources say applications stay open through the year. No window for 2026-27 has been confirmed as of 1 November 2026 — confirm on the portal before applying.
How do I get a BOCW Labour Card?
Construction workers aged 18–60 years who have done at least 90 days of construction work in the preceding 12 months can apply on bocw.labour.rajasthan.gov.in or at an eMitra kiosk with Jan Aadhaar and work proof. The contribution is ₹25 per year.
What is the e-Shram Card and who gets it?
The e-Shram Card is the national card for unorganised-sector workers — workers in 400+ types of work can register free at eshram.gov.in. It is valid across India.
How do I check the status of my allowance or registration?
On employment.livelihoods.rajasthan.gov.in, check the status on the dashboard with your SSO login. Check the BOCW card status on bocw.labour.rajasthan.gov.in and the e-Shram status on eshram.gov.in with your UAN number.
Does Employment Exchange registration get me a job?
No. Registration gives you information about job fairs and vacancies, but a job comes only through an exam or selection process. No person can get you a job for money — anyone who says so is a fraudster.
Important links
| Work | Link |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan SSO portal (login) | sso.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Employment Exchange portal (EEMS 2.0) | employment.livelihoods.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Labour Department, Rajasthan | labour.rajasthan.gov.in |
| BOCW Welfare Board (Labour Card) | bocw.labour.rajasthan.gov.in |
| e-Shram portal (national) | eshram.gov.in |
| eMitra helpline | 1800-180-6127 |
| Rajasthan eMitra services — our hub page | Rajasthan eMitra Services |
| Jan Aadhaar card — full information | Rajasthan Jan Aadhaar Yojana 2026 |
| Rajasthan Certificate — Income, Caste, Birth, Domicile | Rajasthan Certificate 2026 |
The road to employment in Rajasthan starts at the Employment Exchange — first register, then apply for the Yuva Sambal allowance or job fairs. Construction workers should get a BOCW Labour Card made, and unorganised workers should get an e-Shram Card. Just remember one thing — registration is free, and anyone who asks for money in the name of a job or an allowance is a fraudster. And always confirm the allowance amount and dates on the official portal; do not trust any other website’s word for it.
This article is prepared by a private information portal, not a government website. For the final and official information about employment and labour services, check employment.livelihoods.rajasthan.gov.in, labour.rajasthan.gov.in or eshram.gov.in, or contact your nearest employment office / eMitra kiosk.
Last Updated: 11 November 2026
