10 steps to self-register
Educational walkthrough only. This guide never collects your details — follow these steps on the official portal or at a Common Service Centre.
- 1
Check eligibility
Age 16–59, unorganised sector, not EPFO/ESIC member, not an income-tax payer.
- 2
Keep documents ready
Aadhaar, Aadhaar-linked mobile number and bank account details.
- 3
Open the official site
Type eshram.gov.in yourself. Do not use links from unknown messages.
- 4
Choose self-registration
Select the register option on the official portal.
- 5
Enter mobile number
Answer the EPFO/ESIC question and verify with the OTP — enter it only on the official site.
- 6
Verify Aadhaar
Complete Aadhaar authentication and give consent on the portal.
- 7
Confirm personal details
Check name, address and fill contact information.
- 8
Add occupation & skills
Select your main occupation and work type.
- 9
Add bank details
Enter your own bank account for scheme benefits.
- 10
Download your card
Review, submit and download the eShram card with your 12-digit UAN.
