Bhagat Singh Yuva Rozgar Yojana (an extension of the earlier Ghar Ghar Rozgar Yojana) is Punjab’s monthly financial support scheme for educated youth who are still job-hunting. It provides a temporary allowance while graduates and postgraduates look for employment or upskill themselves, and works alongside Punjab’s other employment initiatives like the Rozgar Mela job fairs and various skill-development tie-ups. The scheme was renamed under the current government as a tribute to Bhagat Singh’s birth centenary, with the goal of easing the gap between finishing education and landing a job.
Key Details at a Glance
- Scheme name: Bhagat Singh Yuva Rozgar Yojana Punjab
- Launched by: Government of Punjab
- Launch year: 2022
- Category: Employment
- Official portal: edistrict.punjabgovt.gov.in
- Last verified: May 15, 2026
What Benefit Do You Get?
- Graduates (BA/BSc/BCom, etc.): ₹2,500 per month
- Postgraduates (MA/MSc/MCom/MBA, etc.): ₹3,000 per month
- Duration: Up to 3 years, or until you find employment
- Payment mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to your bank account
Who’s Eligible?
- Punjab resident/domicile holder
- Aged 18 to 35 years
- Holds a graduation or postgraduation degree
- Registered as unemployed with the Punjab Employment Exchange
- Not currently employed or drawing any other government salary/allowance
- Falls within the scheme’s family income limit (worth checking the latest update on this)
Documents You’ll Need
- Aadhaar Card
- Degree certificate (graduation/postgraduation)
- Employment Exchange registration certificate
- Punjab domicile certificate
- Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
- Family income certificate
- Passport-size photograph
How to Apply
- Log in to edistrict.punjabgovt.gov.in
- Register as unemployed with the Employment Exchange, either through pgrkam.com or your nearest Employment Exchange office
- Fill out the Bhagat Singh Yuva Rozgar Yojana application form
- Upload your degree certificate, domicile certificate, and bank passbook
- Submit — your application then goes to the District Employment Officer for verification
- Once approved, ₹2,500 or ₹3,000 per month is credited directly to your bank account via DBT
Important: Applying is completely free through the official portal. Anyone asking for money to “guarantee approval” is running a scam.
FAQs
1. How much money do I actually get under this scheme?
Graduates receive ₹2,500 per month, and postgraduates get ₹3,000 per month, credited directly to your bank account for up to 3 years.
2. Who is eligible for this allowance?
Punjab residents aged 18–35 with a graduation or postgraduation degree, registered as unemployed with the Employment Exchange, and not currently employed or drawing any other government benefit.
3. How do I register with the Punjab Employment Exchange?
You can register either online through pgrkam.com or in person at your nearest Employment Exchange office — this registration is a mandatory prerequisite before applying for the allowance.
4. What’s the difference between this scheme and Ghar Ghar Rozgar Yojana?
Bhagat Singh Yuva Rozgar Yojana is essentially an extension and rebranding of the Ghar Ghar Rozgar Yojana, renamed under the current government to mark Bhagat Singh’s centenary, while continuing the same core goal of supporting job-seeking youth.
5. Is there an application fee?
No — applying through the official portal (edistrict.punjabgovt.gov.in) is free. Don’t pay anyone claiming they can speed up or guarantee your approval.
6. How long does the allowance last?
Up to 3 years, or until you secure employment, whichever comes first.
7. Where can I apply?
Through the official Punjab e-District portal at edistrict.punjabgovt.gov.in.
