AI SummaryJharkhand Mukhyamantri Shramik Yojana is a state government scheme that gives guaranteed wage employment to unskilled workers living in urban areas of Jharkhand. It offers up to 100 days of paid work in a financial year on city development projects, so that urban labour families get a steady source of income.
New job card applications are still accepted on the scheme portal, and eligible workers can keep applying for work through this scheme in 2026. The Urban Development and Housing Department runs the scheme, mainly for labourers who returned to Jharkhand from other states and needed regular daily work.
Employment under this scheme is a legal entitlement. If a registered worker does not get work within the time fixed in the scheme rules, they are eligible for an unemployment allowance. Workers are paid minimum wages for the days they work, and the amount is credited directly to the bank account linked with the job card.
Work is offered in categories such as cleaning and sanitation of drains, roads, parks and markets, along with other unskilled tasks in city development works. This arrangement helps families manage daily expenses while the city becomes cleaner and better maintained.
About Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Shramik Yojana
| Scheme Name | Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Shramik Yojana |
| Level | State |
| Scheme for | Family |
| State | Jharkhand |
| Category | Skills & Employment |
| Target | Individual |
| Benefit Type | In Kind |
| DBT | No |
| Nodal Department | Urban Development and Housing Department |
| Guaranteed Work | Up to 100 days in a financial year |
| Work Allocation | Within 15 working days of demand |
| Official Website | msy.jharkhand.gov.in |
Eligibility
Eligibility rules for this scheme are simple and cover most unskilled urban workers in the state. The main conditions are listed below.
- Applicant should be an unskilled worker living in an urban area of Jharkhand.
- Applicant must have been staying in an urban body, whether in own house, rented place or slum, since before April 1, 2015.
- Applicant should have completed 18 years of age.
- The scheme also covers senior citizens above 65 years, women in special circumstances, and persons with disabilities.
Benefits
Main benefit of this scheme is guaranteed work for up to 100 days in each financial year. Wages are paid at minimum wage rates and credited directly to the bank account linked with the job card.
The job card remains valid for 3 years. Family members can be added or removed from the card whenever required, and the card can be downloaded from the portal anytime.
Once a worker demands work, authorities assign a task within 15 working days and share an SMS update. If work is not given on time, the worker can raise a complaint on the portal or at the local urban body office. Workers who do not get work within the fixed time can also claim unemployment allowance under the scheme rules.
Application Process
Applications can be made online or offline. The online process is explained step by step below.
STEP 1 - Visit the official portal at msy.jharkhand.gov.in and open the application section.
STEP 2 - Select 'Apply for Job Card' and fill in details such as Aadhaar number, mobile number and address.
STEP 3 - Add other adult family members if they also want to work under the same job card.
STEP 4 - Review the information, accept the terms and submit the form to receive an application number.
Demand work after receiving the job card:
STEP 1 - Log in to the portal and download the job card using the job card number and Aadhaar details.
STEP 2 - Click on 'Demand Work' and enter the number of days for which you need work.
STEP 3 - Keep following the updates sent to the registered mobile number until work is assigned.
Offline process:
STEP 1 - Visit the ward office or the NULM cell of the local urban body during office hours.
STEP 2 - Ask for the application form and fill in all fields carefully with the required details.
STEP 3 - Attach the documents and submit the form to the officer, then collect a stamped receipt.
STEP 4 - Keep the receipt safe because it carries the application date and registration number.
Documents
Keep these documents ready before applying so that the form can be completed without any delay.
- Aadhaar Card - identity proof used for registration and linking the bank account for wage payment.
- Voter ID - helps confirm local residence within the urban body.
- Driving License - another valid identity proof accepted during the application.
- Recent Electricity Bill - proof of current address in the city.
- Bank Passbook Copy - needed so that wages can be credited directly to the account.
- Residential Certificate - issued by a competent authority to confirm stay in the urban area since before April 1, 2015.
References
Official scheme details can be checked on the link below.
Official scheme details on Jharkhand MyGov
FAQ's
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Any unskilled worker living in an urban area of Jharkhand since before April 1, 2015, who is 18 years or older, can apply. Special provisions exist for senior citizens above 65 years, women in special circumstances, and persons with disabilities.
How many days of work are guaranteed?
This scheme offers up to 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in each financial year.
How long is a job card valid?
The job card stays valid for 3 years, and family members can be added or removed from it when needed.
How will wages be paid?
Wages are paid at minimum wage rates and credited directly to the bank account linked with the job card.
How do I know when work is assigned to me?
An SMS alert is sent to the registered mobile number, and the status can also be checked on the official portal.
What if I do not receive work within 15 days?
If work is not provided within 15 working days, a complaint can be lodged through the portal or at the local urban body office. The worker may also be eligible for unemployment allowance under the scheme rules.
Are there any application fees?
No, the full application process is free.
Can I apply if I am already employed?
No, this scheme is meant for unskilled workers who are not employed and need temporary work in urban areas.
Can family members apply individually?
Yes, any adult family member of 18 years or more can apply individually as well.
Where should I go to register?
You can apply online at msy.jharkhand.gov.in or visit the ward office or NULM cell of the local urban body for offline registration.
What should I do if I lose my job card?
Visit the local urban body office with identity proof and apply for a duplicate job card.