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State Government Scheme

Unemployment Assistance Scheme - Tamil Nadu

In 2006, Tamil Nadu Government started Unemployment Assistance Scheme for the welfare of unemployed youth of the state.

Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Tamil Nadu
Category
Skills & Employment
How to Apply
Offline / Online

About the Unemployment Assistance Scheme - Tamil Nadu Scheme

The Unemployment Assistance was launched with a view to help the youth who have registered with the District Employment and Career Guidance Centre and waiting in the live register for five years or more to secure an employment.

Unemployment Assistance is also provided to Differently-Abled job seekers. The criteria with regard to the Differently-Abled person to get this assistance is that they should have been on the live register for one year. However, there is no restriction on parental income and age.

Benefits

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Candidate TypeQualificationAmount of Assistance (Per Month)General CandidateSSLC/10th Failed (Secondary School Leaving Certificate).Rs. 200/-General CandidateSSLC/10th Passed (Secondary School Leaving Certificate).Rs. 300/-General CandidateHSC /12th(Higher Secondary Certificate).Rs. 400/-General CandidateGraduationRs. 600/-Differently Abled CandidatesIlliterate to SSLC/10th (Secondary School Leaving Certificate).Rs. 600/-Differently Abled CandidatesHSC/12th (Higher Secondary certificate).Rs. 750/-Differently Abled CandidatesGraduationRs. 1,000/-<br>

Eligibility Criteria

  • General Candidate
  • Resident of Tamil Nadu.
  • Family Annual Income should not be more than Rs. 72,000/- per annum.
  • Maximum Age Limit :-
  • 40 Years for General Candidate.
  • 45 Years for Schedule Caste/Tribe Candidate.
  • Should be registered in Employment Exchange for 5 years or more.
  • Should not be a regular student of any school or college.
  • Should not be in any type of employment.
  • Differently Abled Candidates
  • Resident of Tamil Nadu.
  • Should have Physical Disability.
  • Should be registered in Employment Exchange for 1 year or more.
  • No Maximum Age or Income Limit.
  • Should not be in any type of employment.
  • Should not be a regular student of any school or college.

How to Apply for Unemployment Assistance Scheme - Tamil Nadu

Application mode: Offline / Online

Step-1: The Applicant can obtain the Application Form from the Employment Exchange Center of his district. or can download the from here.

Step-2: Fill out the application in prescribe manner.

Step-3: Attach required documents

Step-4: The Applicant have to submit the Application Form and the attached documents to the Employment Exchange Center of his district.

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Step-1: Applicant have to visit the official website

Step-2: Click on login and select Government/Public Sector or Private Sector.

Step-3: Select registration/create new account option.

Step-4: Fill out the required details.

Step-5: Attach required documents.

Step-6: Submit.

Exclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Unemployment Assistance Scheme - Tamil Nadu scheme?

The Unemployment Assistance was launched with a view to help the youth who have registered with the District Employment and Career Guidance Centre and waiting in the live register for five years or more to secure an employment. Unemployment Assistance is also provided to Differe…

Who is eligible for Unemployment Assistance Scheme - Tamil Nadu?

General Candidate Resident of Tamil Nadu. Family Annual Income should not be more than Rs. 72,000/- per annum. Maximum Age Limit :- 40 Years for General Candidate. 45 Years for Schedule Caste/Tribe Candidate. Should be registered in Employment Exchange for 5 years or more. Should not be a regular s…

What benefits does Unemployment Assistance Scheme - Tamil Nadu provide?

<br Candidate TypeQualificationAmount of Assistance (Per Month)General CandidateSSLC/10th Failed (Secondary School Leaving Certificate).Rs. 200/-General CandidateSSLC/10th Passed (Secondary School Leaving Certificate).Rs. 300/-General CandidateHSC /12th(Higher Secondary Certificate).Rs. 400/-Genera…

How can I apply for Unemployment Assistance Scheme - Tamil Nadu?

Step-1: The Applicant can obtain the Application Form from the Employment Exchange Center of his district. or can download the from here. Step-2: Fill out the application in prescribe manner. Step-3: Attach required documents Step-4: The Applicant have to submit the Application Form and the attache…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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