Haryana Saksham Yuva Yojana 2026: ₹3,500 Allowance + ₹6,000 Honorarium, Eligibility & Apply

What is the Saksham Yuva Yojana?

The Saksham Yuva Yojana — officially the Educated Youth Allowance and Honorarium Scheme-2016 — run by the Directorate of Employment (Department of Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship), Government of Haryana, gives educated unemployed youth a monthly allowance of ₹1,200 to ₹3,500 and an honorarium of up to ₹6,000 for 100 hours of honorary work. It is for 10+2 pass, graduate and postgraduate youth who are registered with the Employment Exchange and have not yet found a job. The allowance is paid directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.

The scheme was launched on 1 November 2016 on the occasion of Haryana Swarn Jayanti. Its aim is not only to give money — it also gives young people 100 hours of honorary work in government departments so they gain work experience and skills while preparing for a permanent job. In financial year 2024-25, a budget of ₹400 crore was allocated for the scheme, of which ₹318.51 crore was spent (Subject Committee report of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, March 2026).

Scheme at a glance

Detail	Information
Scheme name	Saksham Yuva Yojana (Educated Youth Allowance and Honorarium Scheme-2016)
State	Haryana
Department	Directorate of Employment, Department of Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Government of Haryana
Launched	1 November 2016 (Haryana Swarn Jayanti)
Benefit	Monthly allowance ₹1,200–₹3,500 + honorarium up to ₹6,000 for 100 hours of work
Beneficiaries	10+2 pass, graduate and postgraduate educated unemployed youth (registered with the Employment Exchange)
Income limit	Total annual family income up to ₹3,00,000
Age limit	10+2 pass: 18–35 years; Graduate / Postgraduate: 21–35 years
Benefit duration	Maximum 3 years (36 months) or till 35 years of age, whichever is earlier
How to apply	Online — first register with the Employment Exchange at hrex.gov.in, then register for Saksham Yuva at hreyahs.gov.in
Fee	Government fee ₹0 (the amount shown on the portal is final)
How the money comes	Directly into the bank account (DBT)
Status-check portal	hreyahs.gov.in (Application Details)

How much allowance and honorarium do you get?

The allowance depends on educational qualification. The honorarium is separate — it is paid for 100 hours of honorary work:

Qualification	Monthly allowance	Honorarium (100 hours of work)	Both together (maximum)
10+2 pass	₹1,200	Up to ₹6,000	₹7,200
Graduate	₹2,000	Up to ₹6,000	₹8,000
Postgraduate	₹3,500	Up to ₹6,000	₹9,500

Note — every eligible youth gets the allowance, but the honorarium is paid only when honorary work is assigned and the 100 hours are completed. The honorarium is not automatic. It is paid for a maximum of 3 years (36 months) or till 35 years of age, whichever is earlier.

A cautionary note on old rates: Many older articles on the internet show the scheme’s rates as ₹900 (10+2), ₹1,500 (graduate) and ₹3,000 (postgraduate). These were the scheme’s original 2016 rates — they no longer apply. The current rates are ₹1,200 / ₹2,000 / ₹3,500, confirmed by the Haryana Vidhan Sabha Subject Committee report (March 2026). Similarly, the figure of ₹9,000 seen in some advertisements is the OLD postgraduate total (₹3,000 + ₹6,000); at current rates the postgraduate maximum total is ₹9,500 (₹3,500 + ₹6,000).

Saksham Yuva vs the general Unemployment Allowance — understand the difference

Haryana’s Employment Department runs two different schemes, and this causes the most confusion. Their comparison is given below — read it carefully, because the two schemes cannot be taken together:

Point	Saksham Yuva Yojana (this article)	General Unemployment Allowance Scheme
Official name	Educated Youth Allowance and Honorarium Scheme-2016	Unemployment Allowance Scheme for Educated Unemployed Youth
Monthly allowance	10+2 ₹1,200; Graduate ₹2,000; Postgraduate ₹3,500	10+2 / Diploma ₹1,200; Graduate ₹2,000 (no postgraduate rate)
Honorarium	Up to ₹6,000 (for 100 hours of work)	No honorarium
Where to apply	After registering at hrex.gov.in, apply at hreyahs.gov.in	Directly at hrex.gov.in
Application window	Registration open through the year	Only 1 to 30 November every year (for FY 2026-27, last date 30 November 2026)
Both together?	No — a youth registered under Saksham Yuva is not eligible for the general Unemployment Allowance, and vice versa. Only one of the two schemes can be taken.

Our website already has a separate guide for the general Unemployment Allowance scheme — if you only want the allowance and do not want honorary work, that scheme may suit you. But if you want the allowance along with honorary work and experience, Saksham Yuva is the right choice.

New announcement for CET-qualified youth — from 1 November 2026

On 30 July 2026, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that CET (Common Eligibility Test) qualified unemployed youth who did not get a government job even two years after clearing the test will be given an honorarium under the Saksham Yuva Yojana from 1 November 2026 (Haryana Day). A state survey has identified 5,40,428 such CET-qualified youth. They will be given 100 hours of work every month, so that while waiting for appointment they get both income and work experience in government offices.

Important: The exact monthly amount and detailed rules for this CET-linked honorarium have not been released yet — the government has made the announcement, but the amount and rulebook are awaited. That is why no CET amount is stated in this article. This article will be updated as soon as the amount and rules are released. You can also read our separate news report on this subject.

Who can apply — eligibility conditions

All of the following conditions must be met to apply for the Saksham Yuva Yojana:

Condition	Detail
Domicile	Must be a permanent resident (domicile) of Haryana
Employment Exchange registration	Must be registered on the live register of an Employment Exchange in Haryana — registration is done online at hrex.gov.in
Age	10+2 pass: 18–35 years; Graduate / Postgraduate: 21–35 years
Education	10+2 (regular) — from a BSEH (Bhiwani), CBSE (Delhi) or ICSE (Delhi) school located in Haryana or UT Chandigarh; Graduate / Postgraduate (regular) — from a recognised university in Haryana, UT Chandigarh, NCT Delhi or Punjabi University Patiala
Income limit	Total annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹3,00,000
Employment status	Must be unemployed at the time of application — no government / private job, no self-employment; and must not be a regular student of any college / university / school

Note: 10th pass (Matric) youth are NOT eligible for this scheme — the minimum qualification is 10+2 pass. Some sources also mention a “no government job in the family” condition, but it is not confirmed in the official scheme description — please confirm it on the portal before applying.

Who is not eligible

• Anyone already registered under the general Unemployment Allowance scheme — the two schemes cannot be taken together.
• Anyone who is a regular student (studying in a college / university / school).
• Anyone who is employed or self-employed.
• Anyone whose family annual income is more than ₹3 lakh.
• Anyone who is not a permanent resident of Haryana, or is outside the age limit.
• Anyone whose education is not in regular mode (youth who passed through correspondence / distance education are treated as ineligible — the condition shown on the portal will be final).

Documents required

Keep these documents ready before applying. Scanned copies of originals must be clear and readable:

Document	For / note
Aadhaar card	Identity and DBT; must be linked to the bank account
Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID / PPP)	For verification of income and family details
Haryana permanent residence certificate (Domicile)	To prove Haryana residence
Educational certificates (10+2 / Graduation / Post-Graduation marksheets and degree)	To prove qualification; name and details must match the Aadhaar card
Income certificate	Proof that total annual family income is up to ₹3 lakh
Employment Identity Card	Issued after Employment Exchange registration at hrex.gov.in
PAN card	As identity proof
Photocopy of bank savings account passbook	Account number and IFSC, for DBT payment of allowance / honorarium
Passport-size photo	To paste on the application form
Self-declaration form	Declaration of unemployment and eligibility
Mobile number + email ID	For portal registration and OTP

Note: The final list of documents will be the one asked for on the portal’s live form at the time of application.

How to apply online — step by step

Applying for the Saksham Yuva Yojana happens in two stages — first registration with the Employment Exchange, then registration on the Saksham Yuva portal. Both stages are online:

1. Stage 1 — Register with the Employment Exchange (hrex.gov.in): Go to hrex.gov.in and choose “Job Seeker Registration” / “New Registration” and fill in your details — name, address, education, Aadhaar number, Parivar Pehchan Patra and bank details. Once the registration is approved, you will get an Employment Identity Card. If you are already registered with the Employment Exchange, skip this stage and go directly to Stage 2.
2. Stage 2 — Open the Saksham Yuva portal: Go to hreyahs.gov.in and open the “Pre-Registration” (preregistration) page. The portal’s main page also opens at hreyahs.gov.in/parvesh.php.
3. Fill the form: Enter your Employment Identity Card number, name, address, age, Aadhaar number, Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) number, educational qualification and bank account details correctly. Write the name and date of birth exactly as on the Aadhaar card.
4. Upload documents: Upload scanned copies of your Aadhaar card, Family ID, residence proof, income certificate, educational certificates and bank passbook as per the list above.
5. Check and submit: Read every detail once more before submitting — a wrong account number or wrong name can stop the allowance. On submission you will get an Application Reference ID (Acknowledgement Number) — keep it safe; you will need it to check the status.
6. Verification: Your application goes to the District Employment Office concerned for verification. The office may ask for original documents if needed.
7. Approval and allowance: Once approved, the allowance will start coming to your bank account every month. Allotment of honorary work happens separately — the honorarium is paid when 100 hours of work are completed.

Help from the District Employment Office

If you cannot fill the online form yourself, you can get help at your district’s District Employment Office — Haryana has 65 Employment Exchanges. They help with registration and filling the form.

How to check the application status

1. Go to hreyahs.gov.in and choose “Application Details” on the homepage.
2. Enter your Application Reference ID (Acknowledgement Number) or registration details.
3. The status will appear on the screen — whether the application is pending, under verification, approved or rejected.
4. If the status shows an error or the application has been pending for a long time, contact your District Employment Office or call the toll-free number 1800-180-2403.

How the honorary work is assigned

After the allowance is approved, eligible youth may be assigned honorary work in government departments, boards, corporations, societies and approved institutions. The work is for a maximum of 100 hours a month, and completing the full 100 hours earns a ₹6,000 honorarium. Allotment of work depends on the department’s need and your qualification — not every youth receiving the allowance will immediately get work. During the work, you may also be given skill-development training as per your chosen department. The honorarium is paid for a maximum of 3 years (36 months) or till 35 years of age, whichever is earlier.

Common mistakes in the application

• Applying for both schemes together — Saksham Yuva and the general Unemployment Allowance cannot be taken together; applying for both will get one rejected. Decide first which scheme you want.
• Trusting the old rates — ₹900/₹1,500/₹3,000 are the old rates; the current rates are ₹1,200/₹2,000/₹3,500.
• Applying while a regular student — a regular student of a college / university is not eligible; such an application will be rejected.
• Going straight to the Saksham Yuva portal without Employment Exchange registration — registration at hrex.gov.in is needed first; only then does registration at hreyahs.gov.in happen.
• Giving a bank account not linked to Aadhaar, or a closed account — the allowance comes by DBT, so the account must be active, KYC-complete and Aadhaar-linked.
• Old income recorded in the Family ID — income is verified from the Family ID, so get the income updated in the Family ID before applying.
• Paying an agent — the government fee is ₹0; anyone demanding a large sum in the name of this scheme is committing fraud.

Frequently asked questions

1. How much allowance is given under the Saksham Yuva Yojana?

10+2 pass youth get ₹1,200, graduates ₹2,000 and postgraduates ₹3,500 per month as allowance. In addition, an honorarium of up to ₹6,000 is paid separately for 100 hours of honorary work.

2. What is the difference between Saksham Yuva and the general Unemployment Allowance?

Both are separate schemes of the Employment Department. Saksham Yuva gives a ₹6,000 honorarium along with the allowance and has a postgraduate rate (₹3,500), and applications are made at hreyahs.gov.in. The general Unemployment Allowance gives only a ₹1,200/₹2,000 allowance, no honorarium, and applications are accepted only from 1–30 November every year at hrex.gov.in. The two cannot be taken together.

3. What is the age limit for the Saksham Yuva Yojana?

For 10+2 pass: 18–35 years; for Graduate / Postgraduate: 21–35 years. The honorarium is paid for a maximum of 3 years or till 35 years of age, whichever is earlier.

4. What is the income limit for the Saksham Yuva Yojana?

Total annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹3,00,000. Income is verified from the Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID).

5. Where do I apply online for the Saksham Yuva Yojana?

First register with the Employment Exchange at hrex.gov.in, then apply for the Saksham Yuva Yojana through “Pre-Registration” at hreyahs.gov.in. The application status can be checked at hreyahs.gov.in under “Application Details”.

6. Can 10th pass youth apply?

No. The minimum qualification for this scheme is 10+2 pass — 10th pass (Matric) youth are not eligible.

7. How much honorarium will CET-qualified youth get?

An announcement has been made to give an honorarium to CET-qualified youth under the Saksham Yuva Yojana from 1 November 2026 (5,40,428 youth identified), but its exact monthly amount and detailed rules have not been released yet. This article will be updated as soon as the amount is released.

8. How is work assigned for the honorarium?

After the allowance is approved, the department may assign you 100 hours per month of honorary work in government departments / boards / corporations. Completing the full 100 hours earns a ₹6,000 honorarium. Allotment depends on the department’s need and your qualification.

9. For how long is the Saksham Yuva allowance paid?

The allowance and honorarium are paid for a maximum of 3 years (36 months) or till 35 years of age, whichever is earlier. The benefit stops as soon as you get a job.

Helpline and contact

• Toll-free number: 1800-180-2403 (Directorate of Employment, Haryana) — Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
• Helpline: 0172-2570054 / 0172-2570065 / 0172-2570048 (during office hours).
• Email: [email protected]
• At district level: Contact your district’s District Employment Office — Haryana has 65 Employment Exchanges.
• Office: Directorate of Employment, Haryana — Rozgar Bhawan, Plot IP-6, Sector-14, Panchkula.
• SARAL helpline: 0172-3968400 (for queries related to the Antyodaya SARAL portal).

Official sources

• Saksham Yuva portal (online application and status) — https://www.hreyahs.gov.in/
• Haryana Employment portal (Employment Exchange registration) — https://hrex.gov.in/
• Haryana Vidhan Sabha — Subject Committee on Welfare of Youth and Youth Affairs, First Report 2025-26 (confirmation of rates and budget) — https://haryanaassembly.gov.in/hrauploads/committee-reports-doc/SUBJECT%20COMMITTEE%20ON%20WELFARE%20OF%20YOUTH%20AND%20YOUTH%20AFFAIRS/1775034604-5_8.pdf
• CET honorarium announcement (30 July 2026) — Chief Minister, Government of Haryana (our news report: 5,40,428 CET-qualified youth) — https://www.viksitharyana.com/english/haryana-saksham-yuva-yojana-cet-allowance-november-1/

Disclaimer: The information in this article was checked from public sources on 8 November 2026 — the rates and budget from the Haryana Vidhan Sabha Subject Committee report (March 2026), eligibility and process from the Employment Department portals’ documented details, and the CET announcement from the Chief Minister’s announcement. The amount, eligibility and process of the scheme can change — before applying, the live form on hreyahs.gov.in and hrex.gov.in will be final. At the time of research both portals were temporarily not opening, so please confirm finally from the portals’ live form.