The Saksham Yuva Yojana, launched by the Haryana Government on 1 Nov 2016, supports educated but unemployed youth age 18–35 with financial assistance, skill-building, and work experience through placements in government departments, boards, and private firms.
Key Features
- Dual support:
- Unemployment Allowance: Fixed monthly based on education.
- Honorarium: Up to ₹6,000/month for ~100 hours of part-time work.
- Skill training & job linkage: Enables youth to choose skill streams and gain work exposure.
- Project duration: Honorarium provided for up to 36 months or until the beneficiary turns 35, whichever is earlier.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be:
- Haryana residents, aged 18–35 (10+2 qualifiers) or 21–35 (graduates/postgraduates).
- Registered with a Haryana employment exchange for ≥ 3 years (by 1 Nov of the year).
- Educated (10+2, diploma, graduate, or postgraduate) from recognized institutions in Haryana, Delhi, or Chandigarh.
- Unemployed, not in public/private/self employment, and not dismissed from government service.
- From a family with annual income ≤ ₹3 lakh.
Allowance Rates
| Qualification | Monthly Allowance |
|---|---|
| Matric (10th) | ₹100 |
| 10+2 | ₹900 |
| Graduate | ₹1,500 |
| Postgraduate | ₹3,000 |
On top of this, selected youth earn an honorarium up to ₹6,000/month for ~100-hour assignments.
Required Documents
- Photo ID & address: Aadhaar, PAN, domicile, ration card, etc.
- Educational proof: Mark sheets/degrees.
- Employment-exchange registration certificate.
- Bank details & registered mobile/email.
Must submit these within 15 days of online registration.
Application Process
- Register at hrex.gov.in → Free Job Seekers Registration (five-page form).
- Submit documents to local employment exchange within 15 days.
- Login at hreyahs.gov.in/parvesh.php to fill the Saksham Yuva form and submit.
- Track status on portal using user credentials .
FAQs
Q. Who’s eligible?
A. 18–35 years old, resident of Haryana, unemployed, educated (10+2 or above), registered with Employment Exchange for ≥ 3 years, family income ≤ ₹3 lakh/year.
Q. Can someone from outside Haryana apply?
A. No—only Haryana natives registered locally can benefit .
Q. Can I get both allowance and honorarium?
A. Yes—as long as you fulfill work-assignment criteria, you receive both components concurrently.
Q. Is there a limit on total duration?
A. Yes, benefits last up to 36 months or till age 35, whichever is earlier.
Q. What kinds of jobs are offered?
A. Assignments are in government departments, registered public institutions, or private enterprises—across sectors like banking, healthcare, agritech, tourism, etc.
Final Takeaway
Saksham Yuva Yojana empowers educated Haryana youth by combining income support, skill building, and work exposure. If you meet the criteria, it can be a meaningful stepping stone into employment.
