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Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (Urban Employment Guarantee)

Guaranteed 125 days of wage employment per year for urban households in all municipalities across Rajasthan provided through direct benefit transfer.

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Official Nodal Portal:irgyurban.rajasthan.gov.in

Quick Eligibility Snapshot

👤 Age 18–60 yrs💰 No income ceiling⚖ All genders🏛 All categories📍 Rajasthan
Government Levelstate Government
Administering BodyDepartment of Social Welfare, Government of Rajasthan
Beneficiary Sector
Applicable Jurisdiction

₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown

Guarantees 125 days of paid wage employment per household per year in municipal areas for sanitation, tree plantation, heritage maintenance, and water conservation, paying notified minimum daily wages directly via DBT within 15 days.

📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach

Fiscal Budget Allocation

₹800 Crore urban livelihood guarantee fund

Official Budget Document ↗
Verified Beneficiary Reach

Over 4.5 Lakh urban households employed across Rajasthan

As of: 2026-01-20PIB / Official Citation ↗

Verified Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement:18 to 60 years
Annual Family Income Ceiling:No gross income ceiling specified
Target Occupations:urban informal worker, daily wager, domestic helper, job seeker
Eligible Gender:all
Social Category / Reservation:all
Specific Operational Conditions & Exclusions:

Resident of an urban local body (Nagar Nigam, Nagar Parishad, Nagar Palika) in Rajasthan aged 18-60.

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Required Documents Checklist

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Mandatory Documents(3)

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Application Effort & Process Friction

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•3 mandatory supporting documents required

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How to Apply

🌐 Online Portal Route
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  1. 1

    Apply for Urban Job Card on the IRGY portal (irgyurban.rajasthan.gov.in) using Jan Aadhaar card.

  2. 2

    Digital Urban Job Card generated within 15 days.

  3. 3

    Submit work demand in municipal ward and get allocated work within 15 days or receive unemployment allowance.

✅Before You Begin — Pre-Application Checklist

✓Ensure Aadhaar is linked with active mobile number
✓Bank account is NPCI-mapped (Aadhaar-seeded) for DBT
✓Check if you already receive a similar Central scheme benefit
✓Keep documents ready: income/caste/domicile certificates as applicable

⚠️Common Rejection Reasons — Avoid These

Rural residency, age outside 18-60 years, or exceeding 125 days annual ceiling.

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Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)

Verified answers sourced directly from official circulars, gazettes, and portal FAQs. Never AI-invented.

Can women apply for urban guaranteed jobs?

Yes, over 70% of registered urban workers under this scheme are women.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Who is eligible to apply for Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (Urban Employment Guarantee)?

Eligible applicants must satisfy official government criteria for Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (Urban Employment Guarantee). Age: min 18 max 60 years. Conditions: Resident of an urban local body (Nagar Nigam, Nagar Parishad, Nagar Palika) in Rajasthan aged 18-60..

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

What are the key benefits provided under Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (Urban Employment Guarantee)?

Under official guidelines for Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (Urban Employment Guarantee), beneficiaries are entitled to: Guarantees 125 days of paid wage employment per household per year in municipal areas for sanitation, tree plantation, heritage maintenance, and water conservation, paying notified minimum daily wages directly via DBT within 15 days.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

How do I apply for Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (Urban Employment Guarantee)? What is the official process?

To apply for Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (Urban Employment Guarantee), applicants should follow the official procedure: 1. Apply for Urban Job Card on the IRGY portal (irgyurban.rajasthan.gov.in) using Jan Aadhaar card. 2. Digital Urban Job Card generated within 15 days. 3. Submit work demand in municipal ward and get allocated work within 15 days or receive unemployment allowance.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Can I track my Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (Urban Employment Guarantee) application status?

Application status for Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (Urban Employment Guarantee) can typically be tracked through the official portal at irgyurban.rajasthan.gov.in using your Aadhaar number, application reference number, or registered mobile number. Alternatively, contact the scheme helpline or visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).

What should I do if my Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (Urban Employment Guarantee) payment is delayed or rejected?

First, verify your Aadhaar-bank account seeding status on the NPCI mapper (npci.org.in). If seeding is confirmed and payment is still pending, register a complaint on the Central Public Grievance Redressal System at pgportal.gov.in. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain official rejection reasons within 30 days.

Is there an income tax implication for receiving Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (Urban Employment Guarantee) benefits?

Agricultural income and certain welfare subsidies may be exempt from income tax under Section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Tax treatment varies by scheme type and beneficiary income level. Consult a certified tax practitioner or visit incometax.gov.in for scheme-specific tax guidance.

Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings

Rural residency, age outside 18-60 years, or exceeding 125 days annual ceiling.

Editorial Verification & Change Log

Scheme verification and change history
DateFieldDescription / UpdateSource Citation
2026-10-18scheme_typestateOfficial Source ↗
2026-10-06ministry_id162Official Source ↗
2026-10-06short_descriptionGuaranteed 125 days of wage employment per year for urban households in all municipalities across Rajasthan provided through direct benefit transfer.Official Source ↗
2026-09-26initial_verificationBaseline verification of Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (Urban Employment Guarantee) guidelines, benefits, and portal integration.Official Source ↗

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Application Window & Deadlines

Continuous work demand registration across all urban local bodies

Scheme Intelligence

How is this calculated? ↗
Data ConfidenceFully Verified (100%)

Verified 23d ago from .gov.in source

Access FrictionEasy to Access

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Scale & Impact
👥Over 4.5 Lakh urban households employed across Rajasthan (as of 2026-01-20)
₹₹800 Crore urban livelihood guarantee fund budget allocation
📅Running since 2022
🔄4 verified updates — actively maintained

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📅Scheme Milestone Timeline

2026-10-18scheme_type

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2026-10-06ministry_id

162

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2026-10-06short_description

Guaranteed 125 days of wage employment per year for urban households in all muni...

Official Source ↗
2026-09-26initial_verification

Baseline verification of Indira Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Guarantee Yojana (Urban Em...

Official Source ↗
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Official Helpline & Nodal Offices

Department of Local Self Government, Rajasthan

Civil Lines, Jaipur 302006

Helpline: 1800-180-6127

Jurisdiction: Rajasthan

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Last verified by Eligo researchers on 2026-09-26 against official government documentation.

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