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Unemployment Assistance Scheme - Tamil Nadu

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

Authority

State

Region

Tamil Nadu

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

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/-

Who can apply

**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.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is this scheme?

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

What are the benefits under the scheme ?

Financial and job Assistance.

Who can get the benefits of the scheme ?

All unemployed youth with full fill the eligibility criteria.

What is the financial eligibility for applicant ?

For General Candidate: Family Annual Income should not be more than Rs. 72,000/- per annum. | Differently Abled Candidates: No Income Limit.

What Is The Education Qualification For The Scheme ?

Minimum 9th to Graduation

What is the maximum age eligibility ?

General Candidate: 40 Years for General Candidate.45 Years and for Schedule Caste/Tribe Candidate. | Differently Abled Candidates : No Maximum Age Limit.

How To Apply offiline For The Scheme ?

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.

How To Apply online For The Scheme ?

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.

What Documents Are Needed ?

- Any one of the Identification Proof :- Aadhar Card/ Pan Card/ Voter ID/ Passport/Driving License/ Ration Card. | - Domicile of Tamil Nadu. | - Passport Size Photo. | - Email ID. | - Mobile Number. | - Bank Account Details. | - Caste Certificate. | - Self Affidavit. | - Medical Certificate. (For Disability Proof). | - Qualification Documents. (If Literate).

What is the official web portal to apply ?

Https://tnvelaivaaippu.gov.in/index.html#