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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.

Start date1 Jan 2006

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About This 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

Candidate Type	Qualification	Amount of Assistance (Per Month)
General Candidate	SSLC/10th Failed (Secondary School Leaving Certificate).	Rs. 200/-
General Candidate	SSLC/10th Passed (Secondary School Leaving Certificate).	Rs. 300/-
General Candidate	HSC /12th(Higher Secondary Certificate).	Rs. 400/-
General Candidate	Graduation	Rs. 600/-
Differently Abled Candidates	Illiterate to SSLC/10th (Secondary School Leaving Certificate).	Rs. 600/-
Differently Abled Candidates	HSC/12th (Higher Secondary certificate).	Rs. 750/-
Differently Abled Candidates	Graduation	Rs. 1,000/-

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

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

Required Documents

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

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

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.

OOnline

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.

Quick Info

Level: State Government
Launched: 1 Jan 2006

Available In

Tamil Nadu

Data Sources

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