Objectives and Institutional Framework
The Labor, Skill Development and Employment Department of Gujarat administers youth employment initiatives to mitigate financial hardships faced by educated rural and urban youth seeking jobs.
Through the integrated Anubandham web portal and District Employment Exchanges, registered jobseekers gain access to employment stipends, apprenticeship programs (Mukhyamantri Apprenticeship Scheme), and subsidized vocational training.
- Direct Employment Linkage: Facilitates online job matching between registered candidates and private industrial employers.
- Apprenticeship Allowances: Provides monthly stipends to diploma, degree, and ITI holders undergoing practical industrial training.
- District Rozgar Melas: Organizes local recruitment fairs across talukas to hire rural youth into manufacturing and service sectors.
Eligibility Criteria and Category Guidelines
Applicants must be permanent residents of Gujarat within the notified youth age bracket (typically 18 to 35 years). Candidates must have successfully completed minimum educational benchmarks such as Class 10, Class 12, ITI trade certificate, diploma, or graduate degree.
Beneficiaries must not be currently employed in the formal public or private sector, and family annual income must fall within the ceilings stipulated under state social welfare guidelines.
- Educational Qualifications: Open to matriculates, intermediate pass-outs, ITI certificate holders, and university graduates.
- Age Criteria: Generally covers youths between 18 and 35 years who are active jobseekers.
- Employment Exchange Tenure: Candidates must maintain an active registration profile on the state employment roster.
Online Registration on Anubandham Portal
Jobseekers can register digitally on the Anubandham portal (anubandham.gujarat.gov.in) using their Aadhaar number and active mobile phone. Applicants build a comprehensive digital CV detailing educational marks, vocational certifications, and preferred job locations.
Once verified by the District Employment Office, candidates can apply directly for apprenticeship vacancies, receive interview SMS alerts for job fairs, and claim state skill development allowances.
- Required Enrolment Documents: Gujarat domicile certificate, Aadhaar card, educational marksheets, school leaving certificate, and bank account passbook.
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Stipends and financial training subsidies are credited directly into Aadhaar-linked savings accounts.
- Renewal Requirement: Profiles must be renewed periodically online to maintain active seniority on employment rosters.
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Common questions
What is the official portal for employment registration in Gujarat?
The official online portal is Anubandham (anubandham.gujarat.gov.in), managed by the Directorate of Employment and Training, Gujarat.
Who is eligible for apprenticeship stipends in Gujarat?
Permanent residents of Gujarat who have passed Class 10, 12, ITI, Diploma, or Graduation and are enrolled under the Mukhyamantri Apprenticeship Scheme are eligible.
Is employment exchange registration completely free?
Yes, registration on the Gujarat Anubandham employment portal is free of cost for all jobseekers.
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