Information on the e-shram portal should be updated periodically to ensure continued access to government schemes and social security benefits.

Updating your business on the e-Shram portal helps you avail the benefits of government schemes, social security schemes, and skill development in the future.

Workers in the sector should update their occupation information on the e shram portal from time to time so that they can continue to receive benefits related to government schemes and social security. The Ministry of Labour and Employment has made the process of occupation update completely online and easy. With the help of mobile number and OTP, occupation related information can be updated in a few minutes.

The e-shram portal is a national database launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, in which workers in the unorganized sector are registered. Its objective is to connect workers with social security, government schemes, insurance, skill development and other welfare facilities.

Why is Occupation Update necessary on e-Shram Portal?

The Ministry of Labor and Employment has urged workers registered on the e-Shram portal to update their occupation information.
This will ensure the government has accurate worker data and ensure proper distribution of future government schemes, social security plans, skill development programs, and other benefits.

How to Update Occupation on e-Shram Portal? (Step by Step Process)

Step 1: First, visit the official e-SHRAM website at https://eshram.gov.in/ and select the login option.
Step 2: Click on the " Update Your Occupation " option on the home page .
Step 3: Login with your mobile number.

• Enter the mobile number registered in e-Shram and fill the captcha.
• Get OTP.
• Login by entering OTP.

Step 4: After login, update your current job or business details
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• Current work
• Type of work
• Industry
• Occupation Category
• If employment has changed, enter new information.

After filling all the information correctly, check it once.

Step 5: After verifying all the information, click the Submit button.
Your Occupation Details will be successfully updated upon submission.

Documents required to update occupation

The following information is required during business changes:

• Mobile number registered in e-Shram
• Aadhaar number
• OTP verification
• Current business information
• Other details related to the work, if required
• The correct occupation will be recorded in government records.
• It will be easier to avail the benefits of future government schemes.

Benefits of updating information
The government has the correct data of workers and future government schemes, social security schemes, skill development programs and other benefits can be distributed properly. If you have recently changed your job or started a new business, then you should update your Occupation Details immediately.

Based on the updated information, it is convenient to avail the benefits of insurance, pension, accident assistance and other social security schemes. Those starting a new job can get the opportunity to join skill training and employment related programs based on the updated profile.