PM Vishwakarma Yojana Eligibility 2026: Planning to apply for PM Vishwakarma Yojana? Check the eligibility criteria before registering. The scheme supports self-employed artisans working in approved traditional trades.
Applicants must meet the age, family and previous-loan conditions. Here’s a quick guide to who can apply and who is not eligible.
PM Vishwakarma Yojana Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following conditions to register under the scheme.
| Age Limit: At least 18 years on the registration date |
| Occupation: Must practise one of the 18 approved trades |
| Employment: Must be self-employed in the unorganised sector |
| Work Status: Must be actively engaged in the trade when applying |
| Family Limit: Only one member per family can register |
| Previous Loans: Must meet the scheme’s previous-loan rules |
| Government Employees: Government employees and their family members are not eligible |
Who Can Apply for PM Vishwakarma Yojana?
The scheme is intended for traditional artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools. Applicants must be self-employed in the unorganised sector and actively practise an approved trade when registering.
Carpenters, tailors, potters, blacksmiths, barbers and other eligible traditional workers may apply if they satisfy all the conditions.
List of 18 Eligible Trades
Applicants must be engaged in one of these approved family-based traditional trades.
- Carpenter (Suthar/Badhai)
- Boat Maker
- Armourer
- Blacksmith (Lohar)
- Hammer and Tool Kit Maker
- Locksmith
- Goldsmith (Sunar)
- Potter (Kumhaar)
- Sculptor, Stone Carver or Stone Breaker
- Cobbler, Shoesmith or Footwear Artisan
- Mason (Rajmistri)
- Basket, Mat or Broom Maker; Coir Weaver
- Traditional Doll and Toy Maker
- Barber (Naai)
- Garland Maker (Malakaar)
- Washerman (Dhobi)
- Tailor (Darzi)
- Fishing Net Maker
Family Limit Under PM Vishwakarma Yojana
Only one member of a family can register under PM Vishwakarma Yojana. The scheme defines a family as the husband, wife and unmarried children. If one member registers, other family members generally cannot apply separately.
Previous Loan Rules
Applicants who took loans under similar government self-employment schemes in the past five years may be ineligible. These include PMEGP, MUDRA and PM SVANidhi, subject to scheme rules. However, those who have fully repaid MUDRA or PM SVANidhi loans may qualify under the applicable exceptions. The five years are counted from the loan sanction date.
Note: Check your loan history and the applicable rules before applying.Who Is Not Eligible?
The following applicants are not eligible under the scheme:
- People who do not practise any of the 18 approved trades.
- Applicants who are not actively engaged in the relevant trade.
- Government employees and their family members.
- Applicants who fail to meet the family-limit or applicable previous-loan conditions.
Note: Meeting the basic criteria does not guarantee approval. Applications undergo the prescribed verification process.Documents Required
Keep these details ready before visiting a CSC:
- Aadhaar card
- Aadhaar-linked mobile number
- Bank account details
- Ration card
If you do not have a ration card, Aadhaar details of all family members may be required. Additional information may be requested during registration or verification.
Important Link
| Official Portal | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum age for PM Vishwakarma Yojana?
Applicants must be at least 18 years old on the date of registration.
Is there an upper age limit?
The scheme’s eligibility criteria do not specify an upper age limit.
Can a government employee apply?
No. Government employees and their family members are not eligible.
Can two family members apply separately?
No. Registration is restricted to one member of a family, defined as the husband, wife and unmarried children.
Can a person who previously took a MUDRA loan apply?
They may be eligible if the loan has been fully repaid and they meet the scheme’s exception and other eligibility conditions.
Is registration free?
Yes. Registration through the prescribed CSC process is free.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Eligibility conditions and scheme rules are subject to government guidelines. Check the official portal for the latest requirements before applying.
