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Employment Schemes for Persons with Disabilities

Comprehensive support for skill development, job placement, and entrepreneurship opportunities

4%
Government Job Reservation
5%
Private Sector Target
50,000+
Skills Training Annually
80%
Placement Success Rate

Key Employment Programs

Comprehensive ecosystem for employment and entrepreneurship

Government Job Reservations

4% Reservation

1% each for 4 disability categories in Group A, B, C, D posts

Age Relaxation

10 years age relaxation in upper age limit

Exam Assistance

Extra time, scribe, accessible format in competitive exams

4%
Reservation Rate

Skill Development

DDUGKY Program

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana for rural areas

PMKVY Training

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana with accessibility features

Digital Skills

IT, data entry, digital marketing, e-commerce training

50K+
Annual Training

Entrepreneurship Support

PMEGP Scheme

Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme with special benefits

Startup India

Special support for disability-focused startups and ventures

Mudra Loans

Micro-finance loans up to ₹10 lakh for small businesses

₹10L
Max Loan Amount

Employment Support Services

End-to-end support from training to job placement

Pre-Employment Support

Vocational Training

Sector-specific skills training in IT, hospitality, retail, manufacturing

Soft Skills Development

Communication, teamwork, leadership, and workplace etiquette

Career Counseling

Individual assessment, career planning, and goal setting

Assessment & Certification

Skills assessment and recognized certification programs

Post-Placement Support

Job Placement

Direct placement with partner employers and job matching

Workplace Support

On-the-job training, mentoring, and reasonable accommodations

Career Advancement

Continuous learning opportunities and promotion support

Follow-up Support

Regular check-ins, problem-solving, and retention support

Private Sector Initiatives

Corporate partnerships and inclusive hiring programs

Corporate Partnerships

Major companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro with dedicated hiring programs

500+ Partners

Inclusive Hiring Drives

Regular recruitment events specifically for persons with disabilities

200+ Events/Year

Workplace Modifications

Funding support for reasonable accommodations and assistive technology

₹2L Max Support

Diversity Programs

Company-wide inclusion training and accessibility initiatives

1000+ Companies

Recognition Awards

Best employer awards for companies with inclusive practices

Annual Awards

Success Tracking

Performance monitoring and success story documentation

80% Retention

How to Access Employment Services

Multiple pathways to employment opportunities

1

Registration & Assessment

Register with employment exchanges and undergo skill assessment

Free
2

Choose Training Program

Select appropriate skill development or vocational training program

3-6 Months
3

Job Placement Support

Access job placement services and interview preparation

Ongoing
4

Employment & Follow-up

Secure employment with continued support and career development

Lifetime

Key Organizations for Employment Support

Official government organizations providing employment and skill development services

SCPwD - Skill Council

Skill Council for Persons with Disability

National organization focused on skill development and employment support for persons with disabilities

Vocational Training Programs

Industry-aligned skill development courses

Skill Certification

Recognized certification programs

Employment Support

Job placement and career guidance

Visit SCPwD Website

NHFDC Financial Support

National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation

Financial assistance and development corporation providing loans and support for self-employment

Business Loans

Low-interest loans for starting businesses

Self-Employment Schemes

Support for entrepreneurship initiatives

Financial Assistance

Equipment purchase and working capital support

Visit NHFDC Website

Employment Support Contacts

Get assistance with employment opportunities and training

Employment Portal

disabilityaffairs.gov.in

Official employment schemes portal

Employment Helpline

1800-233-5956

Monday to Friday (9 AM - 6 PM)

NGO Support

11 NGOs Available

Get direct assistance from specialized NGOs

Start Your Career Journey Today

Access employment opportunities and build your professional future

NGO Support for Employment Schemes

Get direct assistance from specialized NGOs for employment opportunities

Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
NGO Support

Quasi-judicial body for rights protection and grievance redressal

Enable India
NGO Support

Employment-focused NGO offering guidance on financial benefits

Survey No. 9, 'Purva Gainz', Second Floor, Beratana Agrahara, Bengaluru – 560100
ASTHA
NGO Support

National disability helpline and policy guidance

Sarthak Educational Trust
NGO Support

Vocational training NGO with benefits awareness programs

Building No 1, Mohammadpur, near Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110066
ADAPT (Able Disabled All People Together)
NGO Support

Pioneering organization for comprehensive disability support

Upper Colaba Road, Colaba, Mumbai - 400005
NGO Darpan
NGO Support

Database of all registered NGOs in India, Track NGO activities, funding, and compliance, Apply for NGO registration (FCRA, etc.)

NGO Darpan itself is an online portal and doesn't have public walk-in offices
Tata Sons Initiative
NGO Support

Employment for disabled