DECT Assam : Apply For Unemployment Certificate

Organisation : Assam Directorate of Employment and Craftsmen Training
Facility Name : Apply For Unemployment Certificate
Applicable State/UT : Assam
Website : https://dect.assam.gov.in/how-to/apply-for-unemployment-certificate

How To Apply For Unemployment Certificate in Assam?

The Unemployment Certificate is required for self-employment, availing bank loans, etc. by the unemployed youth.

Related / Similar Facility : DECT Assam Transfer Employment Exchange Card

Steps:
** Visit Employment Exchange where the candidate has registered his/her name.
** Apply in plain paper.
** Ascertaining the eligibility of the candidate by Employment Exchange Officials.
** Candidate has to apply in plain paper for an Unemployment Certificate in the concerned Employment Exchange where he/she has registered his/her name along with the Employment Exchange Registration Card.
** Produce the relevant documents in original,
** Employment Exchange Official Check the Application Form and verifies the documents,
** Unemployment Certificate is issued to the candidate,
** Process is complete.

Eligibility Criteria of Assam Unemployment Certificate

** To get Unemployment Certificate from Employment Exchanges of Assam, the candidate must have registered his/her name in the concerned Employment Exchange.
** The Registration of the candidate must be valid.

Documents Required For Assam Unemployment Certificate

** Original Employment Exchange Registration Card (To be shown) and attested copy of the same to be submitted at the time of applying for Unemployment Certificate.
** 2 copies of Self attested recent Passport size photographs.

Fees including the payment mode:
There is no fee for issue of Unemployment Certificate.

Forms to be filled:
Not Applicable

Guidelines for filling the form:
Not Applicable

Important Time line:
The candidate having valid Employment Exchange Registration No. can apply for Unemployment Certificate during all the working hours of the working day.

Online or Offline Service:
At present the service is provided offline.

Whom to contact:
Officials of District Employment Exchanges / Employment Exchange / University Employment Information and Guidance Bureau, etc.

Additional Simplified Procedure

There are two ways to apply for an Unemployment Certificate in Assam:

1. Offline:
** Visit the Employment Exchange where you are registered: This is the traditional method and requires you to visit the office in person.
** Submit a written application: Write a simple application on plain paper requesting an Unemployment Certificate. Mention your name, registration number at the Employment Exchange, and the purpose for needing the certificate.
** Present required documents: Carry the originals and photocopies of your Employment Exchange Registration Card (X-10 card) and any other documents requested by the officials.
** Verification and issuance: The officials will verify your documents and eligibility. If everything is in order, you will receive the Unemployment Certificate on the spot.

2. Online (partially available):
** Currently, online application is not directly available for Unemployment Certificates. However, you can register or renew your registration as an employment seeker online through the SewaSetu portal (https://sewasetu.assam.gov.in/site/service-apply/registration-of-employment-seeker-in-employment-exchange).
** This online registration helps establish your presence in the system, potentially streamlining the offline application process.

Important points to remember:
** Make sure you visit the Employment Exchange where you are registered for both online and offline applications.
** Carry all the required documents in original and photocopy.
** The specific documents required might vary depending on your situation. It’s best to check with the Employment Exchange beforehand to avoid any delays.
** The processing time for the certificate can vary depending on the workload at the Exchange.