UP Recruitment Assistance for New IT Units
By Government of Uttar Pradesh
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Quick Answer
Recruitment assistance of ₹20,000 per eligible employee for new IT/ITeS units in Uttar Pradesh, under the state's IT and ITeS Policy 2022.
- Funding amount
- ₹20,000+
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- Government of Uttar Pradesh
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh
About this subsidy
New IT/ITeS units in Uttar Pradesh get ₹20,000 per eligible employee as recruitment assistance under the IT and ITeS Policy of Uttar Pradesh 2022. Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts are excluded. Units need a minimum Fixed Capital Investment of ₹2 Crores. The money helps offset the cost of hiring fresh graduates who are UP domicile students.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
The Government of Uttar Pradesh supports startups and businesses through a set of state policies, each run by a different department. This page covers the startup policy, which gives grants, reimbursements and free incubation to early startups, and the MSME, IT, food processing,…
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- Amount
- ₹20,000+
What You Get
Eligible IT/ITeS units can receive ₹20,000 per employee as recruitment assistance. This support is provided for a duration of 5 years, contingent on continuous employment for at least one year and the annual recruitment of at least 30 first-job students who are domicile of Uttar Pradesh and from UP-based colleges. This financial aid helps new units offset significant human resource costs, promoting job creation and investment in the state's IT sector.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Applications for recruitment assistance are typically reviewed by a committee from the Department of IT & Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh, or a nodal agency designated under the IT and ITeS Policy 2022. The evaluation focuses on verifying the unit's eligibility as a new IT/ITeS establishment, its fixed capital investment, and its adherence to the specified recruitment criteria, including the continuous employment and annual intake of UP domicile students.
Application Process
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Submit Application
Submit a detailed application with supporting documents proving unit eligibility, investment, and recruitment plan as per the IT & ITeS Policy 2022.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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See the questions before you start
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Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Program templates & documents
Files the program publishes for applicants — download these and apply in the prescribed format.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the benefit provided under this scheme?
New IT/ITeS units can receive recruitment assistance of ₹20,000 per eligible employee.
What are the primary eligibility criteria for units?
Units must be new IT/ITeS establishments in Uttar Pradesh (excluding Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts) with a minimum Fixed Capital Investment of ₹2 Crores.
What are the conditions for claiming the assistance per employee?
Assistance is subject to continuous employment of the employee for a minimum of 1 year, and the unit must annually recruit at least 30 first-job UP domicile students from UP-based colleges.
How long can a unit receive this recruitment assistance?
The recruitment assistance is available for a duration of 5 years from the date of eligibility.
Which areas of Uttar Pradesh are eligible for this scheme?
All districts of Uttar Pradesh are eligible, with the exception of Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts.
Is there a minimum number of employees required for annual recruitment?
Yes, units must commit to an annual recruitment of at least 30 first-job UP domicile students from UP-based colleges to avail this benefit.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
