Affidavit of unemployment
Declaring that you are not employed, for an allowance or a scheme.
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How the paper begins
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AFFIDAVIT
(Unemployment)
I, Anil Verma son of Shri Ramesh Verma, aged about 31 years, resident of House No. 204, Sector 9, Shantipur, District Shantipur, Haryana, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1.That I have passed B.A. from Panjab University.
2.That at present I am not employed in any government, semi-government or private job, and I am not running any business or self-employment of my own.
3.That I am making this affidavit for registration with the employment exchange, and I shall inform the office concerned if I get employment.
DEPONENT
VERIFICATION: Verified at Amarnagar on this 12th day of October 2026 that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 3 of the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and nothing material has been concealed therein.
DEPONENT
What to bring
Papers to bring
- Aadhaar card or another photo identity proof (photocopy; the original to show)
- Your educational certificates and marksheets
- Your registration with the employment exchange or the state's job portal, if the scheme asks
- Proof of residence, and the scheme's application form
- Two recent passport-size photographs
Where to go
Sworn before an Oath Commissioner or Notary, then given with the application to the office that runs the scheme, such as the district employment office.
Fee
The e-Stamp paper and the Oath Commissioner's or Notary's fee are paid at the counter; ask there for today's amounts.
Good to know
- Tell the office as soon as you get a job or start a business; an allowance paid after that is recovered.
- Some schemes ask for a fresh affidavit every year or every few months; keep your details handy.
Papers and fees can change. Check with the office before you go. Guidance only, not yet reviewed by a lawyer.
Stamp paper
Punjab: affidavits are usually typed on e-stamp paper (buy it at an authorised e-stamp centre; check the current duty there) and sworn before an Oath Commissioner or Notary. Many state services now accept a self-declaration instead.
Haryana: use e-stamp paper (egrashry / authorised vendors; check the current duty) and swear before an Oath Commissioner or Notary.
Chandigarh: e-stamp paper from an authorised centre (check the current duty); sworn before an Oath Commissioner or Notary.