Eligible Jio Platforms employees can apply for the Jio Platforms IPO under the Employee Reservation Category directly through the ArihantPlus app. Jio Platforms has reserved a quota of up to ₹500 crore for its eligible employees for the IPO and even thrown in a ₹54 discount on the IPO price for them. 

So, if you're an employee of Jio Platforms, Reliance Industries or any of Jio Platform's subsidiaries, here's how to apply for the IPO under employee category: 

1. Open the ArihantPlus App and log in. 
2. Navigate to Products → IPO. 
3. Select Jio Platforms IPO and tap Apply.
4. On the order page on top, tap on the Employee Category. 
5. Enter your bid quantity (minimum 12 shares and in its multiple)  
6. Enter price (recommended to tick 'Cut-off price' at ₹1,119 to ensure maximum allotment chances). 
7. Enter your UPI ID (must be linked to a bank account under your name) and tap Proceed. 
8. Review your details and tap Confirm and Apply. 
9. Approve the UPI mandate to complete your application. 

As an employee, you can also submit a separate Retail Category application using the same PAN, subject to the Jio IPO's specific offer conditions. 

Note: Only employees meeting the eligibility criteria specified in the Jio IPO offer documents can apply under this category. The RHP's definition of an “Eligible Employee” includes a permanent employee of: 

• Jio Platforms Limited (the company) 
• Its promoter, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) 
• Any of Jio Platforms' subsidiaries