MGNREGA Job Card — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | MGNREGA / NREGA Job Card 2026 — 100 दिन काम की गारंटी, ₹267/दिन मजदूरी |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2005 |
| Benefit | 100 days guaranteed wage employment/year — ₹267+/day paid directly to bank account via DBT |
| Category | Employment |
| Last Verified | April 2025 |
| Official Portal | https://nrega.nic.in |
What is MGNREGA Job Card?
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) guarantees 100 days of wage employment per year to every rural household in India. Workers receive ₹267/day (minimum wage varies by state) directly to their bank accounts. With over 15 crore active Job Card holders, MGNREGA is the world's largest employment guarantee programme.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive 100 days guaranteed wage employment/year — ₹267+/day paid directly to bank account via DBT. The scheme was launched in 2005 and is implemented by the Government of India.
महात्मा गांधी राष्ट्रीय ग्रामीण रोजगार गारंटी अधिनियम (मनरेगा) भारत के हर ग्रामीण परिवार को 1 वर्ष में 100 दिन का रोजगार देने की कानूनी गारंटी देता है। मजदूरी सीधे बैंक खाते में DBT से भेजी जाती है — ₹267/दिन (राज्य अनुसार भिन्न)। 15 करोड़+ सक्रिय Job Card धारकों के साथ यह विश्व का सबसे बड़ा रोजगार गारंटी कार्यक्रम है।
साल में 100 दिन का पक्का काम — ₹267+/दिन बैंक खाते में सीधे DBT से
Benefits of MGNREGA Job Card
100 days guaranteed wage employment/year — ₹267+/day paid directly to bank account via DBT
Who is Eligible for MGNREGA Job Card?
- ✓Rural household in India (any state)
- ✓Adult member (18+ years) willing to do unskilled manual work
- ✓Must be registered in the village Gram Panchayat
- ✓Must live in the same GP area — urban areas not covered
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Documents Required for MGNREGA Job Card
How to Apply for MGNREGA Job Card Online?
- 1Visit the official portal at https://nrega.nic.in
- 2Click on Apply Now or Register button on the homepage
- 3Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 4Fill in the online application form with required details
- 5Upload the required documents including Aadhaar and bank passbook
- 6Review all details and submit the application
- 7Note down the application reference number for future tracking
- 8Wait for verification and approval from the concerned authority
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on nrega.nic.inFrequently Asked Questions — MGNREGA Job Card
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