WB MGNREGA Job Card — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | West Bengal MGNREGA Job Card 2026 — 100 Days Guaranteed Work ₹237/Day |
| State | West Bengal (पश्चिम बंगाल) |
| Launched By | Government of West Bengal |
| Launch Year | 2006 |
| Benefit | 100 days guaranteed work at ₹237/day — rural WB households — 15-day work allocation |
| Category | Employment |
| Last Verified | 19 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://nrega.nic.in |
What is WB MGNREGA Job Card?
Mahatma Gandhi NREGA in West Bengal guarantees 100 days of wage employment per year to rural households at ₹237/day, registered through Gram Panchayat, with additional state top-up in some districts.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive 100 days guaranteed work at ₹237/day — rural WB households — 15-day work allocation. The scheme was launched in 2006 and is implemented by the Government of West Bengal.
মহাত্মা গান্ধী NREGA পশ্চিমবঙ্গের গ্রামীণ পরিবারগুলিকে বছরে 100 দিনের কর্মসংস্থান ₹237/দিন মজুরিতে নিশ্চিত করে। গ্রাম পঞ্চায়েতে জব কার্ড নিবন্ধন করতে হবে।
📌 फायदा: 100 দিনের নিশ্চিত কাজ ₹237/দিন — গ্রামীণ পরিবার — 15 দিনের মধ্যে কাজ বরাদ্দ
पात्रता:
পশ্চিমবঙ্গের গ্রামীণ প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক সদস্য (18+), অদক্ষ শারীরিক কাজ করতে ইচ্ছুক।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
গ্রাম পঞ্চায়েত অফিসে সকল প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক সদস্যদের আধার কার্ড, ছবি ও ব্যাংক পাসবুক নিয়ে যান। nrega.nic.in-এও নিবন্ধন করা যায়।
Benefits of WB MGNREGA Job Card
✅ 100 days guaranteed work at ₹237/day — rural WB households — 15-day work allocation
100 दिन गारंटी काम ₹237/दिन — पश्चिम बंगाल ग्रामीण परिवार — 15 दिन में आवंटन
Who is Eligible for WB MGNREGA Job Card?
- ✓ Adult member (18+ years) of rural household in West Bengal
- ✓ Willing to do unskilled manual work
- ✓ Resident of gram panchayat where job card is registered
- ✓ Not engaged in regular salaried employment
Documents Required for WB MGNREGA Job Card
How to Apply for WB MGNREGA Job Card Online?
- 1Visit the official portal: https://nrega.nic.in
- 2Register using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 3Fill in the application form with personal and bank details
- 4Upload required documents
- 5Submit the application and note down the reference number
- 6Track application status on the official portal
Official Government Portal — West Bengal
Apply directly on the official West Bengal government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
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