Telangana Yuvanidhi Scheme 2026 - Rs. 3,000 Monthly Unemployment Allowance for Graduates

Telangana Yuvanidhi Scheme 2026: Telangana government has announced Yuvanidhi, a monthly unemployment allowance scheme for educated youth, as one of its six guarantee schemes. Under this scheme, unemployed graduates and post-graduates of the state can get Rs. 3,000 per month for up to 24 months, or until they find a job, whichever comes first.

This scheme replaces the earlier promise of Rs. 3,016 per month that the previous TRS government had made before the 2018 assembly elections but never implemented. The current Congress government, led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, has brought the unemployment allowance back in the form of Yuvanidhi. The scheme is modelled on Karnataka's Yuva Nidhi, which has been running since January 2024.

Telangana Yuvanidhi Scheme 2026

Telangana Yuvanidhi is a flagship unemployment allowance scheme of the state government. It targets the 5 to 7 lakh educated unemployed youth in the state who have completed their graduation or post-graduation but are still looking for work. The scheme is expected to need an annual budget of over Rs. 2,500 crore to cover all eligible candidates.

The earlier promise of Rs. 3,016 per month was made by former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao before the 2018 assembly polls. A token amount of Rs. 1,810 crore was set aside in the vote-on-account budget for 2019-20, but the scheme never took off. The government kept delaying it, first for lack of clear rules on who counts as unemployed, and later because of the financial pressure caused by the Covid pandemic.

After the Congress came to power, the unemployment allowance was brought back as Yuvanidhi under the six guarantee schemes. As of 2026, the scheme is being rolled out through the official Praja Palana portal, which is the single window for all the guarantee schemes of the state.

Benefits of Telangana Yuvanidhi Scheme

The main benefit of the scheme is a fixed monthly allowance for educated unemployed youth. The money is sent directly to the bank account of the eligible candidate through DBT payment, so there is no middleman involved.

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Telangana Yuvanidhi
Launched By	Government of Telangana
Beneficiaries	Unemployed graduates and post-graduates
Benefit Amount	Rs. 3,000 per month
Duration	Up to 24 months or till getting a job
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	prajapalana.telangana.gov.in

Eligibility for Telangana Yuvanidhi

To apply for the unemployment allowance, a candidate needs to meet the basic conditions set by the state government. The rules are similar to those used for the earlier Nirudyoga Bruthi scheme, with a few changes.

• The candidate must be a permanent resident of Telangana and should have completed graduation or post-graduation from a recognised university.
• The candidate must be currently unemployed and should not be registered as a taxpayer or holding any full-time job.
• The age limit is 18 to 30 years for general candidates, and up to 32 years for those with professional or PG courses.
• The annual family income should be within Rs. 3 lakh, and the candidate should have an Aadhaar-linked bank account in their own name.

Documents Required

Applicants need to keep the following documents ready before filling the online form. Aadhaar card, Telangana domicile or native certificate, graduation or PG degree certificate, employment exchange registration card, income certificate, and a copy of the bank passbook are the main ones. A self-declaration confirming that the candidate is unemployed is also required.

How to Apply for Telangana Yuvanidhi Online

The application for the scheme is done online through the official portal. The steps are simple and can be completed from a mobile phone or computer.

STEP 1 - Open the official Praja Palana portal at prajapalana.telangana.gov.in and look for the Yuvanidhi or guarantee schemes section on the homepage.

STEP 2 - Register as a new user using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. An OTP will be sent to the number for verification.

STEP 3 - Fill in the application form with your personal, address and bank details. Upload the scanned copies of the required documents.

STEP 4 - Check every entry once, then submit the form and save the reference number. Use this number to track the application status from the portal.

Other Youth Schemes in Telangana

Apart from Yuvanidhi, the state government runs other schemes to support unemployed youth. The Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme gives a one-time grant of Rs. 3 lakh to unemployed youth from SC, ST, BC and Minority communities to start their own business. The Kalyana Lakshmi Scheme and Cheyutha Pension Scheme are other welfare programs of the state.

FAQ's

How much money is given under Telangana Yuvanidhi?

Eligible graduates and post-graduates get Rs. 3,000 per month for up to 24 months. This comes to a total of Rs. 72,000 per candidate over two years, paid directly to the bank account.

Is Telangana Yuvanidhi the same as Karnataka's Yuva Nidhi?

No, these are separate schemes of two different states. Karnataka's Yuva Nidhi has been fully running since January 2024, while Telangana's Yuvanidhi is being rolled out through the Praja Palana portal. The amount is the same, but the rules and application process are different.

Does the allowance stop once a candidate gets a job?

Yes, the monthly payment stops as soon as the candidate gets employed, starts a business, or completes 24 months of receiving the allowance.

Source / Reference Link: Praja Palana - Official Telangana Portal | Deccan Chronicle - Unemployment Allowance to Youths in TS