West Bengal MGNREGA Job Card List 2026 is now available to check online at nrega.nic.in. After more than 4 years, MGNREGA has fully resumed in West Bengal in June 2026, and all 2.56 crore job card holders in the state are getting employment this month under the 100-day job scheme.
LATEST UPDATE (June 2026): Bengal started running the 100-day job scheme across the state on June 10, 2026, after the state government allotted ₹700 crore to cover employment in June. The Centre has sanctioned over ₹1,500 crore in total - ₹700 crore for MGNREGA and ₹800 crore for rural roads under PMGSY, plus approval for 10 lakh housing units under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. All 2.56 crore job card holders will be given employment before June ends. From July 1, the new VB-G RAM G scheme takes over, under which West Bengal is expected to get about ₹12,500 crore for the remaining part of the current financial year.
West Bengal has 23 districts, 345 blocks, and 3,339 gram panchayats covered under MGNREGA. NREGA job card list for West Bengal (state code 32) is available for financial years going back to 2010-11 and up to 2026-27. The current MGNREGA wage rate for West Bengal workers is ₹250 per day for FY 2025-26. Any rural household member willing to do unskilled manual work can apply for a job card and get employment under this scheme.
West Bengal NREGA Job Card List 2026 - How to Check & Download
Checking the West Bengal MGNREGA job card list online is simple. You just need to visit the official NREGA website and select your district, block, and gram panchayat. Here is the complete step by step process to check your name in the West Bengal NREGA job card list and download the job card PDF.
STEP 1 - Go to the official West Bengal MGNREGA page directly at nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=32. This will directly open the West Bengal state page on the NREGA portal.
STEP 2 - On this page, the state name "WEST BENGAL" will already appear at the top. Now select the Financial Year 2026-27 (or any previous year you want to check) from the drop down. Then select your District name from the next drop-down.
STEP 3 - After selecting the district, select your Block name and then your Gram Panchayat name from the respective drop-downs. Once all four fields are filled (financial year, district, block, and gram panchayat), click the "Proceed" button.
STEP 4 - The complete list of NREGA job card holders in your selected gram panchayat will appear on screen. The list shows the job card number and the name of each registered household. To find your name quickly, use the "Find in Page" option in your browser (Ctrl+F on computer, or three dots menu then "Find in Page" on mobile Chrome) and type your name to highlight it in the list.
STEP 5 - Once you find your name, click on the Job Card Number shown against your name. This will open the full MGNREGA job card showing your name, address, bank account details, family photo, family member details, and complete work history with payment records.
STEP 6 - To download the job card as a PDF on a computer, press Ctrl+P or use the browser's print option, then select "Save as PDF" in the print dialog and click Save. On Android mobile, tap the three dots menu in your browser, then tap Share and look for the Print option. After tapping Print, save the file as a PDF to your phone.
MGNREGA West Bengal - Scheme Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) |
| State | West Bengal |
| Beneficiaries | Rural households with adult members willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Employment Guarantee | 100 days per household per financial year |
| Active Job Card Holders | 2.56 crore (all getting employment in June 2026) |
| WB Daily Wage Rate (2025-26) | ₹250 per day |
| June 2026 State Allotment | ₹700 crore |
| Centre Sanctioned (Total) | Over ₹1,500 crore (MGNREGA + rural roads) |
| No. of Districts | 23 Districts |
| No. of Blocks | 345 Blocks |
| No. of Gram Panchayats | 3,339 Gram Panchayats |
| Next Scheme from July 1 | VB-G RAM G (expected ₹12,500 crore allotment for rest of FY) |
| Official Website | nrega.nic.in |
MGNREGA Resumption in West Bengal - June 2026 Update
Bengal started running MGNREGA across all districts on June 10, 2026, after a gap of over 4 years. The scheme was suspended in West Bengal in March 2022 under Section 27 of the MGNREGA Act, 2005, citing problems like financial irregularities, non-permissible works, and lack of clarity. It was partially resumed in December 2025 following court orders, and now in June 2026 it is running at full scale with central funding restored.
The state government has also sent a proposal to develop 2,700 km of rural roads at an expenditure of ₹2,500 crore. The Centre has approved ₹800 crore worth of proposals initially and work will start soon. On housing, 10 lakh beneficiaries from the PMAY waiting list will start getting funds to build concrete houses in place of mud houses from around July-end, with more approvals expected to push this number higher. See the new schemes launching in West Bengal for the full picture of central government schemes now active in the state.
Strict Anti-Misappropriation Rules for This Scheme Round
The new state government is very careful that funds are not misused this time. The Centre had earlier stopped releasing MGNREGA funds citing large-scale misappropriation, and the state does not want to face the same problem again. Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal sent a letter to all district magistrates asking them to follow every guideline set by the Centre while running the scheme.
The letter to district magistrates noted that poor planning, too many work orders being approved beyond supervisory capacity, weak inspections, poor record maintenance, and not doing social audits on time had hurt the scheme in the past. Officials also pointed out that the earlier government had focused too much on tree plantation, earth digging, and waterbody restoration, which led to mass-scale irregularities.
The Chief Secretary's letter made clear that the focus of the scheme now should be on making useful, lasting assets. Work must focus on natural resource management, water conservation and harvesting, drought-proofing, flood management, irrigation, rural connectivity, and other activities that improve livelihoods for the long term.
West Bengal NREGA Job Card List - District Wise
West Bengal has 23 districts covered under MGNREGA. You can check the job card list for any of these districts by following the process above and selecting your district from the drop-down on the NREGA portal. The direct link for West Bengal on the NREGA portal is the same for all districts - you just need to pick the right district after clicking the state link.
| S. No. | District Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alipurduar |
| 2 | Bankura |
| 3 | Birbhum |
| 4 | Cooch Behar |
| 5 | Dakshin Dinajpur |
| 6 | Darjeeling |
| 7 | Hooghly |
| 8 | Howrah |
| 9 | Jalpaiguri |
| 10 | Jhargram |
| 11 | Kalimpong |
| 12 | Kolkata |
| 13 | Malda |
| 14 | Murshidabad |
| 15 | Nadia |
| 16 | North 24 Parganas |
| 17 | Paschim Bardhaman |
| 18 | Paschim Medinipur |
| 19 | Purba Bardhaman |
| 20 | Purba Medinipur |
| 21 | Purulia |
| 22 | South 24 Parganas |
| 23 | Uttar Dinajpur |
MGNREGA West Bengal Workers - Current Status
As per official data on nrega.nic.in, West Bengal has 2,56,96,073 total registered NREGA workers, making it one of the largest states under this scheme. All 2.56 crore cardholders are being given employment in June 2026 before the new VB-G RAM G scheme kicks in from July 1. Before the suspension (between 2014-15 and 2021-22), 51 to 80 lakh families were actively benefiting from MGNREGA in the state every year.
Women form a large part of the MGNREGA workforce in West Bengal, and the scheme is known to help rural women earn steady income while staying close to home. All payments under the scheme go directly to workers' Aadhaar-linked bank accounts, making wage payments faster and more reliable.
MGNREGA West Bengal Wage Rate 2025-26
The central government revises MGNREGA wage rates every year in March or April. For FY 2025-26 (April 2025 to March 2026), the West Bengal daily wage rate under MGNREGA is ₹250 per day. Wages are linked to the Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Laborers (CPI-AL) to account for rural inflation. Under the standard scheme, a registered household can earn up to ₹25,000 per year (100 days x ₹250). All wage payments must be made within 15 days of completing the work. If wages are delayed beyond 15 days, workers are entitled to compensation at 0.05% per day under Section 3(3) of the MGNREGA Act, payable from state funds.
How to Apply for New MGNREGA Job Card in West Bengal
If your name is not in the West Bengal NREGA job card list and you want to get a new job card, the process is done at your local Gram Panchayat. Any rural household whose adult members want to do unskilled manual work is eligible to apply. You do not need a special printed form - a plain paper application is also accepted.
STEP 1 - Go to your local Gram Panchayat office and submit a written application requesting registration under MGNREGA. You can write this on plain paper if no printed form is available. The application should include the names and ages of all adult household members who want to work.
STEP 2 - The Gram Panchayat will verify your application within 15 days. They will check that your household is a valid local resident of that gram panchayat and that the applicants are adult members of the household (18 years or above).
STEP 3 - If your application is correct and verified, the job card will be issued within 15 days of verification. The cost of the job card, including the photograph that goes on it, is covered under the scheme and you don't need to pay anything.
STEP 4 - Once issued, the job card will be handed over to any adult member of your household. The job card is your household's legal document and must always stay with you, not with the panchayat or any MGNREGA official. The registration is valid for five years and can be renewed after that.
Job card registrations are open throughout the year, so you can apply at any time. If you face any problem in getting a job card issued, you can raise a complaint with the Block Programme Officer (BPO). All such complaints must be resolved within 15 days. You can also check the West Bengal Job Card page for more details on the application process.
MGNREGA Job Card - What It Contains
MGNREGA job card is the key document for every NREGA beneficiary. It legally gives registered households the right to apply for work under the scheme and protects workers against fraud. A job card contains the following information about the registered household.
- Family details - Name of the household head, address, and names of all adult family members registered for work.
- Job card number - A unique number assigned to your household which is used for all scheme-related transactions.
- Bank account details - The bank account number linked for receiving wage payments through DBT.
- Work history - Complete record of all work done by household members under MGNREGA, including dates, work type, days worked, and wages paid.
- Photo - Photograph of the household members, affixed on the job card for identity verification.
You can also search for your MGNREGA job card by name on the official portal if you have forgotten your job card number. The state wise NREGA job card list is available for all financial years from 2010-11 onwards. You can also see the full state wise list including links for other states at the NREGA Job Card List page.
Eligibility for MGNREGA in West Bengal
To get a job card and work under MGNREGA in West Bengal, a household must meet the following basic criteria. The applicant must be a resident of a rural area in West Bengal. At least one adult member (18 years or above) in the household must be willing to do unskilled manual labour. The household must be a local resident of the gram panchayat where they are applying. Both men and women can register and work under the scheme equally.
Once registered, if an applicant applies for work and is not given employment within 15 days, they become entitled to an unemployment allowance. This is a legal entitlement under the MGNREGA Act and is paid by the state government. Work is provided within 5 km of the applicant's residence and is based on minimum wage rates fixed by the central government.
FAQ's
Is MGNREGA running in West Bengal in June 2026?
Yes. Bengal started running the 100-day job scheme across all districts on June 10, 2026, after the state government allotted ₹700 crore for MGNREGA in June. All 2.56 crore job card holders are getting employment this month.
What is VB-G RAM G and when does it start?
VB-G RAM G is a new rural employment scheme that will replace MGNREGA in West Bengal from July 1, 2026. West Bengal is expected to receive about ₹12,500 crore under this scheme for the remaining months of the current financial year.
How many job card holders are there in West Bengal?
West Bengal has 2.56 crore (about 2,56,96,073) registered NREGA job card holders, making it one of the largest states under this scheme in the country.
How much money has the Centre released for MGNREGA in West Bengal?
The Centre has sanctioned over ₹1,500 crore in total: ₹700 crore for MGNREGA (100-day job scheme) and ₹800 crore for rural roads under PMGSY. The state government allotted the ₹700 crore for MGNREGA work in June 2026.
What is the MGNREGA daily wage rate in West Bengal?
The MGNREGA daily wage rate in West Bengal for FY 2025-26 is ₹250 per day. A registered household can earn up to ₹25,000 per year by working 100 days under the scheme.
Where can I check my name in the West Bengal NREGA job card list?
Go to nrega.nic.in, select West Bengal as your state, then choose your district, block, and gram panchayat to see the full job card list. You can also download your job card as a PDF from the same portal.
