UP BC Sakhi Yojana 2026 - Online Registration, Eligibility and Salary Details

Uttar Pradesh government continues UP BC Sakhi Yojana in 2026, giving rural women jobs as Banking Correspondent Sakhis in gram panchayats across the state. More than 40,000 women already work as Banking Sakhis out of a target of 58,000, and fresh vacancies keep opening in different districts through Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM).

Selected women get ₹4,000 per month for the first six months, plus a device support amount of ₹50,000 from the bank to buy a smartphone and biometric equipment. After six months, income comes mainly from commission earned on every banking transaction done at the village.

UP BC Sakhi Yojana Online Registration 2026

UPSRLM does not run one single application window anymore. Instead, district offices release notices for vacant gram panchayats from time to time, and interested women apply against those specific openings. For example, Amethi district released a notice in June 2026 for 166 Banking Correspondent Sakhi posts across its vacant gram panchayats. Women can check www.upsrlm.org for the list of vacant gram panchayats in their own district and apply as per the local notice.

STEP 1 - Go to www.upsrlm.org, the official UPSRLM website, and check the vacant gram panchayat list or the latest district recruitment notice for BC Sakhi posts.

STEP 2 - Open Google Play Store on a smartphone, search for "BC Sakhi App" and open the UP BCSakhi App page, or use this link directly: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.up.srlm.bcselection

STEP 3 - Tap Install and let the app download. Once installed, open the app on the phone.

STEP 4 - On the login screen, enter the registered mobile number and tap Login. Enter the OTP received by SMS to complete registration.

STEP 5 - Read the instructions on the next screen carefully and tap Next, then open the Basic Profile section and fill in personal, address and Self Help Group (SHG) details accurately. Every field matters, so an incomplete profile will not let the form move ahead.

STEP 6 - Upload the required documents and answer the screening questions asked in the app. After submission, the app shows a confirmation message, and selected as well as waitlisted women get further updates on training and verification through the app itself.

What is UP BC Sakhi Yojana

Uttar Pradesh government started this Banking Correspondent Sakhi scheme on 22 May 2020 under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to create jobs for rural women and bring banking services to every doorstep. Each Banking Sakhi is a trained woman from the same village who helps people deposit and withdraw money, open accounts and do other basic banking work near their homes, so villagers do not need to travel to a bank branch for small transactions.

BC Sakhi Yojana is still running as an active, ongoing scheme, and UPSRLM keeps recruiting new Banking Sakhis in gram panchayats that are still vacant. In the first phase, recruitment covered 640 gram panchayats out of 682, and coverage has expanded steadily since then to reach most districts of the state.

UP BC Sakhi Yojana Highlights

Eligibility Criteria for UP BC Sakhi Yojana

Districts release their own recruitment notices under UPSRLM, and eligibility conditions can vary slightly, but the common requirements are given below.

• Applicant must be a woman and a permanent resident of the same gram panchayat where she wants to work as Banking Sakhi.
• She should be a member of a Self Help Group (SHG) linked with the National Rural Livelihood Mission, and should not be a loan defaulter.
• Recent district notices ask for at least 12th pass (Intermediate), though some earlier rounds accepted 10th pass, so candidates should check their own district notice for the exact qualification asked.
• Age limit generally falls between 18 and 40 years, though a few districts have allowed up to 50 years, again depending on the local notice.
• Applicant should know how to operate a smartphone and basic banking or payment apps such as Paytm, PhonePe or Google Pay, and should be comfortable with simple reading and writing work.

Salary and Benefits

Every woman who works as Banking Correspondent Sakhi gets a fixed stipend to begin with, along with support to set up her banking point and, later on, commission-based income. Main benefits are listed below.

• ₹4,000 per month stipend for the first six months, paid under the Rural Livelihood Mission to help each Banking Sakhi get started without financial stress.
• ₹50,000 device support amount to buy a smartphone, biometric device and other equipment needed to run banking transactions from the village.
• Commission on every transaction processed, which becomes the main source of income once the six month stipend period ends, so earnings depend on how many people use her banking point.
• On-the-job training through Rural Self Employment Training Institutes, along with a certification test before deployment in the village.

Selection and Training Process

Selection happens at the gram panchayat level. Once a woman applies against a vacant post, UPSRLM shortlists candidates and sends them for basic training, usually for about six days, covering banking software, safety rules and use of payment apps on a smartphone. After training, candidates appear for a certification test, and only those who pass get deployed as Banking Sakhi in their own village. Those who do not clear the test can be placed on a waiting list and get another training chance later. Selected candidates also go through police verification before final deployment.

Current Status in 2026

Recruitment for BC Sakhi posts is active across Uttar Pradesh in 2026, with district offices publishing notices as and when gram panchayat posts fall vacant. Amethi district, for example, advertised 166 posts in June 2026 for its vacant gram panchayats. Total appointments have crossed 40,000 out of the 58,000 target set for the state, and coverage is expected to reach the remaining gram panchayats in phases. Women interested in applying should keep checking their district UPSRLM office or the official website for the latest local notice, since posts open only when a gram panchayat does not already have a working Banking Sakhi.

Official Website and Helpline

Official website for UP BC Sakhi Yojana and vacant gram panchayat list is www.upsrlm.org. Recruitment updates for individual districts are also published on respective district UPSRLM or district administration websites. For queries, helpline number 8005380270 can be tried, though it is best to confirm the current helpline from the official website since such numbers change from time to time.

FAQ's

Is UP BC Sakhi Yojana still active in 2026?

Yes. Scheme is still running, and UPSRLM keeps recruiting Banking Sakhis in gram panchayats that do not yet have one. Over 40,000 women are already working under it, against a target of 58,000.

What salary does a Banking Sakhi get?

A Banking Sakhi gets ₹4,000 per month for the first six months, plus ₹50,000 for device support. After six months, her income mainly comes from commission on the transactions she processes.

Is 10th pass enough to apply for BC Sakhi posts?

Most recent district notices ask for 12th pass, though this can vary by district and by recruitment round. It is best to check the exact educational qualification mentioned in the specific district notice before applying.

Where can vacant gram panchayat posts be checked?

Vacant gram panchayat list and district-wise recruitment notices are published on www.upsrlm.org. Women can also track updates through the UP BCSakhi App available on Google Play Store.

Is BC Sakhi a permanent government job?

No. It works on a contract basis, starting with a stipend for six months. After that period, a Banking Sakhi continues to work and earn through transaction commission, but the post itself is not converted into a permanent government job.