Sarkari Yojana

Banglar Yuba Sathi

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
West Bengal
Quick Summary: Banglar Yuba Sathi pays unemployed West Bengal youth aged 21 to 40 who have passed Madhyamik ₹1,500 a month by DBT for up to 5 years or until they find a job.

About Banglar Yuba Sathi

Run by the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Government of West Bengal, “Banglar Yuba Sathi” backs educated young people without jobs by paying them ₹1,500/- each month via direct bank transfer. Payments continue for up to 5 year, or until the youth finds employment or joins another scheme, whichever happens first.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Banglar Yuba Sathi, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

Applicants must be permanent residents of West Bengal.
Applicants must be 21 to 40 years old as on 01.04.2026.
Applicants must be without employment.
Applicants must have cleared the Madhyamik or an equivalent examination. Notes:
Yearly verification of live status of the beneficiary of the scheme: Every year, a check is carried out to confirm whether the beneficiary is alive.
Stopping or withholding of financial assistance: After allowing the beneficiary a chance to be heard, the Government may halt or hold back the assistance where:

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It turns out the Financial Assistance was sanctioned…

It turns out the Financial Assistance was sanctioned on wrong grounds.

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The beneficiary no longer satisfies the eligibility condition…

The beneficiary no longer satisfies the eligibility condition for the assistance.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Banglar Yuba Sathi provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance: A monthly payment of ₹1,500/-.
Mode of Disbursement: Money is sent via Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) into an AADHAR Linked Bank Account held only in the name of the eligible unemployed youth.
Frequency of Disbursement: Payment is made every month or at regular intervals.
Validity of Benefit: Support lasts no longer than 5 years, as long as eligibility continues, or until the youth gets a job or joins another scheme, whichever comes first.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

For Offline Application:
Attach self-attested copies of these documents to the application form:

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A recent passport size colour photo of the…

A recent passport size colour photo of the applicant, duly signed.

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Aadhaar identity card

Aadhaar identity card.

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Madhyamik / Equivalent examination Admit Card, Marksheet, or…

Madhyamik / Equivalent examination Admit Card, Marksheet, or Certificate of Educational Qualification.

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OBC/SC/ST certificate (where needed)

OBC/SC/ST certificate (where needed).

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Voter identity card

Voter identity card.

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Bank Account

Bank Account: a self-attested photocopy of the first page of the bank passbook showing the account holder's name, account number, bank address, IFS code and MICR No.

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Cancelled cheque

Cancelled cheque: the account must be a single account held only by the eligible unemployed youth.
A self-declaration from the applicant stating:

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That he/she lives in West Bengal

That he/she lives in West Bengal.

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That he/she gets no monthly payment from any…

That he/she gets no monthly payment from any regular State Government job, apart from any educational benefit or scholarship.

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That he/she will notify the authority on getting…

That he/she will notify the authority on getting a job, joining another scheme, or otherwise becoming ineligible.

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That all details given in the application form…

That all details given in the application form are correct.

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That he/she has no objection to Aadhaar Based…

That he/she has no objection to Aadhaar Based Authentication and voluntarily consents, as required under the Aadhaar Act, 2016 & its Regulations, to seeding his/her Aadhaar number for purposes connected with "Banglar Yuba Sathi". For Online Application:

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Admit Card of Madhyamik or equivalent (PDF only,…

Admit Card of Madhyamik or equivalent (PDF only, File size: max 300 KB)

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Mark Sheet or educational qualification certificate of Madhyamik…

Mark Sheet or educational qualification certificate of Madhyamik or equivalent (PDF only, File size: max 300 KB)

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Aadhaar Card copy (PDF only, File size

Aadhaar Card copy (PDF only, File size: max 300 KB)

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Voter Card copy (PDF only, File size

Voter Card copy (PDF only, File size: max 300 KB)

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Passbook's first page (PDF only, File size

Passbook's first page (PDF only, File size: max 300 KB)

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SC/ST/OBC Certificate copy, for SC/ST/OBC applicants (PDF only,…

SC/ST/OBC Certificate copy, for SC/ST/OBC applicants (PDF only, File size: max 300 KB)

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A recent Passport-size Photo (JPG or PNG only,…

A recent Passport-size Photo (JPG or PNG only, size: max 50 KB)

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The applicant's Signature (JPG or PNG only, size

The applicant's Signature (JPG or PNG only, size: max 50 KB)

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A working Mobile Number, to which an OTP/…

A working Mobile Number, to which an OTP/ Secret Pin will be sent and which will be used for all communication.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Banglar Yuba Sathi through the online application process outlined below.

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Go to the Official Website and select the…

Go to the Official Website and select the "Click to Apply" icon.

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Provide an active, valid mobile number and the…

Provide an active, valid mobile number and the captcha. After submitting, you will receive a secret PIN (OTP) by SMS on that number, which is needed to finish logging in.

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Once logged in, the application page opens; fill…

Once logged in, the application page opens; fill in the online application form with the required details and submit it.

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Before final submission, upload every mandatory supporting document…

Before final submission, upload every mandatory supporting document on the prescribed list.

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Press Final Submit to lodge the application

Press Final Submit to lodge the application.

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When submission succeeds, download the application form and…

When submission succeeds, download the application form and keep it for later reference. Check Application Status: Click here . Help & Support: 18003450117 / 033-22140152

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Banglar Yuba Sathi through the offline application process outlined below.

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The Banglar Yuba Sathi application form is given…

The Banglar Yuba Sathi application form is given out free at camps held across the state's assembly constituencies.

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It can also be downloaded from the department's…

It can also be downloaded from the department's website (News & Events > 2026 > Application Form for Bangler Yuba Sathi Scheme).

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Eligible applicants should hand in the completed, signed…

Eligible applicants should hand in the completed, signed form with self-attested copies of all mandatory documents at these camps or other notified venues. Find Your Nearest Camp: Click here .

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

- The applicant must not be covered under any other social security scheme.

- The applicant must not be receiving any State Government allowances (except scholarship/educational benefits).

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References