What is Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme? Check Eligibility, How to Apply and Other Key Details

The Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme is a financial support program initiated by the government of West Bengal on February 5, 2026, by the Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, which provides ₹1,500 per month to unemployed youths in the 21-40 age group. 

This is a program to assist those job seekers that have already finished Class 10 and extend their assistance to a maximum of five years or until they find employment so that they are able to fill financial gaps when unemployed.

What are the Key Features of the Banglar Yuva Scheme?

One of the flagship programs of the Sports and Youth Services Department is Banglar Yuva Sathi that concentrates on direct benefit transfer (DBT) with the aim of ensuring that youths become financially independent.

Source: Banglayuvasathi.in

The scheme leaves out individuals who are already getting such benefits as Yuvashree so that there is targeted assistance.

What is the Eligibility Criteria for the Banglar Yuva Scheme?

• Applicants of Banglar Yuva Sathi should have a strict residency, age and educational requirement as mandated by the government.

• Should have attained the age of 21-40 years on date of application.

• A permanent resident of West Bengal and with valid proof.

• Cleared Class 10 (Madhyamik or equivalent) of reputable boards such as WBBSE, CBSE or ICSE.

• Not employed, no full time or part time job.

Exclusions: Yuvashree Arpan/ Yuva Utsaha receivers, non-residents or below Class 10 level. Students or scholarship beneficiaries are still eligible in case they are unemployed. Limits that apply in family income are not available and self-declared unemployment is mandatory.

How to Apply for this Scheme?

Banglar Yuva Sathi 2026 Applications Applications are taken in the primary offline through Duare Sarkar camps between February 15, 2026, and online alternatives can subsequently be followed.

Offline Application (Duare Sarkar Camps):

• Make visits to your constituency, municipality, or office of youth services (Feb 15-26, 2026).

• Get and complete Form-A, Self-Declaration Form, and bank mandate form.

• Late entries will be rejected; no acknowledgment slip will be given.

Online Application (Portal based):

• Go to banglaryuvasathi.gov.in and create an account with mobile number and OTP.

• Full profile containing personal information, education levels, and bank data (Aadhaar-seeded account is obligatory).

• Scans, preview, and submit documents and record the reference ID.

• Processing, in rural areas, is done by the Block Development Officers (BDOs); in urban areas, it is done by the municipal authorities.

Required Documents for Application

See what you can get ready beforehand, so that they can be submitted at the camps; scans at the online.

• New passport size photo.

• Identity and address proofs: Aadhaar Card or Voter ID.

• West Bengal residence Ration card or Domicile Certificate.

• Marksheet Class 10 and Admit Card.

• Local authority (self/family) Income Certificate.

• Highest qualification certificate (more than Class 10).

• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC (where necessary).

• Bank details (bank details cancelled cheque or passbook).

• Make sure that Aadhaar is connected to your bank account in DBT.

Check Application Status

• Check the progress of your Banglar Yuva Sathi application through the official portal and easily.

• Visit banglaryuvasathi.gov.in portal or wb.gov.in portal.

• Select Check Application Status or Track Status.

• Key in registered mobile number, OTP and reference ID/application number.

• Statuses: Submitted, Verified, Approved, Payment Initiated.

The updates are displayed within 30-45 days after submission; SMS will be delivered to the registered mobile.

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