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How to Apply for MGNREGA Job Card 2026

Apply for MGNREGA Job Card - guarantees 100 days unskilled labour at minimum wage. Free.

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About This Guide

MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) guarantees 100 days unskilled wage employment per rural household per year. Apply for Job Card at Gram Panchayat. Free, lifetime valid. Wages: โ‚น220-350/day (state varies). Direct DBT to bank.

Eligibility Criteria

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit Gram Panchayat
Local Sarpanch/Panchayat Secretary.
Get Application Form
Form for Job Card application. Available online too.
Fill Form
Household details, all adult members, Aadhaar, bank.
Submit
Photo with all members. Sarpanch verifies.
Receive Job Card
Within 15 days. Card with photos.
Demand Work
Apply for 14-day work spell. Within 15 days work provided.
Work
Earthworks, water conservation, road work. Locality.
Receive Wages
15 days post-work. DBT to bank.
100 Days Per Year
Up to 100 days per household annually.

Key Benefits

What Happens After Application?

Card in 15 days. Demand work via written application. Work site within 5 km. Wages weekly DBT. 100 days/year guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Urban areas?
No, MGNREGA only rural. Urban poor use other schemes.
Skilled work?
No, only unskilled manual work. For skilled, use PMKVY.

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