Yuva Shakti Scheme West Bengal 2026: ₹3,000 Unemployment Allowance – Apply Date & Eligibility
Updated October 2026: This page earlier covered Yuvasree and Banglar Yuba Sathi. It now covers their replacement — the new government's Yuva Shakti (Bharosa) unemployment allowance — with the latest status, expected amount and eligibility.
The new West Bengal government has promised a monthly allowance for unemployed youth under Yuva Shakti (যুবশক্তি), also called the Yuva Shakti Bharosa Card / Bharosa scheme. As announced in the Budget 2026-27, graduates are to get ₹3,000 a month and other eligible youth (Madhyamik pass) ₹2,000 a month, for unemployed young people from families with income below ₹1 lakh who get no other social benefit. It was expected to start in October, but applications have not opened yet and no official portal is live. Latest reports say applications may begin in November 2026, online and offline. It replaces the earlier Banglar Yuba Sathi (₹1,500/month) and the older Yuvasree scheme.
Yuva Shakti scheme at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Yuva Shakti / Yuva Shakti Bharosa Card (also reported as Bharosa / Bhorsa Karmasathi) |
| Promised | BJP 2026 election campaign (announced by Amit Shah, April 2026) |
| Budget | West Bengal Budget 2026-27, 22 June 2026 |
| Benefit | ₹3,000/month for graduates; ₹2,000/month for others (Madhyamik pass) |
| Who | Unemployed youth; family income below ₹1 lakh; not getting other social benefits |
| Age | Reported as 21–40 years in October reports (the budget statement mentioned 21–45) — final limit awaited |
| Status | Applications not started; no official portal yet (as of 29 Oct 2026) |
| Replaces | Banglar Yuba Sathi (₹1,500/month) and earlier Yuvasree |
From Yuvasree to Yuba Sathi to Yuva Shakti
| Scheme | Government | Benefit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuvasree (যুবশ্রী) | Previous (TMC), from 2013 | ₹1,500/month employment assistance to registered job-seekers | Old scheme |
| Banglar Yuba Sathi (বাংলার যুবসাথী) | Previous (TMC), early 2026 | ₹1,500/month for unemployed youth (payments reported from April 2026) | Replaced |
| Yuva Shakti / Bharosa (যুবশক্তি) | Present (BJP), announced 2026 | ₹3,000 (graduates) / ₹2,000 (others) per month | Applications awaited |
Former Yuba Sathi beneficiaries are expected to need a fresh application under Yuva Shakti once it opens.
Latest update: when will Yuva Shakti applications start?
- June 2026: The Budget said the Bharosa scheme for unemployed youth would launch in October.
- Late September 2026: Some reports said Yuva Shakti forms would be taken at the 2–4 October Janakalyan camps; other reports said the scheme was not part of the camps.
- 29 October 2026: Asianet News Bangla reported that applications had still not started, the portal was not live and Nabanna had issued no notice; the start was expected in early November, with the delay put down to the Puja holidays. The Chief Minister has hinted that work on the launch will begin soon.
Our advice: keep your documents ready (list below) and watch for an official notification. The scheme may also appear at the November–December Janakalyan Shibir camps.
Expected eligibility
- Permanent resident of West Bengal
- Unemployed at the time of applying (not in any government or private job)
- Minimum education Madhyamik (Class 10) pass; graduates get the higher amount
- Age between 21 and 40 (reported) — the budget statement mentioned up to 45; wait for the final notification
- Family income below ₹1 lakh a year
- Not receiving any other social benefit from the government
- Aadhaar-linked bank account in the applicant's own name
- Anyone in regular employment (government or private)
- Families above the income limit or getting other social benefits
Documents to keep ready
- Aadhaar card (mobile number linked for OTP)
- Voter ID / proof of West Bengal residence
- Madhyamik admit card / certificate (age and education proof)
- Graduation mark sheet / certificate (for the ₹3,000 category)
- Family income certificate (from BDO/SDO or as prescribed)
- Bank passbook — own account, Aadhaar-seeded (how to seed Aadhaar)
- Employment Bank / employment exchange registration, if you have one
- Passport-size photograph and self-declaration of unemployment
How the application is expected to work
- Official notification from the state with rules and dates.
- Apply online or offline — reports say both modes are planned: an official portal with Aadhaar/OTP registration, and offline forms at block/municipality offices or camps.
- Fill details — personal, education, family income and employment status; upload documents.
- Verification of education, income and unemployment status.
- Monthly DBT to your bank account after approval.
Other support for youth announced in 2026
- Competitive exam support: the Budget proposed a one-time grant (reported as ₹30,000) for college students preparing for competitive exams, and free coaching centres in every district.
- Government jobs: the state plans to fill 1 lakh vacancies (33% reserved for women), including 20,000 police posts; the Cabinet approved 14,454 posts on 5 October 2026, with recruitment through the WBPSC and the Police Recruitment Board.
- For college girls: the Bhagini Nivedita Scheme — ₹50,000 over three years.
Fake Yuva Shakti websites: several unofficial sites and YouTube videos claim "Yuva Shakti online apply" and ask for Aadhaar, bank details or a fee. As of 29 October 2026 there is no official portal. Do not share documents or pay money; wait for the government's announcement.
Frequently asked questions
How much money will Yuva Shakti give?
As announced in the Budget 2026-27, unemployed graduates are to get ₹3,000 a month and other eligible youth (Madhyamik pass) ₹2,000 a month.
When will Yuva Shakti online apply start?
No date has been announced. It was expected in October 2026 but was delayed; late-October reports say applications may begin in early November 2026.
What is the age limit for Yuva Shakti?
October reports mention 21–40 years, while the budget statement mentioned 21–45. The final limit will be in the official notification.
Will Banglar Yuba Sathi beneficiaries get Yuva Shakti automatically?
That has not been announced. Reports suggest earlier beneficiaries will need to apply afresh once applications open.
Is there any official Yuva Shakti portal?
Not yet (as of 29 October 2026). Avoid websites that claim to register you or ask for a fee.
Can private job holders apply?
No. The allowance is for youth who are completely unemployed at the time of applying.
Sources
- Asianet News Bangla — "October is ending, when will Yuva Shakti applications start?" (29 October 2026)
- Asianet News (Newsable) — West Bengal Budget 2026-27: Bharosa scheme for unemployed youth (22 June 2026)
- ExamBangla — Janakalyan Shibir and Yuva Shakti (28 September 2026)
- Indian Masterminds — Cabinet decisions on 14,454 posts (6 October 2026)
Disclaimer: Annapurna Bhandar Info is an independent information website and is not connected to the Government of West Bengal. Always confirm details on the official portal or at your BDO/SDO office. We never ask for OTP, Aadhaar, bank or card details.