How to Apply for a New NREGA Job Card 2026

1. Eligibility Criteria (पात्रता)

• Must be a citizen of India residing in a rural Gram Panchayat area.
• All applicant family members must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to perform unskilled manual labour.

2. Documents Required (जरूरी दस्तावेज)

• Aadhaar Card: For every adult member wishing to be registered.
• Ration Card: Proof of household composition.
• Bank Passbook Copy: Aadhaar-seeded bank/post office account.
• Passport Size Photographs: 2 photographs of each applicant.

3. Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Obtain Form 1 (Application for Registration) from your local Gram Panchayat office (Panchayat Bhawan) free of cost.
2. Fill in the names, ages, gender, and Aadhaar numbers of all adult family members.
3. Submit the signed form along with photocopies of Aadhaar and Ration Card to the Gram Rozgar Sahayak (GRS) or Panchayat Sachiv.
4. The Panchayat must issue your laminated Job Card within 15 days of verification. No application fee is required.