Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme: How to Apply Online for Rs. 1500 Monthly Allowance; Check Eligibility and Steps

West Bengal Assembly elections are around the corner, and the state's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, has applied for a master stroke to attract young voters by announcing a monthly allowance of Rs. 1,500 for unemployed youth under the Banglar Yuva Sathi Prakalpa. This is a new welfare initiative to provide financial support to job seekers across West Bengal.

Unemployment is a major political issue in the state, and the West Bengal government claims that unemployment has declined significantly due to skill development initiatives, with around 40 lakh people trained and about 10 lakh placed in jobs.

The scheme was announced during the West Bengal Budget 2026-27 session, where the state government allocated Rs. 5,000 crore for its implementation.

All About the Yuva Sathi Scheme

The Banglar Yuva Sathi Prakalpa is a state-funded unemployment allowance scheme introduced by the government to provide temporary financial support to young people while they search for employment or prepare for competitive exams.

Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive Rs. 1,500 per month, or Rs. 18,000 annually. The allowance will continue for up to five years or until the beneficiary secures employment, whichever comes earlier.

Eligibility criteria for Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme

To apply for the Banglar Yuva Sathi unemployment allowance, applicants must meet several eligibility conditions.

First, the applicant must be a permanent resident of West Bengal. Valid documents such as Voter ID, ration card or domicile certificate may be required as proof of residence.

Second, the age limit for applicants is between 21 and 40 years.

Third, the applicant must have passed Madhyamik (Class 10) from a recognised board.

The scheme is intended strictly for unemployed youth, meaning individuals currently working in government jobs, private companies or contractual positions will not be eligible.

Applicants who are already receiving unemployment allowance from another government scheme will also not qualify. However, scholarship recipients under programmes such as Kanyashree or the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship may still apply.

As per the Official announcement, one should note that the Banglar Yuva Sathi scheme will not apply to

• Individuals below 21 or above 40 years of age
• Those who have not passed Class 10
• Currently employed individuals
• Full-time students enrolled in colleges or universities
• Non-residents of West Bengal
• People already receiving similar unemployment benefits from other schemes

Documents required for Banglar Yuva Sathi application

Applicants will need to submit several documents while applying for the scheme. These include:
Aadhaar card

• Madhyamik certificate (education proof)
• Bank passbook (first page)
• Voter ID or ration card (residence proof)
• Passport-size photograph
• Active mobile number

The bank account must be Aadhaar-linked and active, as payments will be made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

How to apply for Banglar Yuva Sathi: Step-by-Step Guide

The West Bengal government is expected to accept applications through both offline camps via the Duare Sarkar model and an online portal.

Steps to apply via the Offline Application Process

Step 1: Check eligibility for the scheme

Step 2: Collect required documents

Step 3: Visit the nearest government camp

Step 3: Fill out the application form

Step 4: Submit documents and collect an acknowledgement receipt

Step 5: Wait for verification and approval

Online application process

The state government is also expected to launch a Banglar Yuva Sathi online application portal, where applicants will be able to Register online, Upload documents andTrack application status