Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

Central GovtCategory: EmploymentMinistry: Ministry of Rural Development

100 days of guaranteed wage employment per year to rural households. Average daily wage Rs. 220-340 depending on state.

Eligibility criteria

  • 18+

How to apply

Application mode: offline

  1. Apply for Job Card at Gram Panchayat — Card issued in 15 days
  2. Submit work demand application — Demand registered
  3. Receive work allocation in 15 days — Work assigned
  4. Wages paid weekly to bank/post office — Weekly payment

Required documents

Required

  • Aadhaar Card — 12-digit UIDAI identification (Original or photocopy)
  • Bank Account Passbook — Active bank account (First page)
  • Photo ID — Voter ID/ration card (Original)

Official source: https://nrega.nic.in/#mgnregs

Last verified: 23 June 2026

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Compatibility with other schemes

Compatible schemes

You can claim this scheme alongside the following schemes.

  • Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) — MGNREGS workers often join NRLM SHGs for self-employment graduation