What do you get under Yuva Sathi?
Announced in the February 2026 budget: ₹1,500 a month for unemployed youth who passed Madhyamik, until they get a job or for up to 5 years. Registration ran in camps in February 2026 and has closed.
Yuva Sathi: latest updates
- The state was reported to be preparing a portal for the Yuva Shakti Bharosa Card youth allowance before Durga Puja; amounts of ₹3,000 for graduates and ₹2,000 for others were reported. No official rules yet. news report
- Interim budget announced Banglar Yuba Sathi: ₹1,500 a month for unemployed youth aged 21 to 40 who passed Madhyamik. official source
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Who is eligible for Yuva Sathi?
- West Bengal residents aged 21 to 40 who passed Madhyamik (class 10) and are unemployed.
- Not covered by another government social security scheme, apart from scholarships.
Documents needed for Yuva Sathi
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How to apply for Yuva Sathi
- No new applications: the Yuba Sathi portal says the application period has ended.
- Watch wb.gov.in and the Youth Services and Sports Department for the Yuva Shakti Bharosa Card rules before giving documents to anyone.
How to check Yuva Sathi status
- Earlier applicants can use "Application Status" on yubasathi.wb.gov.in.
- Helpline on the portal: 6292248888.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Yuva Sathi?
West Bengal residents aged 21 to 40 who passed Madhyamik (class 10) and are unemployed. Not covered by another government social security scheme, apart from scholarships.
How much do I get under Yuva Sathi?
Announced in the February 2026 budget: ₹1,500 a month for unemployed youth who passed Madhyamik, until they get a job or for up to 5 years. Registration ran in camps in February 2026 and has closed.
What documents do I need for Yuva Sathi?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Education certificates (marksheets); Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Mobile number for OTP.
How do I apply for Yuva Sathi?
No new applications: the Yuba Sathi portal says the application period has ended. Watch wb.gov.in and the Youth Services and Sports Department for the Yuva Shakti Bharosa Card rules before giving documents to anyone. Official site: https://yubasathi.wb.gov.in/
How do I check Yuva Sathi status?
Earlier applicants can use "Application Status" on yubasathi.wb.gov.in. Helpline on the portal: 6292248888.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Yuva Sathi?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Is Yuva Sathi still open?
No. The official portal yubasathi.wb.gov.in says the online application period has ended. The new government has spoken of a youth allowance called Yuva Shakti Bharosa Card, but its rules and portal were not out at our last check.
Will Yuva Sathi applicants get the Yuva Shakti Bharosa Card money?
This has not been officially announced. Keep your Yuva Sathi acknowledgement and wait for the official notice on wb.gov.in. Do not pay anyone who offers to register you early.
Official sources
- Banglar Yuba Sathi portal, Department of Youth Services and Sports, Govt of West Bengal
- West Bengal Budget Speech 2026-27 (interim, 5 February 2026), Finance Department
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.