MGNREGA 2026 – 100 Days Work & ₹267 Daily Wage Apply

The MGNREGA 2026 (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) guarantees 100 days of paid work per household per year in rural India. Every rural household that wants work is entitled to it by law. If work is not provided within 15 days of application, an unemployment allowance is payable. Wages are paid directly to the worker’s bank account. Check your job card and work history at nrega.nic.in. Last updated: 17.05.2026.

MGNREGA 2026 – Wage Rates (Selected States)

MGNREGA 2026 – Important Links

Key Benefits

• 100 days guaranteed work per household per year
• Work within 5 km of residence — extra 10% wages if work site is beyond 5 km
• Wages paid within 15 days — delayed payment attracts compensation
• At least 33% of workers on any work site must be women
• Unemployment allowance if work not provided within 15 days of application
• Tools and safety equipment provided free

How to Apply (Get Job Card)

1. Visit your Gram Panchayat office
2. Submit an application for MGNREGA job card with household details
3. Job card issued within 15 days — free of cost
4. After getting job card, apply for work in writing to the Gram Panchayat
5. Work must be provided within 15 days of application

Documents Required

• Aadhaar card of all working adult members
• Bank account details (linked to Aadhaar)
• Residence proof in the village
• Photograph of the family

Helpline: 1800-111-555 (MGNREGA, toll-free)

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