Yuva Shakti Eligibility 2026: Criteria & Guidelines for Banglar Yuva Sathi
Official breakdown of age limits, educational qualifications, domicile conditions, and exclusion rules in West Bengal.
1. Domicile & Residency Requirement
Applicants must be permanent resident citizens of the state of West Bengal with a valid residential address.
2. Educational Qualifications
The applicant must have passed minimum Madhyamik (Class 10) Examination or its recognized equivalent from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) or another recognized state/central board.
3. Age Criteria
Applicants must fall within the designated youth age category as prescribed in the official government gazette and department guidelines.
4. Bank Account & Aadhaar Seeding
Applicants must possess a single-operated active savings bank account with Aadhaar Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) enabled through the NPCI mapper.
5. Application Status Reminder
Online registration for the 2026 cycle officially concluded on 26 February 2026, 12:00 Midnight. No new application forms are currently accepted on the official portal.
1. What is Yuva Shakti (Yuva Sathi)?
The Government of West Bengal presents this flagship initiative under the Bengali name "বাংলার যুব শক্তি" (Banglar Yuva Shakti), while the official domain continues as yubasathi.wb.gov.in. Citizens and applicants frequently search for both Yuva Shakti and Yuva Sathi interchangeably.
2. Current Application Status
Official online application intake closed on 26 February 2026 at 12:00 Midnight. Citizens should be cautious of unofficial third-party websites claiming to accept new forms.
3. Official Helpline & Contact
For application verification and support, contact the official Department Help Desk at 6292248888 or email [email protected].
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