Yuva Shakti 2026 (Banglar Yuva Sathi): Application, Status & Eligibility

🔴 Official Department Notice

Online Application Submission on the official portal officially closed on 26 February 2026 at 12:00 Midnight.

"No new application or modification will be accepted after the closing time." (Department of Youth Services & Sports, Govt of West Bengal). The department is currently conducting backend data validation and block-level verification.

The Government of West Bengal presents this flagship youth empowerment initiative on its official portal using the Bengali title "বাংলার যুব শক্তি" (Banglar Yuva Shakti), while the official government web domain continues as yubasathi.wb.gov.in.

Because of this dual presentation, citizens and job seekers search using both Yuva Shakti and Yuva Sathi (as well as Yuba Sathi, যুব শক্তি, and যুব সাথী). Both names refer to the same official state program designed to provide financial assistance, skill development, and employment facilitation to educated youth across West Bengal.

The initiative is designed to assist youth who have passed at least the Madhyamik (10th standard) examination with financial security and professional development opportunities.

The only authentic and official government web portal for the initiative is:

Official Portal: https://yubasathi.wb.gov.in/ ↗

All official notifications, quick tips, document guidelines, and beneficiary tracking are hosted directly on this government domain under the Department of Youth Services & Sports.

No. Application submission is currently closed. As per the official notification, online registration closed on 26 February 2026 at 12:00 Midnight.

Caution: Beware of fake or unauthorized third-party websites claiming to accept new application forms or requesting money. Official government services are completely free and provided only via yubasathi.wb.gov.in.

As established by the Department of Youth Services & Sports, the core eligibility conditions include:

• Domicile: Permanent resident citizen of West Bengal.
• Educational Qualification: Minimum passed Madhyamik Examination (Class 10) or its equivalent from a recognized board.
• Age Limit: Within the youth age category prescribed in official circulars.
• Employment & Direct Benefit Status: Unemployed youth who meet state assistance criteria.
• Bank Account: Single active bank savings account seeded with Aadhaar for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

As detailed in the official portal Quick Tips, applicants require the following verified documents and upload specifications:

1. Madhyamik / Equivalent Admit Card: Serves as proof of age and date of birth.
2. Madhyamik / Equivalent Marksheet / Certificate: Proof of educational qualification.
3. Aadhaar Card: Mandatory identity and biometric verification.
4. Voter Identity Card (EPIC): Proof of citizenship and West Bengal residency.
5. First Page of Bank Passbook: Must clearly show Account Holder Name, Account Number, and IFSC Code.

For citizen reference and upcoming intake cycles, the standard online form fill up process on yubasathi.wb.gov.in involves:

1. Registration & OTP Verification: Enter mobile number and verify via OTP on the official portal.
2. Applicant Basic Details: Enter Name, Father/Mother Name, Date of Birth, Gender, and Aadhaar Number.
3. Educational Qualifications: Provide Madhyamik Board details, passing year, roll number, and marks obtained.
4. Document Upload: Upload scanned copies of Admit Card, Marksheet, Aadhaar, Voter Card, and Passbook (under 300KB PDF).
5. Photo & Signature: Upload recent photograph and signature (under 50KB).
6. Final Submission: Review all entries and download the Application Acknowledgement Slip with unique Reference ID.

Applicants can track the progress of their submitted form using the following methods:

1. Visit https://yubasathi.wb.gov.in/.
2. Click on "Track Status".
3. Enter your registered mobile number and Reference ID.
4. Verify via OTP and view status (e.g. Under Scrutiny, BDO Verified, Approved).

If you face technical difficulties, contact the official Department Helpline at 6292248888.

Financial benefits under Banglar Yuva Shakti are disbursed electronically via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly from the state treasury into the beneficiary's bank account.

To ensure uninterrupted payment credit:

• Ensure your bank account is active and seeded with Aadhaar on the NPCI mapper.
• Verify that your bank account name spelling matches your Aadhaar card and application form.
• Single-holder accounts are recommended to prevent electronic transfer failure.

Physical document verification and citizen assistance are organized across:

• Duare Sarkar Outreach Camps: Ward and Gram Panchayat level assistance desks.
• Block Development Offices (BDO): Rural area scrutiny and grievance desks.
• Sub-Divisional Offices (SDO) & Borough Offices: Urban and municipal document verification nodes across all 23 districts of West Bengal.

Department: Department of Youth Services & Sports, Govt of West Bengal

Official Help Desk Helpline: 6292248888

Official Support Email: [email protected]

Official Portal: https://yubasathi.wb.gov.in/ ↗

Yes. The official government portal presents the scheme under the Bengali name "বাংলার যুব শক্তি" (Banglar Yuva Shakti), while the official domain remains yubasathi.wb.gov.in. Both names refer to the same youth welfare program.

No. Application submission on yubasathi.wb.gov.in officially closed on 26 February 2026 at 12:00 Midnight. No new applications are accepted at this time.

The official Department of Youth Services & Sports help desk number is 6292248888 and email support is [email protected].

PDF documents must be maximum 300 KB each. Passport size photo and applicant signature must be maximum 50 KB each in JPG or PNG format.

Benefits are credited directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through electronic Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).