Yuva Shakti 2026 (Yuva Sathi) – Application, Status & Latest Update

Banglar Yuva Shakti is the state youth welfare initiative under the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Government of West Bengal, designed to assist youth who have passed at least the Madhyamik (10th standard) examination with financial security and professional development opportunities.

The official government web domain is yubasathi.wb.gov.in and the program is widely known historically as Yuva Sathi (যুব সাথী). While the official portal currently titles it "বাংলার যুব শক্তি" (Banglar Yuva Shakti), citizens and job seekers search using both terms interchangeably for the same official state program.

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." The department is currently conducting backend data validation and block-level verification.

Applicants can track the progress of their submitted form by visiting the official portal, clicking on "Track Status", and entering their registered mobile number and Reference ID. Verification is done via OTP.

Whether you search for Yuva Shakti or Yuva Sathi, the status check procedure is identical. Your application status may show as Under Scrutiny, BDO Verified, or Approved.

• Domicile: Permanent resident citizen of West Bengal.
• Educational Qualification: Minimum passed Madhyamik Examination (Class 10) or its equivalent.
• Age Limit: Within the youth age category prescribed in official circulars.
• Employment: Unemployed youth who meet state assistance criteria.

The eligibility criteria for Yuva Sathi are exactly the same as Yuva Shakti. Applicants must also possess a single active bank savings account seeded with Aadhaar for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

• Madhyamik / Equivalent Admit Card (proof of age)
• Madhyamik / Equivalent Marksheet
• Aadhaar Card
• Voter Identity Card (EPIC)
• First Page of Bank Passbook

PDF Documents must be max 300 KB each. Passport Photograph and Signature must be max 50 KB (JPG/PNG).

Online application submission is currently closed.

When active, the process involves Registration & OTP Verification, Applicant Basic Details, Educational Qualifications, Document Upload, and Final Submission on the official portal.

Online application submission is currently closed.

Beware of fake or unauthorized third-party websites claiming to accept new application forms. Official government services are completely free.

Financial benefits are disbursed electronically via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly from the state treasury into the beneficiary Aadhaar-seeded bank account. Single-holder accounts are recommended to prevent transfer failure.

The only authentic and official government web portal for the initiative is: https://yubasathi.wb.gov.in/. All official notifications, document guidelines, and beneficiary tracking are hosted directly on this government domain.

Is Yuva Shakti the same as Yuva Sathi? Yes. They refer to the same scheme under the Department of Youth Services & Sports.

Is online application open? No, it closed on 26 February 2026.

What is the helpline? The official help desk is 6292248888.