The Central government offers eligible workers a guarantee of 100-work days in a year under the National Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA). In exchange, it offers up to Rs 350 of daily wages, depending on the state where you seek work.
State-wise NREGA wage list 2024
| Name of state/Union territory | Wage rate per day for FY25 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Rs 300 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Rs 234 |
| Assam | Rs 249 |
| Bihar | Rs 245 |
| Chhattisgarh | Rs 244 |
| Goa | Rs 356 |
| Gujarat | Rs 280 |
| Haryana | Rs 374 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Non-scheduled areas – Rs 236
Scheduled areas – Rs 295 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Rs 259 |
| Ladakh | Rs 259 |
| Jharkhand | Rs 245 |
| Karnataka | Rs 349 |
| Kerala | Rs 346 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Rs 243 |
| Maharashtra | Rs 297 |
| Manipur | Rs 272 |
| Meghalaya | Rs 254 |
| Mizoram | Rs 266 |
| Nagaland | Rs 234 |
| Odisha | Rs 254 |
| Punjab | Rs 322 |
| Rajasthan | Rs 266 |
| Sikkim
Sikkim(Three Gram Panchayats named Gnathang, Lachung and Lachen |
Rs 249
Rs 374 |
| Tamil Nadu | Rs 319 |
| Telangana | Rs 300 |
| Tripura | Rs 242 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Rs 237 |
| Uttarakhand | Rs 237 |
| West Bengal | Rs 250 |
| Andaman and Nicobar | Andaman District – Rs 329
Nicobar District – Rs 347 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | Rs 324 |
| Lakshadweep | Rs 315 |
| Puducherry | Rs 319 |
Source: Ministry of Rural Development
Who can apply for NREGA registration?
Those who want to seek employment under the scheme should complete the NREGA registration. A household with adult members desirous of seeking unskilled employment under the MGNREGA may apply for registration. Registration for NREGA is open throughout the year at the office to give maximum opportunity to families that migrate.
How to apply for NREGA registration?
To apply for a NREGA job card in 2023, an applicant should follow the steps mentioned below.
Step 1: Visit your gram panchayat office.
Step 2: You can register for a NREGA job card by asking for it or by filling a prescribed form and submitting it at the gram panchayat office.
Step 3: After verification of your details, a NREGA job card will be issued to you.
As the employment scheme is meant for rural households, the NREGA job card registration process is completely offline. You can, however, download the prescribed form online.
NREGA job card registration form English
NREGA job card registration from sample 2
Click here to download a sample format of the NREGA job card application.
NREGA Hindi registration form
NREGA job card sample
Documents needed for NREGA registration
Following documents can be submitted as proof of identity and address to register for NREGA job card.
- Aadhaar card
- Voter ID card
- PAN card
- Ration card
- Bank passbook
- Passport-size photos
Also see: How to view your name in NREGA job card list?
Can NREGA registration be done online?
No, NREGA registration cannot be done online. Workers looking to enroll for the Central scheme have to apply for this in person at the gram panchayat office.
What happens after NREGA registration is complete?
Under the NREGA scheme, eligible rural households in India are provided with a NREGA job card. Once you have your NREGA job card, you can demand work from the government under the MGNREGA scheme.
How to get benefits of NREGA scheme?
For NREGA registration, you can get in touch with one any of the following stakeholder responsible for implementation of the Central scheme:
- Gram Sabha
- Three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions, especially gram panchayats
- Programme officer at the Block level
- District programme coordinator
- State government
- Ministry of rural development
- Civil society
- Line department
- Convergence department
- Self-help groups
FAQs
What is the mandate of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?
The mandate of MGNREGA is to provide at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment, in a financial year, to every rural household where adults can do unskilled manual work.
What is the time limit for issuing NREGA job cards if the application is correct?
NREGA job cards are issued to eligible households, within a fortnight after the verification is done on finding out the eligibility of a household.
What is the procedure to register for employment under NREGA?
Adults who are looking to work as unskilled wage workers under MGNREGA may apply for registration. The application may be given on prescribed form, or plain paper to the local gram panchayat office. Registration is open throughout the year at the office to give maximum opportunity to families that migrate.
What is the frequency of NREGA job card registration?
NREGA job card registration is done throughout the year.
Who can apply for NREGA registration?
Any adult member of a household can apply for registration.
Can I register for NREGA online?
No, NREGA registration is done offline at the gram panchayat office through the year.
Is applying mandatory to get work under NREGA?
No, eligible households can also apply for work under NREGA by demanding it orally.
Is there any fee for NREGA registration?
No, there is no fee for NREGA registration.
What documents are required for NREGA registration?
For NREGA registration, proof of identity like Aadhaar card, Voter ID or Ration Card), proof of address like electricity bill, water bill or any other valid document), bank account details and a passport-sized photograph is needed.
Is there an age limit for NREGA registration?
Any adult member of a rural household, including senior citizens, can register for NREGA.
Do I need to have an Aadhaar card to register for NREGA?
Yes, Aadhaar card is not needed for NREGA registration.
How long does it take for NREGA registration to be approved?
The approval time may vary, depending on the verification process and workload of the authorities.
