Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
✓ Information verified — June 2026An employment scheme by the MoRD, providing provide at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled work. Any Indian citizen above the age of 18 years and residing in a rural area can apply to this scheme.
What You Get
- Guaranteed wage employment for 100 days per financial year
- Payment of daily wages at rates fixed by the government
- Work in your own village — no need to travel far
- Work on projects that improve rural infrastructure like roads, water systems, and community facilities
- Employment for any adult family member who volunteers
- Work available for both men and women
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 18–100 years
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must live in a rural area
- Must be willing to do unskilled manual work
- No income limit or caste requirement
- No educational qualification needed
Documents Needed
0/4 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Voter ID Card
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Residence Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Rural Development
- Category
- Employment
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Launched
- 2 Feb 2006
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/mgnregaNodal Ministry
Ministry Of Rural Development
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