NREGA Job Card Status & List 2026 (MGNREGA Payment Check)

One-line answer: To check your NREGA / MGNREGA job card status, list and payment in 2026, open nrega.dord.gov.in, go to Reports, then pick your State, District, Block and Panchayat to see the job card holder list, work history and wage payments.

Full answer. MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act), commonly searched as NREGA, gives every rural household 100 days of unskilled work per year at the state-notified daily wage. The single official portal is nrega.dord.gov.in (run by NIC for the Ministry of Rural Development). Open it, go to Reports, pick State, District, Block, Panchayat and Year, then open Job Card and search by household name. The record shows the job card number, family members, work-by-work payment, muster-roll attendance, wage delay flags and a masked bank account. Statutory wage payment is within 15 days of work completion. If wages are stuck beyond 15 days, you are entitled to delay compensation under S.3(3) of the MGNREGA Act at 0.05% per day, payable from State funds. Beyond 30 days, file an RTI to the Block Programme Officer (BPO) under S.6(1) of the RTI Act 2005. For a step-by-step walkthrough see how to file an RTI in India.

• How to find your job card
• NREGA job card list, state by state
• What the job card shows
• Reading the wage / payment status
• If your wages are stuck
• Apply for a new job card
• How to check MGNREGA job card status by state
• How to download MGNREGA job card PDF
• How to check MGNREGA attendance and muster roll
• MGNREGA wage rate 2025-26 state-wise
• What to do if MGNREGA wages are delayed
• How to file RTI for delayed MGNREGA wages
• Comparing states' MGNREGA performance
• FAQ

1. Open nrega.dord.gov.in.
2. Click Reports in the menu.
3. Pick Job Card, then State, then Financial Year (pick 2025-26 for the current year).
4. Pick District, Block and Panchayat.
5. The full Job-Card-Holder list appears. Click your household name.
6. The full record displays: family members, registered date, work history, muster-roll attendance and payment per spell.

From the same Job Card page, click Print at top right. The card downloads as a PDF with QR code, family photo (if uploaded) and 100-day balance.

The job card list (often searched as nrega job card list 2026, nrega list state wise, or nrega.dord.gov.in list) lives in the same place for every state. The only thing that changes is which State you pick in step 3 above. Here is the direct path:

1. Open nrega.dord.gov.in, then Reports → Job Card.
2. Choose your State from the list below, then drill down to District → Block → Panchayat.
3. Click Get Report to see the panchayat-wise list with job card numbers, names and work status.

The states with the largest NREGA job card base (so the most-searched lists) are:

The daily wage rate is notified separately for each state and revised every financial year by the Centre. Check the current figure for your state at nrega.dord.gov.in under Schedule of Rates rather than relying on a number you read elsewhere, because rates change each April.

This table explains the mgnrega payment status labels you will see on the portal:

Mates record daily attendance and forward the muster-roll to the Block. A stuck wage often means the muster-roll was not forwarded. Visit your Gram Panchayat office first.

If GP staff do not respond, file an RTI to the Block Programme Officer (BPO):

To CPIO, Block Programme Officer, MGNREGA, [Your Block]
Subject: RTI u/s 6(1) - MGNREGA wage delay
1. Wage status for Job Card No: [your card no], for the work-spell from [start date] to [end date].
2. Date the muster-roll for this spell was forwarded to PFMS.
3. Date the Funds Transfer Order (FTO) was generated.
4. Reason for any delay beyond 15 days.
5. Delay-compensation amount eligible under S.3(3) MGNREGA Act 2005.
6. SLA breach data for this Block in FY 2025-26.

Use the RTI Drafter (pick the MGNREGA topic) or read the detailed RTI for MGNREGA wage delay guide. Statutory reply time is 30 days under S.7(1) of the RTI Act 2005.

If wages are paid late, you are automatically entitled to delay compensation:

• 0.05% per day of the wage amount.
• Calculated from day 16 onwards.
• Example: Rs.1,000 wage delayed by 30 days = Rs.1,000 x 0.05% x 14 days beyond the grace period = about Rs.7 compensation.
• Paid from State funds, not the Centre.

Every Gram Panchayat must conduct a social audit twice a year under S.17 of the MGNREGA Act. If there is a pattern of wage delays, raise it at the next social audit. The social-audit minutes are public and admissible in court.

1. Visit your Gram Panchayat (GP) office.
2. Submit Form 1 (job-card application) with proof of address (Aadhaar / voter ID).
3. The GP must issue the job card within 15 days under S.3(1) of the MGNREGA Act.
4. If the GP delays beyond 15 days, file an RTI to the GP Secretary under S.6(1) of the RTI Act 2005. See the full apply for MGNREGA job card guide.

Many citizens search for their NREGA job card by state name - for example “nrega job card UP”, “nrega job card Bihar”, or “nrega job card list West Bengal”. The process is identical for every state, but here are the direct deep-link paths for the most-searched states:

If you need to file an RTI for a specific state's MGNREGA records, see our state-specific RTI guides: file RTI in Uttar Pradesh, file RTI in Bihar, file RTI in West Bengal, file RTI in Madhya Pradesh, file RTI in Rajasthan, file RTI in Maharashtra, file RTI in Tamil Nadu, file RTI in Karnataka, file RTI in Odisha, file RTI in Jharkhand, file RTI in Gujarat, file RTI in Kerala.

You can download a PDF copy of your MGNREGA job card directly from the official portal:

1. Open nrega.dord.gov.in → Reports → Job Card.
2. Select State → District → Block → Panchayat → Financial Year.
3. Click your household name in the Job-Card-Holder list.
4. Click Print (top right) to open the print dialog.
5. Choose Save as PDF as the destination.
6. The downloaded PDF contains: the 18-digit job card number, family member photos (if uploaded), 100-day balance, work history summary, and a QR code for verification.

The PDF job card is valid proof of registration and can be used for:

1. Applying for a Kisan Credit Card at banks - see KCC RTI guide.
2. Linking to e-Shram registration for unorganised workers - see e-Shram card status.
3. Availing PMAY-G housing benefits - see PMAY-G beneficiary status.
4. Claiming labour department benefits - see labour card status and BOCW registration.

MGNREGA attendance is recorded daily on the eMuster roll, a digitised attendance system maintained at the Gram Panchayat level. Here is how to verify your attendance:

1. Go to nrega.dord.gov.in → Reports → Muster Roll or eMuster.
2. Select State → District → Block → Panchayat → Financial Year.
3. Choose the work (project) for which you want to check attendance.
4. The muster roll shows: day-by-day attendance, worker names, job card numbers, days worked, and wage amount for each worker.
5. You can cross-check this with your job card's work history section.

For more on using RTI to obtain attendance records, see RTI for MGNREGA wages, RTI for attendance records, and how to file RTI at Gram Panchayat level.

The MGNREGA daily wage rate is notified separately for each state and union territory by the Ministry of Rural Development. Rates are revised every financial year (effective 1 April). Below is the state-wise MGNREGA wage rate for FY 2025-26 for the top states by worker base. These figures are sourced from the official notification on nrega.dord.gov.in under Schedule of Rates:

The national average MGNREGA wage rate for 2025-26 is approximately Rs.260 per day. Haryana has the highest rate at Rs.366/day, while Bihar has the lowest at Rs.225/day. For wage recovery under the Code on Wages if you were paid less than the notified rate, see how to recover unpaid minimum wages.

MGNREGA wages are supposed to be paid within 15 days of completing a work spell. If your payment is delayed, follow this escalation ladder:

1. Days 1-15: Check with your Mate (work supervisor) or Gram Panchayat Secretary to confirm the muster roll has been forwarded. Many delays are caused by the muster roll sitting at the GP office.
2. Days 16-30: You are automatically entitled to delay compensation at 0.05% per day under S.3(3) of the MGNREGA Act 2005. This should be added automatically - check your job card record.
3. Days 30+: File an RTI to the Block Programme Officer (BPO) asking for: wage status, FTO date, PFMS date, reason for delay, and delay compensation amount. See the MGNREGA RTI guide and use the RTI Drafter tool.
4. No response to RTI in 30 days: File a First Appeal under S.19(1) of the RTI Act 2005 to the First Appellate Authority. See how to file first appeal and first appeal guide.
5. No response to First Appeal: File a Second Appeal to the State Information Commission under S.19(3). See second appeal guide.
6. Pattern of delays: Raise the issue at the next social audit (mandatory twice yearly under S.17 MGNREGA Act). Also consider filing a complaint to the MGNREGA Ombudsman - see MGNREGA ombudsman complaint guide.

Filing an RTI for MGNREGA wage delays is one of the most effective ways to force action. Here is a step-by-step guide:

1. Identify the Public Information Officer (PIO): For MGNREGA, the CPIO is the Block Programme Officer (BPO). If the BPO does not respond, the First Appellate Authority is the District Programme Coordinator (DPC).
2. Draft your RTI application: Focus on specific, factual questions. See the template in the MGNREGA wage delay RTI guide or use the RTI Drafter.
3. Pay the fee: Rs.10 for general applicants, free for BPL cardholders under RTI Act rules. See RTI fee waiver guide and BPL fee waiver.
4. Submit: By hand at the BPO office, by registered post, or online through your state's RTI portal. See file RTI online or state RTI portals.
5. Statutory timeline: The PIO must reply within 30 days (48 hours if life/liberty under S.7(1)). See RTI Act 2005 complete guide.
6. If no reply or unsatisfactory reply: File a First Appeal within 30 days under S.19(1). See first appeal guide.
7. If still unsatisfied: File a Second Appeal to the State Information Commission under S.19(3). See second appeal guide.

Common RTI questions for MGNREGA wage delays:

1. Status of wage payment for Job Card No. [X], work period [date range]
2. Date on which the FTO/Funds Transfer Order was generated for this work spell
3. Date on which payment was sent to PFMS
4. Date of credit to the worker's bank account
5. Reason for delay beyond the statutory 15-day period
6. Amount of delay compensation payable under S.3(3) of MGNREGA Act 2005
7. Total number of wage-delay complaints pending in this Block in FY 2025-26

For more on RTI drafting, see how to write an effective RTI application, RTI format guide, and top 20 RTI questions.

To compare your state against a neighbouring state on average wage delay, percentage of work completed, or person-days generated:

1. Go to Reports → R6.4 - At a Glance at nrega.dord.gov.in.
2. The state-wise dashboard shows total person-days, average wage, average payment delay, percentage of SC/ST work and women's participation.
3. Or use R8.1 - Reports for Citizens for citizen-friendly summaries.

nrega.dord.gov.in is the single official MGNREGA portal, built by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for the Ministry of Rural Development. Every job card, work record, muster-roll and wage payment in the country is published here. Beware of look-alike sites; the genuine address ends in .dord.gov.in or .nic.in.

Open nrega.dord.gov.in → Reports → Job Card, pick your State, District, Block and Panchayat, then open the Job-Card-Holder list and find your household name. There is no all-India name search; you must drill down to your panchayat first.

After opening your household record on nrega.dord.gov.in, click Print at the top right. The job card downloads as a PDF with the QR code, registered family members and your 100-day balance. See the detailed PDF download guide above.

It is an 18-digit number printed on your physical job card and shown on your household record on nrega.dord.gov.in. If you have lost the card, your Gram Panchayat Secretary holds the master register, or you can file an RTI for a certified copy under S.6(1) of the RTI Act 2005.

On your household record, each work spell shows a payment line: Wage Calculated → Wage Sent for Payment → Wage Released. “Wage Released” means the bank has been credited. If it shows “Wage Pending” or “Wage Rejected” beyond 15 days, follow the wage-stuck steps above.

Statutorily 100 days per household per FY. Drought-affected areas get up to 150 days. Some forest-rights (FRA) and aspirational-district areas have extended quotas.

It varies by state and is notified annually by the Centre. Check the state-wise wage rate table above for FY 2025-26, or verify the live figure at nrega.dord.gov.in under Schedule of Rates.

Common reasons: you worked fewer days than recorded (verify against the Mate's muster-roll), the wage rate changed mid-year, the work was on a lower-rate schedule, or there were deductions for tools or materials.

The Mate or GP secretary is responsible. File an RTI for the original muster-roll copy; it is public information under S.17(5) of the MGNREGA Act and S.4(1)(b)(xii) of the RTI Act 2005.

Yes. Under S.17(5) of the MGNREGA Act, all MGNREGA records (muster-rolls, work proposals, payment registers, social-audit reports) are public. An RTI to the BPO is the standard route.

Generally, job cards are tied to your home state. Inter-state migration would require fresh registration in the destination state.

Wages must be credited within 15 days of work completion as per S.3(3) of the MGNREGA Act 2005. If delayed beyond 15 days, delay compensation at 0.05% per day is payable automatically.

Yes. BPL cardholders are exempt from the Rs.10 RTI application fee under the RTI Rules. You must attach a copy of your BPL certificate. See why RTI is free for BPL and how to claim RTI fee waiver.

Visit your Gram Panchayat office and submit a correction request with supporting documents (Aadhaar, voter ID). The BPO must update the record. If not done within 30 days, file an RTI. See RTI for Gram Panchayat guide.

The social audit is a mandatory community-led review of all MGNREGA works in a Gram Panchayat, conducted twice a year under S.17 of the MGNREGA Act. All registered voters in the panchayat can participate. Findings are public and legally admissible.

You do not need to apply - delay compensation at 0.05% per day (from day 16) is automatic under S.3(3) of the MGNREGA Act. If it is not credited, file an RTI to the BPO asking for the delay compensation amount payable. See the RTI guide.

They are the same scheme. “NREGA” (National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) was renamed to “MGNREGA” (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) on 2 October 2009, when “Mahatma Gandhi” was prefixed. Both terms are commonly used in search. The official portal is nrega.dord.gov.in.

Yes. You can file a complaint to the MGNREGA Ombudsman at the district level. See MGNREGA ombudsman complaint guide. You can also file a grievance on the CPGRAMS portal - see CPGRAMS grievance guide and CPGRAMS RTI guide.

MGNREGA-registered households often qualify for a Kisan Credit Card at concessional rates:

• HDFC Bank - Rural and Inclusive Banking - hdfcbank.com
• SBI - Kisan Credit Card - sbi.co.in/agri-rural
• PNB - Kisan / SHG loans - pnbindia.in

If your job-card household is BPL, also see the PMAY beneficiary status check for housing.

• No work in 15 days? Claim your G RAM G unemployment allowance
• Apply for MGNREGA job card - full guide
• RTI for MGNREGA wage delay - sample template
• RTI for MGNREGA wages not paid
• RTI for MGNREGA wage delay
• MGNREGA ombudsman complaint - unpaid wages
• MGNREGA wage delay RTI
• MGNREGA payment status check
• PMAY beneficiary status check 2026
• PM-KISAN status - Rs.6,000 a year
• PM-KISAN installment status
• e-Shram card status for unorganised workers
• Labour card status check
• BOCW construction worker registration
• PMAY-G / IAY beneficiary status
• Employment and labour schemes in India
• How to file RTI at Gram Panchayat level
• How to file first appeal under RTI S.19
• RTI second appeal - CIC / SIC guide
• RTI Act 2005 - complete guide
• How to write an effective RTI application
• File RTI online in India
• Why RTI is free for BPL applicants
• RTI fee waiver for BPL - 2026
• File CPGRAMS grievance
• Recover unpaid minimum wages
• RTI Drafter - for stuck MGNREGA wages

• nrega.dord.gov.in - MGNREGA MIS, Ministry of Rural Development (NIC)
• Ministry of Rural Development - Government of India
• nrega.nic.in - MGNREGA legacy portal (NIC)
• Mahatma Gandhi NREGA Act 2005, full text (India Code): S.3(1), S.3(3), S.17(5)
• The Right to Information Act, 2005: S.6(1), S.7(1), S.4(1)(b)(xii)
• MGNREGA MIS - Reports, Job Card, Muster Roll, Wage Payment
• MGNREGA State-wise Wage Rate Notification (FY 2025-26)
• PFMS - Public Financial Management System (MGNREGA wage payment gateway)
• MGNREGA Grievance Management System
• Social Audit portal - National Social Audit Office

Last reviewed: 10 July 2026 - RTI Wiki editorial team. Portal paths and statutory citations verified against nrega.dord.gov.in, rural.gov.in, nrega.nic.in, and the MGNREGA Act 2005.