The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) remains a crucial lifeline for rural households across Bihar, providing guaranteed wage employment each financial year. The Ministry of Rural Development, along with the Rural Development Department of Bihar, regularly updates the digital database of active workers.
Bihar MGNREGA Job Card 2026 : Overview
| Scheme Name | Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) |
| State | Bihar |
| Beneficiaries | Rural households seeking unskilled manual work |
| Financial Year | 2026-27 |
| Total No. of Job Cards issued | 226.1 Lakhs |
| Total No. of Workers | 276.05 Lakhs |
| Total No. of Active Job Cards | 81.89 Lakhs |
| Total No. of Active Workers | 91.2 Lakhs |
| Official Website | nrega.nic.in |
Job Card List Bihar 2026 : Details
Scheme Name : Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) .
State : Bihar .
Beneficiaries : Rural households seeking unskilled manual work .
Financial Year : 2026-27 .
Total No. of Job Cards issued : 226.1 Lakhs .
No. of Workers : 276.05 Lakhs .
Total No. of Active Job Cards : 81.89 Lakhs .
Total No. of Active Workers : 91.2 Lakhs .
SC worker against active workers : 19.56% .
ST worker against active workers : 1.95%
| II Progress | FY 2026-2027 | FY 2025-2026 | FY 2024-2025 | FY 2023-2024 | FY 2022-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approved Labour Budget [In Lakhs] | 0 | 2300 | 1700 | 2250 | 2500 |
| Persondays of Central Liability so far [In Lakhs] | 726.47 | 2231.81 | 2497.79 | 2205 | 2364.25 |
| % of Total LB | 0 | 97.04 | 146.93 | 98 | 94.57 |
| % as per Proportionate LB | 0 | ||||
| SC persondays % as of total persondays | 18.59 | 16.16 | 19.65 | 18.94 | 17.46 |
| ST persondays % as of total persondays | 1.86 | 1.6 | 2.06 | 1.96 | 1.76 |
| Women Persondays out of Total (%) | 59.07 | 58.84 | 55.11 | 54.27 | 56.4 |
| Average days of employment provided per Household | 24.74 | 43.4 | 48.89 | 45.77 | 47.16 |
| Average Wage rate per day per person (Rs.) | 251.03 | 250.1 | 239.11 | 227.21 | 209.91 |
| Total No of HHs completed 100 Days of Wage Employment | 158 | 37,049 | 44,356 | 33,655 | 39,668 |
| Total Households Worked [In Lakhs] | 29.37 | 51.42 | 51.09 | 48.18 | 50.14 |
| Total Individuals Worked [In Lakhs] | 31.83 | 56.69 | 56.18 | 53.84 | 57.75 |
District Wise Job Card List Bihar 2026
| Sl. No. | District Name | Job Card List Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Araria | View List |
| 2 | Arwal | View List |
| 3 | Aurangabad | View List |
| 4 | Banka | View List |
| 5 | Begusarai | View List |
| 6 | Bhagalpur | View List |
| 7 | Bhojpur | View List |
| 8 | Buxar | View List |
| 9 | Darbhanga | View List |
| 10 | East Champaran | View List |
| 11 | Gaya | View List |
| 12 | Gopalganj | View List |
| 13 | Jamui | View List |
| 14 | Jehanabad | View List |
| 15 | Kaimur | View List |
| 16 | Katihar | View List |
| 17 | Khagaria | View List |
| 18 | Kishanganj | View List |
| 19 | Lakhisarai | View List |
| 20 | Madhepura | View List |
| 21 | Madhubani | View List |
| 22 | Munger | View List |
| 23 | Muzaffarpur | View List |
| 24 | Nalanda | View List |
| 25 | Nawada | View List |
| 26 | Patna | View List |
| 27 | Purnia | View List |
| 28 | Rohtas | View List |
| 29 | Saharsa | View List |
| 30 | Samastipur | View List |
| 31 | Saran | View List |
| 32 | Sheikhpura | View List |
| 33 | Sheohar | View List |
| 34 | Sitamarhi | View List |
| 35 | Siwan | View List |
| 36 | Supaul | View List |
| 37 | Vaishali | View List |
| 38 | West Champaran | View List |
Step-by-Step Guide to Check and Download Job Card List Bihar 2026
Follow the 7 Steps Below to Check the Bihar Job Card List :
Step 1: Visit the Official MGNREGA Portal
Open any internet browser on your smartphone or computer and navigate to the official MGNREGA website by typing nrega.nic.in.
Step 2: Access the State Reports Section
On the official homepage, locate the transparency and accountability menu, find the Reports or Quick Links section, and select the State Reports option.
Step 3: Select Bihar from the States List
A list of all Indian states and union territories will appear on your screen. Scroll through the list and click directly on Bihar.
Step 4: Fill in Your Geographic and Financial Details
On the report generation page, select the relevant parameters from the dropdown options:
- Financial Year: Choose
2026-2027(or the desired financial year) - District: Select your respective district
- Block: Choose your administrative block
- Panchayat: Select your local Gram Panchayat
Step 5: Open the Job Card / Employment Register
Under the R1. Job Card/Registration category, look for the option labeled Job Card/Employment Register and click on it to generate the list.
Step 6: Locate Your Name and Job Card Number
The screen will display a complete table for your Panchayat containing registration numbers and names of the household heads. Scroll down or use the search feature to find your name.
Step 7: View and Download the Job Card PDF
Click directly on the highlighted Job Card Number next to your name to open the complete digital Job Card.
Web Links MGNREGA Job Card List Bihar
| Bihar Job Card List Download | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Facebook Page | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Yes. You can access the official portal (nrega.nic.in) through any standard mobile browser, choose Bihar, and filter by your district, block, and Gram Panchayat to view the complete register.
Under MGNREGA provisions, each registered rural household is entitled to a statutory minimum of 100 days of unskilled manual wage employment per financial year upon demand.
Names may be absent due to prolonged inactivity, migration, or official register updates. To verify your current status or request inclusion, contact your local Panchayat Rozgar Sevak (PRS) or the Program Officer at your block development office.
