Over 27 lakh unemployed youth across West Bengal submitted applications for the Banglar Yuva Sathi scheme between February 15 and 26, 2026 and the single most-searched question after the application deadline closed is one the official portal can now help you answer.

Yuva Sathi Status Check is the process by which every applicant can log into the official government portal using their registered mobile number and OTP to find out whether their application has been registered, is pending verification, or has already been approved.

What Is Banglar Yuva Sathi

Banglar Yuva Sathi (বাংলার যুব সাথী প্রকল্প) is a welfare scheme launched by the Government of West Bengal to provide monthly financial support to unemployed youth across the state. The scheme pays ₹1,500 per month directly to the bank account of each eligible applicant for up to five years, or until they secure suitable employment whichever comes first. The West Bengal Finance Minister announced the scheme on February 5, 2026, with the first disbursements scheduled to begin on April 1, 2026.

Key Scheme Details

• Scheme Name: Banglar Yuva Sathi (যুব সাথী প্রকল্প)
• Launched By: Government of West Bengal, Department of Youth Services and Sports
• Monthly Allowance: ₹1,500 per month
• Duration: Up to 5 years from date of application, or until employment
• Application Window: February 15 to 26, 2026
• First Disbursement Date: April 1, 2026
• Total Expected Beneficiaries: Approximately 27 lakh youth
• Official Portal: yubasathi.wb.gov.in
• Alternative portal for status: apas.wb.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

Know who qualifies for the Banglar Yuva Sathi monthly allowance before checking your status:

• Age: Between 21 and 40 years as on April 1, 2026
• Residence: Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal
• Education: Must have passed Class 10 / Madhyamik from WBBSE, CBSE, or ICSE board
• Employment status: Must be unemployed at the time of application
• Aadhaar: Linked to registered mobile number for OTP verification
• Bank account: Active bank account with linked mobile number required for direct benefit transfer
• Compatible scholarships: Aikyasree, Medhasree, Sikhasree, and Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Scholarship holders remain eligible

Yuva Sathi Status Check: Step-by-Step Online Process

Sources say the fastest and most reliable way to check your Banglar Yuva Sathi application status requires only your registered mobile number and an OTP — no application ID or password is needed:

Step 1: Open the Official Portal

Open any browser on your smartphone or computer and go to yubasathi.wb.gov.in — the official Banglar Yuva Sathi portal run by the Government of West Bengal. Do not use third-party websites that mimic the official portal’s appearance. Reports suggest several unofficial copycat portals have appeared since the scheme launched, asking for personal details — always verify the URL carefully before entering any information.

Step 2: Click Check Status

On the homepage of the official portal, locate and click the “Check Application Status” or “Check Status” option. This button appears prominently on the main landing page. Insiders suggest some users miss this step because they log in to their personal accounts first — the status check does not require a full account login and works directly from the homepage.

Step 3: Enter Mobile Number and Captcha

Enter the mobile number you used when filling out the Banglar Yuva Sathi application form. Enter the captcha code shown on the screen correctly — case sensitivity applies. Sources say entering the wrong mobile number is the most common reason applicants see a “no record found” result, particularly when they used a family member’s number to register.

Step 4: Get OTP and Verify

Click “Get OTP” a One Time Password will arrive on your registered mobile number within 30 to 60 seconds. Enter the OTP in the verification box and click “Verify Pin” to confirm your identity. Reports suggest the OTP expires within five minutes of being sent, so complete the verification promptly after receiving the message.

Step 5: Read Your Status

After OTP verification, your current application status appears on the screen. Here is what each status message means:

• Application Registered / আবেদন নথিভুক্ত: Your form has been successfully recorded in the system — the first stage of approval
• Pending Verification / যাচাইকরণ মুলতুবি: Your application is under review by officials — no action needed from your side
• Approved / অনুমোদিত: Your application has been verified and accepted — you will receive ₹1,500 from April 1, 2026
• Rejected / প্রত্যাখ্যাত: Your application was not accepted — visit your nearest government camp or block office for the specific reason
• No Record Found: Your mobile number may not match the registration data — check with the number used at the camp​

Step 6: Download and Print Your Form

If your application shows as registered or approved, click on the “Application Form” option visible on the same status page. You can view your complete submitted form and download a PDF copy for your records. Insiders suggest keeping a printed copy of the application form alongside your Application Number as documentation for any future follow-up with government offices.

Common Status Check Problems and Solutions

Reports suggest these are the four most frequently reported issues when checking Banglar Yuva Sathi status:

• “No Record Found” message: Usually caused by entering the wrong mobile number — try the number belonging to the family member who helped fill the form; if offline, the camp form may not yet have been digitised — wait 5 to 7 working days and check again
• OTP not arriving: Check mobile network signal; try requesting OTP again after 2 minutes; ensure the number is not on DND (Do Not Disturb) mode for transactional SMS
• Status shows Pending for over 2 weeks: Visit your nearest Duare Sarkar camp, block development office, or district youth office with your Aadhaar card and any form receipt
• Rejected status: Sources say rejection most commonly occurs due to incomplete documents, Aadhaar mismatch, or duplicate applications — visit a government office for correction instructions​

Online and Offline Application: An Important Note

Sources say many applicants submitted their forms at physical camps between February 15 and 26, 2026, and then applied online separately when they were not sure the offline form had been processed. Reports suggest the system accepts both submissions initially — but when officials process the duplicate, the offline form gets tagged as “Already Enrolled” and the online submission is retained, or vice versa. Not publicly disclosed is the exact handling timeline for offline-only camp submissions that have not yet been digitised into the portal.​

Required Documents List

For reference, the complete document list required for Banglar Yuva Sathi includes:

• Aadhaar card (mandatory — must be linked to registered mobile number)
• Proof of West Bengal permanent residence
• Class 10 Madhyamik or equivalent marksheet and certificate
• Self-declaration of unemployment (Form available on official portal)
• Active bank account passbook showing account number, IFSC, and account holder name
• Bank Mandate Form (downloadable from official portal — Form A)
• Passport-size photograph

Disbursement Timeline

The West Bengal government confirmed a specific timeline for Banglar Yuva Sathi payments:

• Application acceptance: February 15 to 26, 2026 (both camp and online)
• Verification period: February 27 onward — ongoing through March 2026
• First payment disbursement: April 1, 2026 — directly to linked bank accounts via DBT
• Payment continuity: Monthly, for up to 5 years, subject to annual verification of unemployment status
• Reports suggest beneficiaries will need to confirm continued unemployment status annually to maintain eligibility

Official Contact and Help Resources

• Official portal: yubasathi.wb.gov.in
• Status check portal: apas.wb.gov.in
• Department: West Bengal Department of Youth Services and Sports — wbsportsandyouth.gov.in
• Offline help: Nearest Duare Sarkar camp, block development office, or district magistrate office
• Not publicly disclosed is a dedicated helpline number for Banglar Yuva Sathi — reports suggest the department’s general helpline handles scheme-related queries​

Your application is in the system now it is just a matter of checking the right portal with the right number and knowing exactly what each status message means.

Have you checked your Banglar Yuva Sathi status yet and did your application show as Approved, Pending, or something else? Drop your experience in the comments below and help other applicants who may be facing the same issues.