The Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme 2026, also widely known as Yuvasree or Berojgari Bhatta, is one of West Bengal’s key welfare initiatives aimed at supporting educated unemployed youth. Under the scheme, eligible candidates receive ₹1,500 per month, helping them manage basic expenses while searching for a job or improving their skills.
If you have already applied, the most important question now is: when will the money be credited? Here is a clear, reader-friendly breakdown of the expected payment schedule, how the instalment system works, and why some applicants may face delays.
According to the 2026–27 Interim Budget, the scheme is designed to follow a monthly payment cycle. For new applicants, the expected timeline looks like this:
| Milestone | Date / Timeline |
| Application Window | February 15 – February 26, 2026 (Active Now) |
| Official Scheme Launch | April 1, 2026 |
| First Instalment Credit | Expected to start from April 1, 2026 |
| Payment Frequency | Monthly (₹1,500/month) |
This means that if your application is approved and your bank details are correct, you may receive your first payment as early as mid-April 2026.
The scheme follows a strict Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) model. This means the money is sent directly from the State Treasuryto your bank account. No agent or intermediary is involved in the process.
If you search online, you may come across posts claiming the scheme payments will start on August 15, 2026.
That date was part of an earlier proposal. However, the start timeline has reportedly been advanced to April 1, 2026, likely to provide quicker support to unemployed youth.
So, for most new applicants, April is the real starting point, not August.
The scheme follows a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) model. In simple words, the money does not pass through any middleman. It is transferred directly from the State Treasury and is credited straight into the beneficiary’s bank account.
Payments are not released immediately after registration. The process typically moves through two stages:
After applying, many candidates appear as “Provisionally Identified”. This means your application has been recorded, but it is still under review or waiting for batch approval.
Once the government allocates funds and clears the new batch, eligible candidates move to the Live List. This is when the payment cycle begins.
For the 2026 batch, the government has reportedly earmarked a budget of ₹5,000 crore, which is expected to support a large number of beneficiaries.
The Bekar Bhata Scheme 2026 is expected to begin payments from mid-April to early May 2026, with monthly instalments of ₹1,500. However, your payment depends on DBT readiness, Annexure-III submission, and district-level availability. To avoid delays, keep your bank account active, ensure Aadhaar-NPCI mapping is correct, and stay updated through official channels.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
Published on: Feb 17, 2026, 4:17 PM IST
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