VB-G RAM G (formerly MGNREGA) · 2026-27
NREGA Job Card – List, Number, Payment and Wages
Pick your state and go straight to the job card list for your panchayat.
- 125 daysof guaranteed work
- ₹300+minimum daily wage
- ₹409highest (Haryana)
- 15 daysto get work, or an allowance
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NREGA – now called VB-G RAM G – guarantees paid manual work to rural households. This site explains, in plain English and Hindi, how to find your name in the job card list, get your job card number, check attendance and payments, and work out the wages you are owed. Every guide links back to the official government portal; we never ask for your Aadhaar, bank details or login.
What changed on 1 July 2026
| Topic | Before (MGNREGA) | Now (VB-G RAM G) |
|---|---|---|
| Guaranteed work | 100 days a year | 125 days a year |
| Minimum daily wage | Varied, below ₹300 in many states | At least ₹300 in every state |
| Funding | Mostly Central | 60:40 Centre–State (90:10 in North-East and Himalayan states) |
| Job card | MGNREGA job card | Existing valid cards continue |
| Official website | nrega.nic.in | vbgramg.dord.gov.in |
Wage calculator
Choose your state and the number of days you worked to see what you should be paid.
Wage Calculator (VB-G RAM G / NREGA)
A household is guaranteed at most 125 days of work in a year.
Rates: Ministry of Rural Development notification S.O. 3518(E), 30-06-2026, effective 01-07-2026. This is an estimate; actual payment depends on attendance in the muster roll and measured work.
Job card list by state
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
- Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Jharkhand
- Chhattisgarh
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Uttarakhand
- Himachal Pradesh
- Odisha
- West Bengal
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
- Assam
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Andhra Pradesh
- Kerala
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Tripura
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Nagaland
Latest updates
- Asked for Work but Got None in 15 Days? How to Claim the Unemployment Allowance
- No eKYC on Your Job Card? You Can Still Get NREGA Work
- NREGA Wage Rates 2026-27: ₹409 in Haryana, ₹300 a Day in Most States
- MGNREGA Is Now VB-G RAM G: What Changed for Rural Workers on 1 July
More guides
- How to demand work · Muster roll · Job card download
- Name missing from the list? · When will my NREGA money come?
- Official portal and app · MGNREGA explained
Official links
- VB-G RAM G official portal ↗ Main government website of the scheme (formerly nrega.nic.in).
- State reports / Job card list ↗ Pick state → district → block → panchayat to see job cards, muster rolls and payments.
- Wage rate notification (Gazette PDF) ↗ S.O. 3518(E), 30-06-2026
These are government websites; we are not affiliated with them. Government services are free; do not pay anyone.
Frequently asked questions
Is my old MGNREGA job card still valid?
Yes. A valid job card issued under MGNREGA carries over to VB-G RAM G. You do not need to apply again.
How many days of work can a household get?
Up to 125 days in a financial year, shared among the adult members of the household.
Does it cost anything to get a job card?
No. The Gram Panchayat issues job cards free of charge. If anyone asks for money, complain to the block programme officer.
What is the wage?
At least ₹300 a day everywhere, and more in several states – for example ₹409 in Haryana. See the state-wise wage rates.