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Looking for kaam in rural Odisha? The Job Card Odisha scheme under MGNREGA guarantees wage employment for rural households. Isse aapko unskilled work milta hai, daily wages ke saath, aur aapke gaon mein hi! In this blog post, we’ll walk you through everything—from important dates and eligibility to application process—taaki aap bina stress ke apply kar sako.
What is Job Card Odisha?
Job Card Odisha is part of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Ye scheme rural households ko unskilled manual labour ka employment guarantee deti hai, minimum 100 days per household per financial year, subject to demand and availability. BankBazaar+1dhenkanal.odisha.gov.in+1
A rural household gets a free Job Card bearing photos of all adult members willing to work. Workers can demand work within 15 days and if not provided, unemployment allowance is payable. dhenkanal.odisha.gov.in
Important Dates 📅
Typically, job cards are issued or renewed continuously. But here are key timelines:
Ongoing Scheme — Registration is accepted throughout the year.
Work guarantee period — Per financial year (e.g. FY 2025–26), you can demand up to 100 work days.
Speedy registration — Panchayat expected to issue job card after verification within a few weeks.
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Eligibility Criteria
Who can apply?
Must be an Indian citizen.
Must be part of a rural household, residing in the concerned gram panchayat area. Vikaspedia Social WelfareGroww
Must be aged 18 years or above at time of application. newindianexpress.com+4Groww+4BankBazaar+4
Willing to do unskilled manual work.
No educational criteria, no caste restrictions—fully inclusive!
Age Limit
Minimum age: 18 years.
No upper age limit specified under MGNREGA. mnregaweb2.nic.in+4dhenkanal.odisha.gov.in+4Vikaspedia Social Welfare+4timesofindia.indiatimes.com+15Groww+15newindianexpress.com+15
However, state-level labour cards (under labour welfare board schemes) may have age brackets such as 18–60 years. BankBazaar
H2: Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Note: This is not an exam, no written test or syllabus. It’s a job card scheme for rural wage employment. If you’re seeking recruitment exams (like OSSSC, OPSC), that’s different.
But just to clarify for aspirants: there is no exam pattern or syllabus for MGNREGA Job Card Odisha. Instead, focus on applying and verifying your job card details.
How to Apply (Step‑by‑Step)
Online via UMANG App / Portal
Download UMANG app or visit web.umang.gov.in
Register/login with mobile number + OTP/MPin.
Use search box to find MGNREGA service.
Click “Apply for Job Card”. dhenkanal.odisha.gov.in+3DIGIVILL+3Umang+3
Fill general details: name of household head, address, Panchayat block/district, caste, ration card etc.
Enter applicant details: name, age, gender, Aadhaar, disability status, photo.
Submit form → get a reference number. Job card number issued once verified.
To track status: go to Track service, enter reference/job card number, and view status/download card. DIGIVILL+1
Offline via Gram Panchayat Office
Visit local Gram Panchayat (Gaon Panchayat).
Request registration in writing or verbally.
Panchayat verifies and issues a free Job Card with adult members’ photos. dhenkanal.odisha.gov.in+1
H2: Official Website & Direct Link
Use these reliable sources:
MGNREGA Odisha official portal via nrega.nic.in/state page.
For Job Cards: choose Odisha (state code 24), then district, block, gram panchayat, click R1 Job Card/Registration → Job Card list or Employment Register. DIGIVILL+4nregastrep.nic.in+4nregastrep.nic.in+4mnregaweb2.nic.in+1
UMANG portal or app for applying/tracking online. DIGIVILLUmang
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H2: Realistic Examples & Past Trends
As of April 2024, Odisha issued about 66.5 lakh job cards, with 43.2 lakh active cards state‑wide. nregastrep.nic.in
In vulnerable group guidelines (April 2025), new job cards being issued to adults with disabilities ≥18 years, even if both spouses PwD. newindianexpress.com
Example: If your household got a job card in FY 2023–24 and did less than 100 days of work, you’re still eligible for remaining days FY 2024–25.
H2: FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1: Can I apply if my age is above 60 years?
Yes, MGNREGA has no upper age limit. You just need to be at least 18 and willing to work. Growwempmission.odisha.gov.in
Q2: What documents are needed for job card application?
Aadhaar card, ration card/address proof, passport-size photo, thumb impression/signature of adult members. Gram Panchayat may ask for proof of residence.
Q3: How many days of work are guaranteed?
Up to 100 days per household per financial year, depending on demand and availability of resources.
Q4: How long does verification take?
Typically required to issue before you can request work—usually within a few weeks, but may vary by Panchayat.
Q5: Can one household have more than one job card?
No, typically one job card per household, listing all adult members willing to work.
Conclusion
In simple terms: agar aap ya aapke gaon mein koi bhi log jo 18+ hain aur rural household mein rehte hain, to Job Card Odisha (MGNREGA) ek powerful hak hai jo aapko guaranteed rural employment deta hai. Apply online via UMANG ya offline at your Gram Panchayat — ensure to carry Aadhaar and address proof. Track your application, demand your days of work, and get wages credited.
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