Rekha from Nadia district tried to apply for Annapurna Bhandar. She searched “socialregistry wb gov in” — found the portal. Clicked “Access Citizen Portal”. Selected her district. Entered mobile number. Received OTP. Logged in.
The form had 7 sections. She was confused — what is “Head of Family”? Which family members to add? What assets to fill?
Her neighbour helped her complete it in 25 minutes. Temporary Application ID generated. Status: Pending verification.
socialregistry.wb.gov.in is the official West Bengal government portal for Annapurna Yojana (Annapurna Bhandar) Family Level Data Collection. Built by NIC (National Informatics Centre). Launched June 3, 2026. All new applicants register here. Existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries check status here.
Official Portal: socialregistry.wb.gov.in Payment Status: socialsecurity.wb.gov.in Helpline: 1800-345-5555 (Toll-free)
Quick Answer (দ্রুত উত্তর): Login: socialregistry.wb.gov.in → Access Citizen Portal → District → Mobile OTP Apply: Login → Family Data Collection → 7 sections → Submit → Save Application ID Status: socialsecurity.wb.gov.in → Track Applicant Status → Mobile number Last date: August 25, 2026 Helpline: 1800-345-5555
⭐ Two Portals — Which One for What?
Most common confusion — clearly resolved:
| Portal | What it does |
|---|---|
| socialregistry.wb.gov.in | NEW — Registration, Family Data Collection, Application submission |
| socialsecurity.wb.gov.in | OLD (still active) — Payment status, existing beneficiary check, form download |
New applicants: socialregistry.wb.gov.in → apply here. Existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries: socialsecurity.wb.gov.in → check migration status. Both portals are official — run by WB government.
Login — Step by Step
Step 1: Go to socialregistry.wb.gov.in
Step 2: Homepage shows 2 options:
- “Access Citizen Portal” (for applicants — use this)
- “Department Officer Login” (for officials only)
Step 3: Click “Access Citizen Portal”
Step 4: Select your District from dropdown (mandatory first)
Step 5: Enter your mobile number → click “Request OTP”
Step 6: Enter the 6-digit OTP received → click “Verify and Continue”
Step 7: You are now in your Citizen Dashboard
Wrong mobile number entered? There is a “Change Mobile Number” option before OTP verification. OTP not received? Check DND status. Wait 2 minutes. Retry.
Family Level Data Collection Form — 7 Sections
After login, you will see the Family Level Data Collection form. Complete all 7 sections:
Section 1 — Head of Family (HOF)
Who is the Head of Family?
The senior-most or primary earning member of the household. Usually father, grandfather, mother, or grandmother. The woman applying for Annapurna Bhandar can be the HOF or a family member.
Fill: Name (as in Aadhaar), DOB, gender, social category (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PVTG), Aadhaar number, Voter ID (EPIC number + AC number + Part number), contact number.
Section 2 — Add Family Members
Click “Add Member” for each family member:
- Name, DOB, gender, relation to HOF
- Aadhaar number
- Include ALL members living in the household — children, elders, all
The woman applying for ₹3,000 must be added as a family member if she is not the HOF.
Section 3 — Ration Card Details
- Ration card number
- Category: BPL / AAY / PHH / NPHH
- Number of units
Section 4 — Assets Details
Declare household assets:
- Land (in bigha/katha)
- House type (pucca/semi-pucca/kutcha)
- Vehicles owned
- Other assets
Be truthful. Declaring false assets = application rejection.
Section 5 — Income Details
- Primary source of income
- Annual household income
- Profession of HOF
Section 6 — Government Schemes
List existing schemes the family receives:
- Lakshmir Bhandar (if receiving)
- MGNREGA, PM Kisan, etc.
- Health cards (Swasthya Sathi / Ayushman)
Section 7 — Declaration and Consent
Read the declaration carefully. Tick the checkbox. Submit.
After submission: Temporary Application ID generated → Save this immediately — needed for status check.
Status Check
Online: socialsecurity.wb.gov.in → “Track Applicant Status” → Enter mobile number / Application ID → CAPTCHA → Submit
At BDO/SDO Office: Bring your Temporary Application ID → Officer verifies in the system
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pending | Application received — BDO verification pending |
| Under Verification | Block/district officer reviewing |
| Approved ✅ | ₹3,000 DBT will start |
| Rejected | Reason visible → Fix → Reapply |
Portal Problems — Fix
“Portal not loading”: Peak hours = heavy traffic. Try 5–7 AM or after 10 PM. Use Chrome browser on desktop if possible.
“OTP not received”: Mobile number Aadhaar-linked? DND off? Wait 2 minutes. If still not received — Duare Sarkar camp or CSC centre.
“District dropdown not working”: Refresh the page. Try a different browser. Clear cache.
“Form submission failed”: All 7 sections completed? Declaration ticked? File sizes within limits? Try again. Or submit offline at BDO office.
“Forgot Application ID”: Login again with same mobile number → dashboard shows your application.
Offline Option — If Portal Not Working
socialsecurity.wb.gov.in → Downloads → Annapurna Bhandar Application Form → PDF (Bengali/Hindi/English) → Print → Fill → Submit at:
- BDO office (rural)
- SDO office (urban)
- Duare Sarkar camps — June 15–17, 2026
- Tathya Mitra Kendra / CSC centre
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Portal live | June 3, 2026 |
| First payment released | June 3–4, 2026 ✅ |
| Duare Sarkar camps | June 15–17, 2026 |
| Last date | August 25, 2026 |
Documents to Keep Ready
| Document | Bengali |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card (all members) | আধার কার্ড |
| Voter ID / EPIC Card | ভোটার কার্ড |
| Ration Card | রেশন কার্ড |
| Bank Passbook | ব্যাংক পাসবুক |
| Passport Photo | পাসপোর্ট ছবি |
FAQ — সাধারণ প্রশ্নোত্তর
socialregistry.wb.gov.in kya hai? (সোশ্যাল রেজিস্ট্রি wb.gov.in কী?) West Bengal government ka official Annapurna Yojana registration portal. NIC (National Informatics Centre) ne banaya. June 3, 2026 se live. Yahan se Family Level Data Collection form submit hota hai.
socialregistry.wb.gov.in aur socialsecurity.wb.gov.in mein kya fark hai? (দুটি পোর্টালের মধ্যে পার্থক্য কী?) socialregistry = new portal = registration ke liye. socialsecurity = old portal = status check + form download ke liye.
Head of Family kaun hoga? (পরিবারের প্রধান কে হবেন?) Household ka senior ya primary member. Father, grandfather, mother ya grandmother. Woman applicant khud HOF ho sakti hai.
Application ke baad status kaise check karein? socialsecurity.wb.gov.in → Track Applicant Status → mobile number → CAPTCHA → Submit. Ya Temporary Application ID se BDO office mein check karein.
Last date kab hai? August 25, 2026.
Helpline: 1800-345-5555 | socialregistry.wb.gov.in
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Registration | socialregistry.wb.gov.in |
| Status Check | socialsecurity.wb.gov.in |
| Form Download | socialsecurity.wb.gov.in → Downloads |
| DBT Check | npci.org.in |
| Helpline | 1800-345-5555 |
Rekha’s application submitted. Temporary Application ID saved. Status: Under Verification. July 2026 — Approved. ₹3,000 every month.
West Bengal women — socialregistry.wb.gov.in par login karein. District select karein. Mobile OTP. Family details bharein. Submit karein. পশ্চিমবঙ্গের মহিলারা — socialregistry.wb.gov.in-এ আজই আবেদন করুন।
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