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Annapurna Bhandar Form: Get It, Fill It Up and Submit It

Apply and eligibility Last checked 8 Oct 2026

The Annapurna Bhandar form is officially called the "Annapurna Yojana Family Level Data Collection form". You get it free at government offices, and you can also apply on the official portal. This page explains where to get the form, how to fill it up, and what to watch out for.

Annapurna Bhandar is the name most people use for Annapurna Yojana, a West Bengal scheme that pays Rs 3,000 a month to each eligible woman. We are a help site, not the government.

Quick answer: the Annapurna Bhandar form

  • Official name: Annapurna Yojana Family Level Data Collection form.
  • Where to get it: your BDO office, SDO office, or a ward office in the KMC area.
  • Online: you can apply on socialregistry.wb.gov.in instead of using a paper form.
  • PDF: no official PDF download of the form is offered on the government scheme page.
  • Price: the form is free. Never pay anyone for it.

Where to get the West Bengal Annapurna Bhandar form

As per the official scheme page, you submit the form at one of these offices:

  1. BDO office. BDO means Block Development Officer. Go here if you live in a village or rural area.
  2. SDO office. SDO means Sub-Divisional Officer. Go here if you live in a town or urban area.
  3. KMC ward office. KMC means Kolkata Municipal Corporation. Go to your ward office if you live in the KMC area.

Ask the staff for the Annapurna Yojana Family Level Data Collection form. News reports also mention help camps called Janakalyan Shibir, where people can get help.

Annapurna Bhandar form PDF and download: read this first

Many people search for an Annapurna Bhandar form PDF, an Annapurna Bhandar form download, or a form PDF in Bengali. Please know this:

  • The official scheme page does not offer a PDF download of the form.
  • The form is available at the offices listed above.
  • A PDF from an unknown website may be old, changed or fake. It may not be accepted.
  • Some sites may ask for money or personal details to "download" a form. Do not do this.

The safest choice is to collect the form from your office, or to use the official online portal.

Annapurna Bhandar online form fill up

If you want the Annapurna Bhandar form online apply 2026 option, use the official portal. This is the online form fill up method, and you do not need a paper form for it. The online application facility was launched from 1 June 2026, as per the official notification.

  1. Open socialregistry.wb.gov.in on your phone.
  2. Find the option for the Annapurna Yojana application. Screen names can change.
  3. Fill in each part of the online form slowly.
  4. Check every detail before you submit.
  5. Save any reference number shown.

See our full online apply guide for more help.

How to fill up the Annapurna Bhandar form correctly

The official pages do not publish a section by section guide to the form. If you searched for "Annapurna Bhandar form fill up West Bengal", these general tips are for you. They work for the paper form and the online form.

  1. Use the name exactly as it is written on your Aadhaar card and EPIC (Voter ID card).
  2. Write your date of birth carefully. The scheme is for women aged between 25 and 60 years.
  3. Give your full West Bengal address.
  4. Give an active mobile number that you use every day. You will need it for status checks and OTPs.
  5. Give bank details for an account in your own name that is linked to Aadhaar. Copy the account number from your passbook.
  6. Write clearly in capital letters on a paper form. Do not cut or overwrite.
  7. If you do not understand a box, ask the office staff. Do not guess.
  8. Sign where asked.

Documents to keep with your form

The official scheme page lists these documents:

  • EPIC (Voter ID card)
  • Aadhaar card
  • An active mobile number
  • Your Aadhaar-linked bank account in your own name

Offices may ask for supporting papers, so carry the originals and copies. See our documents required page for tips.

Form fill up last date and after you submit

As reported in the news, the registration window was announced as 90 days. Reports differ on later dates. Ask at your BDO, SDO or KMC office, or check the portal, to know whether forms are being taken now. Our last date page explains more.

After you submit, officials will enquire into your form. You can follow it using our status check guide. If you made a mistake on the form, read our correction guide.

Common questions

Where can I get the Annapurna Bhandar form?

Get the Annapurna Yojana Family Level Data Collection form at your BDO office, SDO office, or KMC ward office. It is free. You can also apply online on socialregistry.wb.gov.in.

Is there an official Annapurna Bhandar form PDF download?

No official PDF download is offered on the government scheme page. The form is available at the listed offices. Be careful with PDFs from unknown websites.

Is the Annapurna Bhandar form free?

Yes, the form is free. Never pay anyone for it, and never share OTPs, Aadhaar or bank details with agents.

How do I fill the Annapurna Bhandar form online?

Open socialregistry.wb.gov.in, find the Annapurna Yojana application option, and fill in your details carefully. Make sure your name matches your Aadhaar and EPIC. Save any reference number shown.

Is there a Bengali Annapurna Bhandar form?

The language of the paper form is not stated on the official scheme page. Ask at your BDO, SDO or KMC ward office, and ask staff to help if you cannot read it.

What is the last date for Annapurna Bhandar form fill up?

The registration window was reported as 90 days, but reports differ on later dates. Check the official portal or ask your local office whether forms are being taken now.

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