How to Identify the Official Samarth Portal
The official Samarth Portal is at samarth.wb.gov.in. Before typing any personal detail, check that the website address ends in wb.gov.in. Logos, colours and the word "Samarth" on a page prove nothing.
Official: samarth.wb.gov.in. Not official: anything ending in .com, .in, .org or .net, or any address with extra words like "samarth-wb-gov" in the main name.
Why this matters
Many websites, including this one, write about Samarth. Most are harmless guides. A few copy the look of government pages to collect mobile numbers, Aadhaar numbers and OTPs. The only reliable test is the address.
How to read a web address
Read the address from the end of the main part, just before the first single slash.
| Address | Official? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| samarth.wb.gov.in/login | Yes | Ends in wb.gov.in |
| samarth.wb.gov.in.example.com | No | Really ends in example.com |
| samarthwbgov.in | No | Different name, no gov.in |
| samarth-wb.com | No | .com is not a government ending |
Example addresses are illustrative only.
Step-by-step check
- Type the address yourselfOr use a bookmark you saved earlier.
- Tap the address barOn phones, the full address may be hidden until you tap.
- Find the first single slashLook at what comes just before it.
- Confirm wb.gov.inIf not, close the page.
- Bookmark itUse the bookmark next time.
Important notes
A padlock icon only means the connection is encrypted. Fake sites can have padlocks too. Search ads can also appear above real results, so read the address, not the position.
Common mistakes
- Trusting a link in a WhatsApp group
- Assuming the top search result is official
- Judging by the logo or photo of a leader
Safety advice
Call your bank to block cards and UPI, change passwords, and report on 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in as soon as possible.
FAQ
Is a padlock icon proof of a government site?
No. It only means the connection is encrypted. Check that the address ends in wb.gov.in.
Are all .in websites official?
No. Anyone can buy a .in address. Government sites end in .gov.in, and West Bengal sites in .wb.gov.in.
Can I trust a link sent on WhatsApp?
Do not trust it blindly. Type samarth.wb.gov.in yourself or use your own bookmark.
What should I do if I entered details on a fake site?
Call your bank to block cards and UPI, change your passwords, and report on 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.
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Sources and fact-check
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Change history
- 11 Oct 2026: Moved to its own page address. Sources section and guide links added. No change to facts.
- 6 Oct 2026: First published.
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