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Samarth Login Guide

To log in to Samarth, open samarth.wb.gov.in, enter your registered mobile number, type the captcha, enter your password and press Login. If you forgot the password, use the Forgot Password option on the same page.

Published: 6 Oct 2026Updated: 11 Oct 2026Reviewed: 6 Oct 2026By SamarthGuide Editorial Team

Who needs to log in?

Login is for registered users of the portal. Most pensioners only want to check status and payments, which guides describe as a separate public tracking search. If you have never been given a Samarth password, you probably do not need to log in at all. See the Samarth status check guide instead.

How to login to Samarth Portal

  1. Open the official Samarth PortalType the address yourself rather than tapping a forwarded link.
  2. Locate the login sectionGuides report the homepage opens directly on the login form.
  3. Enter the registered mobile numberTen digits, no +91 or 0 in front unless the form asks.
  4. Complete the captcha if shownLetters may be case-sensitive. Use the refresh icon for a new one.
  5. Enter your passwordUse the eye icon, if available, to check what you typed.
  6. Submit the login formPress once. Repeated presses can trigger a new captcha.
  7. Use the password recovery option if requiredFollow Forgot Password. An OTP, if sent, is for you to type on the official page only.

Login safely through the official portal. Log out after use on a shared or cyber-café computer.

Common login mistakes

  • Using a different mobile number from the one registered
  • Typing the captcha in the wrong case
  • Saving the password in a shared phone's browser
  • Opening a look-alike site from a search ad or message

Forgot password: what to expect

The portal offers a Forgot Password option. Recovery normally needs access to the registered mobile number. If that number is no longer in use, online recovery may not work. Contact the office that manages your record to update it.

Samarth login FAQs

Who can log in to Samarth?

Registered users with a Samarth account and password. If you have never been given a password, you probably need the public status search, not login.

What details do I need to log in?

Public guides describe the login as needing the registered mobile number, a captcha and a password. A Forgot Password option is also provided.

I forgot my Samarth password. What should I do?

Use the Forgot Password option on samarth.wb.gov.in. You will usually need access to the registered mobile number to complete recovery.

My registered mobile number no longer works. Can I still log in?

Online recovery may not work without that number. Contact the office that manages your record to update it after identity verification.

Why does it say invalid captcha?

Captchas can be case-sensitive and expire quickly. Refresh it, type it again carefully, and submit once.

Is it safe to log in at a cyber café?

Only if you log out afterwards, do not save the password in the browser, and confirm the address is samarth.wb.gov.in.

Can I log in to Samarth through this website?

No. This is an independent guide. There is no login here, and you should never enter your Samarth password on any site other than the official portal.

Is there a Samarth mobile app?

We have not found an official Samarth app announced by the government. Use the website in your phone browser and avoid unofficial apps claiming to be Samarth.

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Sources and fact-check

This page was checked against the official sources below. Facts we could not confirm (such as pension amounts or payment dates) are left out on purpose.

Official sources

Secondary source

Independent guide describing the Samarth Portal interface (Govt Schemes India, 2026). Used only for portal layout and search options, and marked as “reported” on the page.

Published: 6 Oct 2026Last updated: 11 Oct 2026Facts last reviewed: 6 Oct 2026

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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SamarthGuide Editorial Team

Editorial role: research and fact-checking of West Bengal public-service guides.

Method: checked against the official Samarth Portal and government scheme listings; secondary sources are marked. Editorial policy

Last reviewed: 6 Oct 2026