Worried your NREGA wages might be stopped? This simple guide shows you how to check your NREGA attendance online, view your NMMS photos, and download your muster roll — all in just a few minutes.
What is NMMS Attendance in NREGA?
The Government of India now uses the National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) app to record attendance at all NREGA worksites. Your “Mate” takes two photos every day — one before 11 AM and one around 2 PM.
If both photos are not uploaded on time, your attendance is cancelled and you will not receive your wages for that day.
How to Check NREGA Attendance Online 2026 (Step-by-Step)
Follow these simple steps to check your NREGA attendance using your Job Card number:
Step 1: Visit the official NREGA website — nrega.nic.in
Step 2: Click on “Generate Reports” and select your State
Step 3: Choose your District, Block, and Panchayat
Step 4: Click on “Job Card / Employment Register”
Step 5: Search for your name and open the active E-Muster Roll
Step 6: Check today’s date — it should show “P” (Present) next to your name
P = Present → Your wages will be credited A = Absent → Contact your Block Officer immediately
Check NREGA NMMS Attendance State-Wise 2026
All 35 states and union territories are currently active on the NREGA MIS portal. To check your state attendance, visit the official portal and select your State, Date, and click Show Attendance.
States covered: Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, and all Union Territories.
How to View Your NREGA NMMS Photo Online
Step 1: Go to the NREGA NMMS Attendance Page
Step 2: Select your State and Date, then click “Show Attendance”
Step 3: A new window will open — click on “R4: Muster Roll”
Step 4: Select your Work Code and find your name in the list
Step 5: Click “View Photo” next to your name to verify your image
Important: If you see “No Record Found,” it means the Mate has not uploaded the data yet, or there was no internet connection at the worksite. Check again after a few hours.
How to Download NREGA Muster Roll 2026
Step 1: Go to nrega.nic.in and click “Quick Access”
Step 2: Select Gram Panchayats and click “Generate Reports”
Step 3: Choose your State and Financial Year 2025–2026
Step 4: Under the R2 Section, click “Alert On Attendance”
Step 5: Verify that the number of days worked matches your actual work
What to check in the Muster Roll: — Days worked should match your actual attendance — Your Job Card number should match your physical card — Status should show “P” for every day you worked
Why is My NREGA Payment Stopped?
If you worked but your money has not arrived, one of these reasons is usually the cause:
Attendance not uploaded: The Mate took the photo but it did not sync with the government server.
Name mismatch: Your name in the NMMS app does not match your Aadhaar card details.
Not visible in photo: You were present at the worksite but were not clearly visible in the group photo.
What to Do If Your NREGA Payment is Rejected
Step 1: Contact your Gram Rozgar Sevak (GRS) immediately and explain the issue
Step 2: Check your attendance status on the official MIS portal
Step 3: If the problem is technical, file a written complaint at your Block Development Office (BDO) within 7 days
Is Manual Attendance Still Valid in NREGA?
Yes, but only in special situations. If the NMMS app fails due to a server error or poor internet, the District Programme Officer (DPO) can approve manual attendance for that day.
Conditions for manual attendance: — The Mate must inform the Block Office immediately — The manual entry must be digitally approved by the DPO to be valid — Manual attendance is not accepted without DPO approval
Important Tips to Protect Your NREGA Wages
Check your attendance weekly: Always verify your name in the online Muster Roll at least once a week.
Verify your NMMS photo: Make sure your photo is uploaded clearly — a blurry or missing photo can stop your payment.
Act within 7 days: If you are marked absent despite working, file a complaint immediately.
Watch the 11 AM deadline: Confirm your morning attendance is uploaded before 11 AM every workday.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is attendance compulsory for NREGA payment? Yes. Without NMMS attendance or DPO-approved manual entry, the system cannot release your wages.
What if the NMMS app does not work?
The Mate must inform the Block Office immediately. The DPO can then authorize manual attendance for that day.
Can I check NREGA attendance without a Job Card?
No. Your Job Card number is required to find your attendance records on the official portal.
Why is my NREGA attendance not showing today?
Either the Mate has not uploaded the data yet, or there was a network issue at the worksite. Try again after a few hours.
What is the time limit for NMMS photo upload?
The morning photo must be uploaded before 11 AM and the afternoon photo by around 2 PM.