Old Age Pension Scheme
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States / UT: Uttar Pradesh
Department: Department of Social Welfare, Uttar Pradesh
Nodal department: Department of Social Welfare, Uttar Pradesh
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
Target beneficiaries: Elderly, Senior Citizens
Tags: Elderly, Pension, Financial Assistance, Online Application, Government Scheme, Income Support, Quarterly Payment, Rural, Urban, Senior Citizens, Social Welfare, DBT
Details
The Old Age Pension Scheme provides financial assistance to elderly individuals aged 60 years and above. Eligible candidates can receive a monthly pension of ₹1000, disbursed quarterly. The scheme is designed for those whose income from all sources does not exceed ₹46,080 in rural areas and ₹56,460 in urban areas. The entire application process is conducted online, ensuring a streamlined experience from application to disbursement.
Benefits
- - Monthly pension of ₹1000- Quarterly disbursement
- Online application process
- Monthly pension of ₹1000
- Quarterly disbursement
- Online application process
Eligibility
Individuals aged 60 years and above with an income of up to ₹46,080 in rural areas and ₹56,460 in urban areas are eligible to apply.
Exclusions
No exclusions are listed for this scheme yet.
Application Process
Online
Eligible candidates can apply online through the portal https://sspy-up.gov.in/. The entire process, from application to disbursement, is conducted online.
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
Official links
- https://sspy-up.gov.in/
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/en/page/programs-schemes
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/en/article/old-age-pension-scheme
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/2025090315575023961-Old-Age-Pension-GO-Go%20532.pdf
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/2025090315575023962-Old-Age-Pension-Go-2011.pdf
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/2025090315575023963-Old-Age-Pension-GO-2018.pdf
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/2025090315575023964-Old-Age-Pension-GO-2016.pdf
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/2025090315575023965-Old-Age-Pension-saraki-Guideline-2020.pdf
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/2025090316095171673-Old-Age-Pension-GO-2018_030925.pdf
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/2025090316095170104-Old-Age-Pension-GO-2016_030925.pdf
References
- Programs & schemes (Samaj Kalyan)
- Scheme article (UP)
- Apply / portal
- Regarding the amendment in the government order issued under the Old Age Pension Scheme.
- Regarding the increase of old age Pension to ₹1000.
- Regarding the increase of old age Pension
- Regarding Widow and Disability Pension.
- Regarding the use of Aadhaar.
- Regarding the application for Old Age Pension through the online system.
- Regarding the submission of applications for the National Family Benefit Scheme through the internet-based system.
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Documents Required for Government Schemes
Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details
- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
How to Apply for Government Schemes?
The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:
- Check eligibility criteria
- Collect required documents
- Fill the application form
- Submit the application online or at the relevant office
- Track application status