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Old Age Pension (IGNOAPS)

Monthly pension for BPL senior citizens (60+) under IGNOAPS

Information last verified: September 2026 · Always verify on the official portal before payment.

Real government fee
FREE.
How many days
30-60 days.
Who can apply
BPL citizens aged 60+ (Rs. 200/month central; Rs. 500 for age 80+).
Best time to apply
Apply immediately after turning 60.
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Documents you need

  • Aadhaar (age proof)
  • BPL ration card or income certificate (Delhi/UP use income + residence tests, not BPL card)
  • Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
  • Two passport photos

Important warnings

  • • Submit the yearly life certificate every November (Jeevan Pramaan digital, physical, or state re-verification — mode varies).
  • • State top-ups vary widely: Delhi Rs. 2000–2500, UP Rs. 1000, Odisha Rs. 1000–1400 (Rs. 3500 for 80+). Ask locally.

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Step by step

  1. 1

    Visit nsap.nic.in or your state social welfare portal.

  2. 2

    Register with mobile OTP.

  3. 3

    Choose 'IGNOAPS'.

  4. 4

    Fill personal and bank details.

  5. 5

    Upload documents.

  6. 6

    Submit. Verification by Panchayat officer.

  7. 7

    Pension is credited directly to bank monthly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Old age pension ke liye kaun eligible hai? / Who can get old age pension?
BPL citizens aged 60+ under IGNOAPS. Central Rs. 200/month (Rs. 500 for 80+); states top up heavily (Delhi Rs. 2000–2500, UP Rs. 1000, Odisha Rs. 1000–1400, Rs. 3500 for 80+).
Vridha pension kitni milti hai? / What is the old age pension amount?
Central share plus state top-up, credited monthly to bank — totals range Rs. 500–2000+ by state. Check your state social-welfare portal for the exact figure.
Senior pension status kaise check kare? / How to track old age pension?
Track with the application number on nsap.nic.in or your state portal. Approval typically takes 30–60 days after Panchayat-level verification.
Old age pension documents kaun se? / Which documents are needed?
Aadhaar (age proof), BPL ration card or income certificate, Aadhaar-linked bank passbook, two photos.
Jeevan Pramaan kya hai? / What is the life certificate rule?
Submit the yearly life certificate every November — Jeevan Pramaan digital certificate, physical life certificate, or your state portal's re-verification (modes vary by state). A missed verification is the #1 reason pensions halt.
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