Old Age Pension
in West Bengal
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Key dates and updates (West Bengal)
Nationwide and West Bengal-specific milestones. Verify on the official portal before you apply.
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Old Age Pension in West Bengal
Old Age Pension is a government scheme available to eligible residents of West Bengal.
Apply for Old Age Pension in West Bengal
Scheme Overview
In 2010, the Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department of the West Bengal State Government introduced the "Old Age Pension" scheme.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a resident of West Bengal State.
- Applicant must be 60 years old or above, but in the case of physically and mentally handicapped individuals, the age limit for eligibility is 55 years.
- Applicant should not have any relation capable of providing financial support (here “relation” means: Son/ Grand Son/ Husband/Wife/ Unmarried daughter/ Parents).
- The income of the applicant should not exceed ₹ 1,000/- per month.
- The applicant should not be a recipient of any other Government pension.
- The applicant should be residing in the State for not less than ten years on the date of making the application.
> ***Note:***
- The State Government may relax the residency condition in cases where undue hardship is caused.
- When only the year of birth is known, 1st July of that year or when the month is only known, 16th day of the month is to be taken as the date of birth.
Benefits
₹1,000/- per month.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Copy of Aadhaar self-attested. |
| 2 | Copy of Ration Card. |
| 3 | Copy of Voter Id. |
| 4 | Copy of Disability Certificate. |
| 5 | Copy of Income Certificate. |
| 6 | Copy of Husband’s Death Certificate. |
| 7 | Copy of Bank Pass Book. |
| 8 | Nomination Form (In case of death). |
| 9 | Passport Size photograph. |
Common questions in West Bengal
Who can apply for Old Age Pension in West Bengal?
Eligible residents of West Bengal who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Old Age Pension. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Old Age Pension in West Bengal?
Applicants in West Bengal typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Old Age Pension?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 January 2010 through 1 January 2010, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
In 2010, the Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department of the West Bengal State Government introduced the "Old Age Pension" scheme.