• IGNOAPS: Rs 200/month (60-79) / Rs 500 (80+)
• IGNWPS: Rs 300/month for widows
• IGNDPS: Rs 300 (18-79) / Rs 500 (80+) for disabled
• BPL applicants only
• State top-up varies (Rs 300-1,500)

1. Apply at Block Office (BDO) — Form + BPL ration card.
2. Field verification — 15-30 days.
3. Pension card issued — Aadhaar-linked bank account.
4. Monthly DBT — Per scheme.
5. State top-up automatically added — If applicable.
6. RTI to BDO for delay — If > 60 days.

• Aadhaar
• BPL ration card
• Bank account (Aadhaar-linked)
• Age proof
• Disability cert (IGNDPS)

• Pension card not issued > 60 days — RTI to BDO for application status.
• Monthly credit missing — RTI for credit log + bank Aadhaar linkage.
• State top-up not added — RTI for state policy + addition.
• Cancellation without notice — RTI for cancellation order.

Most “delays” or “rejections” clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:

1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
5. Likely date of resolution / decision.

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No — BPL only. State schemes cover broader.

Monthly. State-specific cycle.

No — single pension per applicant. Choose highest.

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Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.