Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Vridhavastha Pension Yojana (Old Age Pension)
₹1,000 per month pension paid quarterly (₹3,000 per installment) via Direct Benefit Transfer to Aadhaar-linked bank account for low-income senior citizens of Uttar Pradesh
Quarterly DBT payment of ₹3,000 (₹1,000/month)
UP Vridhavastha Pension Yojana (Mukhyamantri Vridhavastha Samman Pension Yojana) is an old-age pension scheme of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh under the Integrated Social Security Pension Scheme (SSPY). Eligible senior citizens aged 60+ years receive ₹1,000 per month (paid quarterly as ₹3,000) directly to their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer. The scheme covers low-income rural and urban elderly who do not receive pension from any other source.
Am I Eligible?
Quick check — answer 3 questions
Is your age between 60 and 100 years?
Is your annual family income under ₹56,460?
Do you live in Uttar Pradesh?
Benefit Details
₹1,000 per month pension paid quarterly (₹3,000 per installment) via Direct Benefit Transfer to Aadhaar-linked bank account for low-income senior citizens of Uttar Pradesh
Provided by Uttar Pradesh Government
Quarterly DBT payment of ₹3,000 (₹1,000/month)
Eligibility Criteria
Permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh; aged 60 years or above; annual income: rural families below ₹46,080 and urban families below ₹56,460; must not be already receiving pension from any central/state government pension scheme; BPL families and SC/ST/OBC given priority; Aadhaar-linked bank account mandatory
60 to 100 years
Up to ₹56,460 / year
Rural & Urban (Both)
Required Documents
💡 Tip: Keep original documents and 2 photocopies ready. Self-attest all photocopies.
How to Apply
Apply Online on SSPY Portal
onlineGo to sspy-up.gov.in → click "Apply Online" under "Old Age Pension" → register with mobile number → fill the application form with personal details, Aadhaar, bank account, income, and address → upload photos and income certificate → submit. Note your application registration number.
Apply Offline at Block or District Office
offlineVisit your Block Development Office (BDO) (rural) or District Social Welfare Office (urban) → collect old age pension application form → fill it in Hindi → attach Aadhaar, age proof, income certificate, bank passbook, photo, and domicile certificate → submit and get acknowledgement slip.
Income Certificate from Tehsildar
offlineIf you don't have one, get an income certificate from the Tehsildar (sub-divisional office). Visit with Aadhaar, ration card, and land record → Tehsildar office issues certificate within 7–15 days confirming your annual income is below the pension threshold.
Block-Level Verification
offlineAfter submission, the Block Welfare Officer / Social Welfare Inspector visits or conducts office verification. They cross-check your age, income, and residence. Approved applications are forwarded to the District Social Welfare Officer who sanctions the pension.
Track Status and Receive Pension
onlineTrack your application status at sspy-up.gov.in → "Application Status" → enter application number. After approval, ₹3,000 is transferred quarterly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT. Beneficiary list is published on the portal; check if your name appears.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Information is compiled from official government sources for guidance purposes. Eligibility and benefits may vary. Always verify with the official portal or nearest government office before applying.
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