About the Scheme
The Old Age Pension Scheme is implemented by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Purvanchal, under the State Social Assistance Programme.
Eligibility: residents of Purvanchal aged 60 years and above. One application per eligible citizen. Applications are processed within 15 days as per the Purvanchal Right to Public Services Act; applications not processed within the statutory period stand approved (deemed approval).
Pension amount: Rs. 250 per month, credited by DBT to the applicant's bank account.
Required at application: a mobile number (for OTP), bank account and IFSC, and one age proof document (birth certificate, school leaving certificate or Voter ID; JPG, PNG or PDF up to 5 MB).
One active application per applicant. A pending application can be withdrawn from the status portal and a fresh one submitted.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply, and until when?
Any resident of Purvanchal who is 60 or older on the day of applying. Applications are accepted until 31 October 2026, 23:59 IST.
I turn 60 soon. Can I apply now?
No. The application is checked on the day it is made, so apply on or after your 60th birthday (and before the window closes).
Can my son, daughter or grandchild apply for me?
Yes. They can fill the form here or through an AI assistant. The OTP is sent to the mobile number used, and only one live application is allowed per mobile number. The pension is always paid into a bank account in the applicant's own name.
How long does a decision take?
The block officer decides within 15 days. If no decision is made in that time, the application is approved automatically. An SMS is sent either way.
I made a mistake in my application. What do I do?
A pending application cannot be edited. Withdraw it from the status portal (or ask your assistant to withdraw it) and apply again with the correct details.
Can I apply through ChatGPT, Claude or another AI assistant?
Yes, in Sonari, Rajapara, Dhemaji Pathar blocks, which are part of a pilot. See Help for how to connect an assistant. Other blocks: use this website or the Block Development Office.