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UP Old Age Pension Scheme (Vridhavastha Pension)

Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh

Monthly pension to elderly persons from BPL households in Uttar Pradesh, combining state contribution with central NSAP funding to provide financial security in old age.

Benefit

₹1,000/month

For

BPL elderly aged 60+

Coverage

Uttar Pradesh

Since

1994

Last Verified

Mar 2026

Eligibility

Who Can Apply

  • UP domicile persons aged 60 years and above
  • Persons from BPL households or with very low income
  • Both rural and urban elderly residents of UP
  • Persons not receiving any other government pension above ₹1,000/month

Who Cannot Apply

  • Persons below 60 years of age
  • Government employees or retirees receiving state/central pension
  • Persons already enrolled in another pension scheme providing equal or higher benefit
  • Non-UP domicile applicants
  • Income tax payers

Benefits

  • ₹1,000/month pension (state + central combined)
  • Direct bank transfer every quarter
  • Covers rural and urban elderly beneficiaries
  • No application fee

Documents Required

  • Aadhaar Card
  • UP voter ID or domicile certificate
  • Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate, or voter ID showing age)
  • BPL ration card or income certificate
  • Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
  • Passport size photograph
  • Caste certificate (SC/ST if applicable)

How to Apply

Online

  1. Visit sspy-up.gov.in (Sanyukt Samajik Suraksha Portal)
  2. Click 'Old Age Pension' and select 'Apply Online'
  3. Register with personal and bank details
  4. Upload required documents and submit
  5. Note down application registration number for tracking

Offline / CSC

  1. Visit your Block Development Office (rural) or Sub-Divisional Magistrate office (urban)
  2. Collect and fill the Vridhavastha Pension application form
  3. Attach Aadhaar, age proof, income proof, and bank passbook copy
  4. Submit to the Block or SDM office
  5. District Social Welfare Officer will verify and approve

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a combined amount. The central government contributes ₹200/month under NSAP and the UP state government tops it up to ₹1,000/month total.