Senior Citizen Pension Yojana — Old Age Pension
The Senior Citizen Pension, or old age pension, is given under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) to elderly people from poor families. This page explains how to apply through the state portals and check the status on the NSAP portal.
Related: Sarkari Kaam • Government Schemes
Details
| Listing | Senior Citizen Pension Yojana — Old Age Pension |
|---|---|
| Section | Government Schemes |
| Listing type | Government scheme |
| Dates / fees | See the official portal |
| Official Website | See the official portals list below |
Important Links
| NSAP — National Portal | nsap.nic.in |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh — SSPY Portal | sspy-up.gov.in |
| Back to List | Government Schemes |
Official portal: nsap.nic.in, sspy-up.gov.in.
How to Apply for Senior Citizen Pension Online
NSAP is the central programme for social pensions, and it now runs as Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana. The old age pension under it is called the Pradhan Mantri Vridhavastha Pension Yojana. Applications are made on the state government's portal — in Uttar Pradesh, that is the SSPY portal — and the status can be checked on the NSAP portal linked on this page. Check the official portal of your state for the current rules and the documents it asks for.
- Open the official NSAP portal link given in Important Links on this page.
- Find your state's pension portal from the links on the NSAP portal.
- On the state portal, choose the old age pension application option.
- Fill in your details and upload the documents the state portal asks for.
- Save the application number the portal gives you, and track it on the state portal or the NSAP portal.
Documents Needed
- Aadhaar card of the applicant.
- An address proof document.
- Bank account details and passbook, for the pension payment.
- A recent passport-size photograph.
Safety Note
Never pay a private website or agent to apply for a government service or scheme, and never share your Aadhaar number, bank details or one-time password (OTP) with anyone who offers to do it for you. Use only the official portal linked on this page, and check every detail on the official portal before you apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
how to apply for senior citizen pension Sarkari Result Today?
Apply on your state government's pension portal, reached from the NSAP portal at nsap.nic.in linked on this page. In Uttar Pradesh, use sspy-up.gov.in.
how to check senior citizen pension status Sarkari Result Today?
Check the status on the NSAP portal at nsap.nic.in or on your state pension portal with the application number from your application.
what is senior citizen pension yojana Sarkari Result Today?
The Senior Citizen Pension is the old age pension under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), now Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana, for elderly people from poor families.
what is the official website of senior citizen pension Sarkari Result Today?
The national portal is nsap.nic.in, and applications are made on your state pension portal — use the official website links on this page.
Private portal — not a government website. Always verify on the official website before applying. Never pay a private site to apply.