Jharkhand Old Age Pension is provided under the Jharkhand Social Security Pension Scheme (SSPY) and also aligned with the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) for elderly citizens who need financial support. The pension amount is transferred directly into the beneficiary’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) using Aadhaar-based NPCI payment mapping.
Types of Old Age Pension Available
- State Social Security Old Age Pension (SSPY Jharkhand)
- Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS – NSAP)
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Jharkhand
- Minimum age: 60 years or above
- Must belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category
- Applicant should not be receiving pension from any other government source
- Aadhaar must be linked with bank and active in NPCI mapper for DBT transfer
Pension Amount & Payment Mode
- Monthly pension is generally Rs. 1000 (varies as per state rules & updates)
- Payment is done via DBT directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank account
- Mapped through NPCI Aadhaar Payment Bridge (APB)
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Residence Proof (Voter ID / Ration Card / Electricity Bill)
- Age Proof (Aadhaar / Birth Certificate / Matric Certificate if available)
- BPL / Ration Card
- Bank Passbook copy showing account details
- Passport size photo
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar (preferred for OTP/eKYC)
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official pension portal
https://sspy.jharkhand.gov.in/ - Click on Apply for Pension / New Registration
- Enter personal details (Name, Address, Age, Category, Aadhaar)
- Upload scanned copies of required documents
- Enter bank account information correctly
- Submit the form and save the application reference number
- Verification will be completed at Block/Pragya Kendra/Local office level
- After approval, pension starts via DBT
How to Check Old Age Pension Status
Use any of the official links below:
- Jharkhand Pension Status Check:
https://sspy.jharkhand.gov.in/beneficiary/search - NSAP (IGNOAPS) Status Check:
https://nsap.nic.in/
https://nsap.nic.in/ssp/BeneficiarySearch.do - DBT Payment Status (Aadhaar-based):
https://dbtbharat.gov.in/
Important Aadhaar & Bank Linking for Pension DBT
- Aadhaar Bank Seeding Status:
https://resident.uidai.gov.in/bank-mapper - NPCI Mapper Check:
https://www.npci.org.in/what-we-do/aeps/live-members
Common Reasons for Payment Failure
- Aadhaar not seeded with bank account
- NPCI mapper inactive
- Name mismatch in Aadhaar and bank records
- Bank account closed or invalid
- eKYC not completed for pension
- Life certificate not submitted (if asked by local office)
How to Fix Pension Issues
- Update correct name in bank as per Aadhaar
https://uidai.gov.in/my-aadhaar/update-aadhaar.html - Link Aadhaar to bank by visiting branch or online banking
- Ensure NPCI mapper is active by confirming with bank
- Re-check pension approval at Block/CSC/Pragya Kendra
https://locator.csccloud.in/
District & Block Level Verification
Citizens can also apply and verify offline at:
- Nearest CSC/Pragya Kendra:
https://locator.csccloud.in/ - CSC Locator (Alternative):
https://locator.csccloud.in/csc/ - Jharkhand Block Offices Contact Directory (Help Page on this portal will list details later)
Key Benefits
- Financial support for senior citizens
- Transparent DBT payment system
- Online beneficiary tracking
- Helps citizens live with dignity