Widow Pension is provided under the Jharkhand Social Security Pension Scheme (JSSPS) to financially support women who have lost their husbands. The scheme ensures monthly pension through DBT transfer to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts after Block level verification.
Eligibility for Widow Pension
- Must be a resident of Jharkhand
- Widow (पति की मृत्यु के बाद)
- Age generally: 18 to 59 years (varies by scheme rules)
- Must belong to economically weaker section / BPL
- Should not be receiving any other pension benefit
- Aadhaar must be linked with bank for DBT
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Husband’s death certificate
https://crsorgi.gov.in/ - Residence proof
- BPL/Ration card
- Bank passbook copy
- Mobile number
- Passport size photograph
How to Check Widow Pension Status Online
Use the official links below:
- Jharkhand Widow Pension Status Check:
https://sspy.jharkhand.gov.in/beneficiary/search - Beneficiary Search (Direct):
https://sspy.jharkhand.gov.in/beneficiary/search - NSAP Widow Pension (if applied under central):
https://nsap.nic.in/
https://nsap.nic.in/ssp/BeneficiarySearch.do - DBT Payment Status:
https://dbtbharat.gov.in/
Aadhaar-Bank Linking Check for DBT Pension
- Aadhaar Bank Mapper Status:
https://resident.uidai.gov.in/bank-mapper - Aadhaar Update (Name/Details Correction):
https://uidai.gov.in/my-aadhaar/update-aadhaar.html - CSC Center Locator for Assistance:
https://locator.csccloud.in/
Common Issues in Widow Pension Status & Payments
- Application pending verification at Block level
- Death certificate not uploaded or invalid
- Aadhaar not linked with bank
- NPCI mapper inactive
- Name mismatch in bank and Aadhaar
- Bank account closed
- Pending eKYC authentication
How to Fix Widow Pension DBT Issues
- Update bank account details if wrong or inactive
- Submit missing death certificate at Block/CSC
https://crsorgi.gov.in/ - Link Aadhaar to bank via branch or online banking
- Confirm NPCI mapping status from bank
- Use CSC/Pragya Kendra support for corrections
https://locator.csccloud.in/
Offline Support & Verification
- Nearest CSC/Pragya Kendra: https://locator.csccloud.in/
- Block Level Verification: Visit your local Block office (contacts will be listed on CSC & Block Contacts page)
Benefits of Widow Pension
- Monthly financial support
- DBT ensures direct and transparent transfer
- Helps widowed women support their family
- No middle-agent interference in payments