Bihar Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension — ₹400/Month at 60+

What is Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana?

Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana (MVPY) is the Bihar government's old age pension scheme providing ₹400–₹500 per month to all Bihar residents aged 60 years and above — regardless of whether they are BPL or APL. The pension is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account every month.

What makes MVPY unique: Unlike the central IGNOAPS (which is only for BPL families), MVPY covers ALL elderly Bihar residents — there is no income or poverty status requirement.

Pension Amount

Who is Eligible?

• Age: 60 years or above
• Residence: Permanent resident of Bihar (Aadhaar/voter ID with Bihar address)
• Not in government service: Should not be receiving any government/central pension
  • Exceptions: If someone was in private sector and has no government pension, they qualify
• No income limit — APL families are also eligible

Not eligible:

• Persons receiving EPFO pension, central/state government employee pension, or NPS pension

How to Apply

Online Application

1. Go to sspmis.bihar.gov.in
2. Click "मुख्यमंत्री वृद्धजन पेंशन योजना"
3. Click "आवेदन करें (Apply)"
4. Verify identity: Enter Aadhaar, date of birth, and OTP
5. Fill in application form:
   • Personal details (name, DOB, address)
   • Bank account details (Aadhaar-linked)
   • Upload documents
6. Submit → note application ID

Offline Application

• Visit your Block Development Office (BDO)
• Or apply through your Panchayat Sachiv (village secretary)
• Or through Common Service Centre (CSC)

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar card — with DOB proof (showing age 60+)
2. Bank passbook (account in applicant's name, Aadhaar-linked for DBT)
3. Bihar domicile / residence proof (Aadhaar with Bihar address, or voter ID)
4. Age proof if Aadhaar has incorrect DOB — birth certificate, school certificate
5. Passport-size photograph

Checking Application Status

1. Go to sspmis.bihar.gov.in
2. Click "आवेदन की स्थिति देखें" (Application status)
3. Enter your application ID or Aadhaar number
4. View current status and payment history

Pension Payment Schedule

Pension is paid monthly — directly to the bank account via DBT. Payment typically happens in the first week of each month.

Frequently Asked Questions

My mother is 65 years old and receives no government pension. Can she apply?

Yes — age 60+ with no government pension and Bihar domicile means she is eligible. The application is straightforward online.

My father has an EPF (Provident Fund) corpus but no monthly government pension. Is he eligible?

EPF corpus is a provident fund — it's not a regular government pension. Your father can apply. The disqualifier is a regular monthly government/state pension, not a one-time PF withdrawal.

My parents don't have smartphones. Can I apply on their behalf at the BDO?

Yes — offline applications are accepted at the Block Development Office. Go with your parent (the beneficiary) and their documents.

The pension hasn't been received for 3 months. What to do?

Check the payment status on sspmis.bihar.gov.in. Common reasons: Aadhaar not seeded to bank, bank account inactive. Visit your nearest bank branch to activate the account and ensure Aadhaar linkage. Then contact BDO.

Can my 75-year-old parent get both Bihar MVPY and central IGNOAPS?

IGNOAPS is for BPL families. If your parent is on the BPL list, they may be enrolled in IGNOAPS by the state. Bihar may integrate both into MVPY. Check with the BDO — in most cases, Bihar residents on MVPY receive the Bihar state amount (₹400) which may include the IGNOAPS central share.

Official Links

• Apply / check status: sspmis.bihar.gov.in
• Bihar Social Security: socialsecurity.bihar.gov.in
• BDO (Block Development Office): Contact your block's BDO for offline applications
• Helpline: 1800-345-6262 (Bihar social security helpline)