Karnataka Sandhya Suraksha — Old Age Pension ₹600/Month

What is Sandhya Suraksha Yojana?

Sandhya Suraksha Yojana is the Karnataka government's old age pension scheme providing ₹600 per month to elderly BPL citizens aged 60 and above in Karnataka. The pension is paid directly to the beneficiary's bank account via DBT.

The scheme integrates the central IGNOAPS (Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme) contribution with state top-up:

• Central share: ₹200 (60–79 years) / ₹500 (80+ years)
• State share: Supplementing to reach ₹600/month

Pension Amount

Who is Eligible?

• Karnataka resident (permanent domicile)
• Age: 60 years or above
• BPL (Below Poverty Line) — as per state BPL list
• Not receiving any other government pension (state, central, or Army)
• Annual income below ₹12,000 per year (or as per current norms)

How to Apply

Online via Seva Sindhu

1. Go to sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in
2. Search for "Sandhya Suraksha" or "Old Age Pension"
3. Click "Apply"
4. Log in with Aadhaar OTP or register
5. Fill application:
   • Personal details (name, DOB, address)
   • BPL ration card details
   • Bank account (Aadhaar-linked)
6. Upload documents
7. Submit → application processed by District Social Security & Pension (DSSP) office

Offline Application

• Visit your Gram Panchayat (rural) or Ward Office (urban)
• Or apply at the District Social Security & Pension office
• Application form available free of cost

Through Atalji Janasnehi Kendras

Also accessible through Karnataka's citizen service centres (Atalji Janasnehi Kendras / Bapuji Seva Kendras).

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar card (with DOB showing 60+)
2. BPL ration card
3. Bank passbook (account in applicant's name, Aadhaar-linked)
4. Karnataka domicile proof — Aadhaar with Karnataka address, or voter ID
5. Age proof — birth certificate, school certificate (if Aadhaar DOB is incorrect)
6. Passport-size photograph

Checking Pension Status

1. Go to sspdkarnataka.gov.in (Social Security & Pension Department)
2. Click "Pension Status"
3. Enter Aadhaar or beneficiary ID
4. View payment history

OR check your bank account — monthly DBT credit.

Frequently Asked Questions

My grandmother is 75 and BPL. Can I apply on her behalf?

Yes — you can assist her in filing the application at a Gram Panchayat or Bapuji Seva Kendra. The pension will be paid directly to her bank account.

My father has a small pension from a private company (EPF). Does he still qualify?

EPF (EPFO pension) is a private/government pension — having it typically disqualifies from Sandhya Suraksha. Verify with the district DSSP office — the rule is specifically for government employees' pension, not all EPF withdrawals.

The pension has not been credited for 2 months. What should I do?

Check status at sspdkarnataka.gov.in. Common issues: Aadhaar-bank linkage failure, account dormant. Re-activate bank account and re-link Aadhaar. Contact district DSSP office for further support.

Can I get both Sandhya Suraksha and Raitha Siri (farmer insurance)? These are different schemes.

Yes — Sandhya Suraksha (old age pension) and Raitha Siri (farmer insurance) are separate schemes serving different purposes. You can be a beneficiary of both if eligible for each.

Does Karnataka provide additional pension for those above 75 or 80?

The base Sandhya Suraksha amount is ₹600/month. The central share increases at 80+ (IGNOAPS: ₹500 instead of ₹200), but the total stays at ₹600 because the state adjusts its share. Some years, state budget revisions may increase total pension — check sspdkarnataka.gov.in for current year rates.

Official Links

• Apply: sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in
• Pension status: sspdkarnataka.gov.in
• Karnataka DSSP: Social Security & Pension Department, Government of Karnataka
• Helpline: 080-2235-5780 (Karnataka Social Security & Pension)