Rajasthan Vridhjan Samman Pension — ₹1,000/Month

What is Rajasthan Vridhjan Samman Pension?

Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Samman Pension Yojana is Rajasthan's state government old age pension scheme that gives monthly financial assistance to eligible senior citizens who have no income source. The benefit depends on age:

Women become eligible 3 years earlier than men (55 years vs 58 years).

Key Benefits

Who is Eligible?

You ARE eligible if:

• You are a permanent resident of Rajasthan (minimum 15 years)
• You are a woman aged 55+ or a man aged 58+
• You have no regular source of income — no government pension, no taxable income
• Your family is not income tax paying
• You are not already receiving any other pension (IGNOAPS, IGNDPS, IGNWPS)

Widowed women below 55 years apply under the Ekl Nari Pension Yojana (separate scheme).

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar Card — identity and age proof
2. Jan Aadhaar card — Rajasthan family ID (mandatory)
3. Age proof (Aadhaar with DoB, school certificate, voter ID)
4. Domicile certificate — Rajasthan resident for 15+ years
5. Income self-declaration — declaring no regular income
6. Bank passbook — Aadhaar-linked savings account
7. Photograph

How to Apply — Step by Step

Step 1 — Get Jan Aadhaar Card

If you don't have a Jan Aadhaar card (Rajasthan family ID):

• Visit nearest CSC / E-Mitra centre
• Register your family — it is free
• Get your Jan Aadhaar ID

Step 2 — Apply Online (Rajssp Portal)

1. Go to rajssp.raj.nic.in
2. Register / login with Jan Aadhaar
3. Apply for "Vridhjan Samman Pension"
4. Fill in personal details and upload documents

Step 3 — Apply at E-Mitra Centre (Offline)

Visit your nearest E-Mitra kiosk (CSC). The operator fills the online form on your behalf with your documents. Nominal service fee may be charged.

Step 4 — Sub-Divisional Officer Verification

After online application:

• Application is routed to the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) for approval
• Field verification by Patwari/Village Officer confirms eligibility

Step 5 — Pension Starts

After approval, pension is credited monthly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Check Pension Status

Visit rajssp.raj.nic.in → "Check Pensioner Status" → Enter your Application Reference / Aadhaar / Jan Aadhaar number.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. My mother is 55 and my father is 56. Can both apply?

Your mother (woman, 55+) is eligible — yes. Your father (man, 58 required) is not yet eligible at 56. He can apply when he turns 58.

2. My father has a small pension of ₹500 from a private employer. Is he eligible?

Vridhjan Samman Pension is for those with no regular income source. A private employer pension (even small) may make him ineligible — consult with the local SDO or E-Mitra operator for clarification.

3. I applied 3 months ago but the status says "pending at SDO." What do I do?

Visit the SDO office directly with your application number. Delays at SDO level are common. You can also contact the District Social Welfare Officer.

4. My grandmother receives ₹750/month but she is now 76 years old. Should she get ₹1,000?

Yes. At age 75+, the pension increases to ₹1,000/month. This upgrade should happen automatically, but if not, visit the E-Mitra centre to update age records.

5. Can a couple where both are above 58 both receive the pension?

Yes. Each individual applies separately. Both husband and wife above the age threshold can receive their own pension.

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