UP Vridha Pension Yojana — ₹500/Month for Senior Citizens

What is UP Vridha Pension Yojana?

Uttar Pradesh Vridha Pension Yojana (Old Age Pension / Mukhyamantri Vridha Samman Pension) provides ₹500 per month to elderly citizens aged 60 years and above who are economically disadvantaged.

The ₹500 monthly pension combines:

• ₹200/month — Central government (IGNOAPS under NSAP)
• ₹300/month — UP state government
• Total: ₹500/month paid quarterly via DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank account

With over 55 lakh beneficiaries, UP Vridha Pension is one of the largest old age pension programmes in India.

Who is Eligible?

• Age: 60 years and above
• Must be a Uttar Pradesh resident
• Annual family income: below ₹2 lakh
• Not receiving any other state or central government pension
• Not an income taxpayer
• Not a government employee or pensioner

How to Apply Online — Step by Step

1. Go to sspy-up.gov.in
2. Click "वृद्धावस्था पेंशन" (Vridha / Old Age Pension) → "आवेदन करें"
3. Click "New Entry Form"
4. Fill in:
   • Applicant's name, date of birth, address (in UP)
   • Income details (self-declaration or certificate)
   • Bank account details for DBT
5. Upload documents (Aadhaar, age proof, income certificate, bank passbook)
6. Submit → save the Application Reference Number

Apply via Gram Panchayat (Offline)

1. Visit your Gram Panchayat office or Block Samaj Kalyan / Social Welfare office
2. Collect the Vridha Pension form
3. Fill and submit with required documents
4. Panchayat/block office uploads your application online

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar card (mandatory — for identity and DBT)
2. Age proof — Aadhaar with DOB, voter ID, birth certificate, or school certificate
3. Income certificate — annual income below ₹2 lakh (from Tehsildar/SDM)
4. Bank passbook — in the applicant's own name, Aadhaar-linked for DBT
5. Ration card / BPL card (if available)
6. Passport-size photograph

Check Application Status

1. Go to sspy-up.gov.in
2. Click "वृद्धावस्था पेंशन" → "आवेदन की स्थिति"
3. Enter your Application Reference Number or Aadhaar number
4. View current status: Submitted → Verified → Approved → Payment

Check Beneficiary and Payment List

1. Go to sspy-up.gov.in → Vridha Pension → Pensioner List
2. Select District → Block/Urban → Gram Panchayat
3. View the list for your area — check if your name appears

When is Pension Paid?

• Pension is released quarterly (every 3 months)
• Credited to your Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT
• Check payment dates and arrear status on sspy-up.gov.in

All Three UP Social Pensions at sspy-up.gov.in

All three are applied through sspy-up.gov.in with the same process.

Frequently Asked Questions

My father is 65 and has no income. How quickly will he get the pension?

Applications take 2–3 months for approval if all documents are in order. Apply as soon as possible. Follow up at the Block Samaj Kalyan office if approval takes more than 3 months.

My father doesn't have a bank account. How to open one?

Open a Jan Dhan Account at any nationalised bank — zero balance, free, and Aadhaar can be used for KYC. Get it linked to Aadhaar for DBT before applying for pension.

Can a person receive both PMKISAN and Vridha Pension?

Yes — PMKISAN (farm income support) and Vridha Pension are completely separate schemes. Both can be received simultaneously.

My income certificate expired 2 years ago. Do I need a fresh one?

Yes — most states require income certificates issued within the last 1 year. Get a fresh certificate from the Tehsildar office.

I live in a UP city (not village). Where do I apply?

Urban residents apply at the Nagar Panchayat / Nagar Palika / Municipal Corporation Social Welfare office or through the same sspy-up.gov.in online portal.

The Gram Pradhan says my application was submitted but there is no status online. What to do?

Ask the Gram Panchayat secretary for the online submission receipt or application ID. If they cannot provide it, apply directly online at sspy-up.gov.in.

Official Links

• Apply and check status: sspy-up.gov.in
• UP Social Welfare Department: samajkalyan.up.gov.in
• Helpline: 18004190001 (UP Samaj Kalyan toll-free)