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Bihar Old Age Pension Scheme: Eligibility, Application Process & Benefits
Monthly pension to eligible senior citizens of Bihar under the state social security programme (as per official portal).
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The Bihar Old Age Pension Scheme is a social security programme of the Bihar government providing a monthly pension to eligible senior citizens so they have a steady income in old age.
Key Features
- Monthly pension to eligible senior citizens
- Implemented through the Social Welfare Department, Bihar
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary bank account
The pension amount and eligibility criteria are as notified by the department on the official portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Resident senior citizens of Bihar meeting the age and income / family-status conditions prescribed by the Social Welfare Department. Beneficiaries already receiving another state / central pension are generally not eligible.
Rs. 1,100 per month (Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, increased from Rs. 400 in June 2025). Separate central IGNOAP pension of Rs. 200/month for 60+ BPL also available. Credited via DBT.
1. Visit the Bihar service portal https://serviceonline.bihar.gov.in
2. Locate the old age pension service
3. Register / apply and verify Aadhaar
4. Submit age and residence documents
5. Verification by the department and activation of pension
2. Locate the old age pension service
3. Register / apply and verify Aadhaar
4. Submit age and residence documents
5. Verification by the department and activation of pension
Aadhaar Card, age proof (birth certificate / certificate from competent authority), bank account details, Bihar residence proof.
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