Old Age Pension
✓ Information verified — June 2026In 2010, the Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department of the West Bengal State Government introduced the "Old Age Pension" scheme.
What You Get
- Regular monthly pension payments to eligible senior citizens
- Financial support for basic living expenses
- Social security coverage for elderly persons
Who Can Apply
- Age: 60–100 years
- Residence: West Bengal residents only
- Must be a senior citizen (typically aged 60 years and above)
- Must be a resident of West Bengal
- Must have limited income or be economically disadvantaged
- May have gender-specific provisions for women
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Age Proof Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Account Passbook
- 5. Residence Proof
- 6. Identity Document
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- West Bengal
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 60–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/oapwbRelated Schemes
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