Old Age Pension (NSAP) 2026: Eligibility, Benefits & How to Apply
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (NSAP) — now Pradhan Mantri Vridhavastha Pension Yojana (इंदिरा गांधी राष्ट्रीय वृद्धावस्था पेंशन योजना (NSAP) — अब प्रधानमंत्री वृद्धावस्था पेंशन योजना) — ₹200/month (60–79), ₹500/month (80+) from the Centre · BPL citizens aged 60+
₹200/month (60–79), ₹500/month (80+) from the Centre — BPL citizens aged 60+
Source: myscheme.gov.in · checked 21 Oct 2026
Old Age Pension (NSAP) quick answers
Benefit
- A monthly pension of ₹ 200 up to 79 years and ₹ 500 thereafter.
Source: myscheme.gov.in ↗ · 21 Oct 2026
Old Age Pension (NSAP) official links
Latest official updates
- Cabinet approved continuing NSAP from 2026-27 to 2030-31 (Rs 53,428 crore), renaming it Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana and the old-age pension Pradhan Mantri Vridhavastha Pension Yojana; old-age and widow pensions continue as before.pib.gov.in ↗
- Disability pension, renamed Pradhan Mantri Divyangjan Pension Yojana, rises to Rs 375 a month (age 0-79) and Rs 625 (80+), with eligibility from 40% benchmark disability instead of 80%.pib.gov.in ↗
Am I eligible for Old Age Pension (NSAP)?
Source: myscheme.gov.in ↗ · 21 Oct 2026
How to apply
Steps
- One can download UMANG App or visit website https://web.umang.gov.in/web_new/home
- The citizen can login using mobile number and OTP.
- Once logged In, citizen can search for NSAP.
- Click on “Apply Online”
- Fill the basic details, choose the mode of payment of pension, upload photo and click on “Submit”.
Documents
- Duly filled and self-attested Application Form (proforma given the annexures of the scheme guidelines).
- Domicile Certificate
- Residential Proof (Voter card/ Electricity Bill/Aadhar Card)
- Age Proof (Birth Certificate issued by the School last attended or Municipal authority or SHO or through Medical Board)
- Aadhar Number
- Bank Passbook
- Ration Card
- Affidavit duly attested by Judicial Magistrate/Executive Magistrate that she/he is not in receipt of any pension/ financial assistance from any other source
Source: myscheme.gov.in ↗ · 21 Oct 2026
Old Age Pension (NSAP): questions people ask
What Does NSAP Stand For And When Was It Launched?
NSAP stands for National Social Assistance Programme. NSAP was launched on 15th August 1995.
What Are The Components Of NSAP?
The NSAP at its inception in 1995 had three components namely (1) National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS, (2) National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS), and (3) National Maternity Benefit Scheme (NMBS). The National Maternity Benefit Scheme (NMBS) was subsequently transferred on 1st April, 2001 from the Ministry of Rural development to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. On 1st April 2000 a new Scheme known as Annapurna Scheme was launched. This scheme aimed at providing food security to meet the requirement of those senior citizens who, though eligible, have remained uncovered under the NOAPS. In February 2009, two new Schemes known as Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) and Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) were introduced. Presently NSAP comprises of five schemes, namely - (1) Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS), (2) Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS), (3) Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS), (4) National Family Benefit Scheme NFBS) and (5) Annapurna.
What Is The Basic Eligibility Criterion Under NSAP?
For getting benefits under NSAP the applicant must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family according to the criteria prescribed by the Govt. of India.
How Are The Beneficiaries Identified In Rural Areas?
As per the revised eligibility criteria, new beneficiaries will be identified from the BPL list prepared by the States/UTs as per guidelines issued by the Ministry of Rural Development (MORD) for the BPL Census 2002.
Source: myscheme.gov.in ↗
What changed on this page
· Cabinet approved continuing NSAP from 2026-27 to 2030-31 (Rs 53,428 crore), renaming it Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana and the old-age pension Pradhan Mantri Vridhavastha Pension Yojana; old-age and widow pensions continue as before.
· Disability pension, renamed Pradhan Mantri Divyangjan Pension Yojana, rises to Rs 375 a month (age 0-79) and Rs 625 (80+), with eligibility from 40% benchmark disability instead of 80%.
· Facts checked against the official sources on 21 Oct 2026.
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