Delhi Old Age Pension Scheme: Senior citizens in Delhi need not worry about financial constraints. The Delhi government has made special arrangements to take care of senior citizens living in the national capital. Under this pension scheme, poor and needy senior citizens previously received a monthly pension of ₹2,000 to ₹2,500. However, this amount has now been increased by ₹500 per month.

The Delhi government also opened 50,000 new registrations on September 17th, the occasion of PM Modi's birthday. 50,000 new pensioners in Delhi will now receive funds in their accounts. If you belong to a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST), or minority community, you will receive an additional ₹500 per month from the Delhi government. This means that senior citizens in Delhi need not worry too much in their old age. Their daily needs are being taken care of by the government.

What is the Delhi Old Age Pension Scheme?

To empower senior citizens in Delhi financially and ensure their right to live a life of dignity, the Delhi government launched a pension scheme (Delhi Old Age Pension (OAP). This scheme also aims to provide financial assistance to senior citizens who do not have a stable source of income. This scheme provides a monthly lump sum pension to those aged 60 years and above. This pension provides financial security and self-reliance to the elderly.

How much is the old-age pension in Delhi?

Age Previously Received Pension (per month) Now Received Pension (per month) Additional Benefits
60-69 Years ₹2000 ₹2500 ₹500 (SC/ST/minority category only)
70 or above ₹2500 ₹3000 ₹500 (SC/ST/minority category only)

Who is eligible for the old-age pension in Delhi?

To receive an old-age pension in Delhi, the age must be 60 years or older.
The applicant must have been a resident of Delhi for at least 5 years.
The family's annual income must not exceed ₹100,000.
The applicant must not be receiving any other pension/financial assistance from any government or local authority.
The applicant must have an Aadhaar card with a Delhi address.
The applicant's bank account must be in any bank branch in Delhi and must be linked to Aadhaar.

What documents are required for an old-age pension in Delhi?

Aadhaar Card
Age Proof (e.g., Birth Certificate, 10th-grade Marksheet, Driving License)
Residence Certificate
Bank Account Information
Caste Certificate (for SC/ST applicants)
Religious Certificate (if applicant is a minority)
Passport Size Photograph
Self-Declaration Income Certificate
Income Certificate Self-Declaration Form Download here

Any one of these documents will be useful for an old-age pension in Delhi:
Age Certificate
Residence Certificate
Birth Certificate issued by the MCD or Registrar of Births and Deaths
Ration Card/Voter ID Card/Passport
School Leaving Certificate
Driving License/MCD Birth Certificate/School ID Card
10th-grade Marksheet
Insurance Policy Papers/Vacation Card of a Family Member
Discharge Slip issued at the time of birth from the hospital
Electricity/Water/Telephone/Gas Connection Bill/Bank Passbook
Driving License
Medical Records of Treatment in Delhi/Caste Certificate issued in Delhi
Passport/PAN Card/Ration Card/Voter ID Card/property papers from a public/private sector company
Vaccination card/age certificate issued by a medical agency
Any other document that proves residence for 5 years

How to get an old-age pension in Delhi?
To apply for an old-age pension in Delhi, you must first register on the e-district portal. After this, you can apply for the pension online (Delhi Old Age Pension Online Apply).

STEP-1
Go to the e-District Delhi portal and click on the Citizen Corner tab.
Here, click on New User Registration.
In the box that appears below, select Aadhaar Card as Document Type.
Old Age Pension Registration

Enter your Aadhaar number and enter the Captcha code exactly as it appears.
The registration form will open.
Fill in all the required information correctly.
Once the registration is successful, you will receive a user ID and password on your mobile.
STEP-2
Go back to the e-District portal and log in with your user ID and password.
Click on the Apply Online tab.
A list of all schemes and services will appear.

Old Age Pension Online Apply

From these, select the Department of Social Welfare.
Click Apply next to the Old Age Pension Scheme.
Your details will appear on the screen. If you need to make any changes, click Edit.
If you don't want to make any changes, click Continue.
Fill in the required information in the application form and upload your photo and documents. Please do so.
You will now receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter it and click the Submit button.
After submitting your application, you will receive an Acknowledgement Receipt, which you can print out.

Reasons for Delays in Old Age Pension in Delhi

Aadhaar card not linked to a bank account.

Applicant not found at the address provided during verification.

Not informing the district office of a home address change.

Bank account closed

Attempt to fraudulently obtain a pension by using false documents.

What should be done to receive an old age pension if you don't have proof of residence?

If you don't have any of the above documents for proof of residence for the Delhi Old Age Pension, you must present two witnesses from the list below. These witnesses must also submit their identity cards and residence certificates. If officials have any doubts, the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) can verify these witnesses.

The area's MP or MLA

The President or General Secretary of an RWA

Two neighbors of the applicant

The President/General Secretary of a registered women's self-help group (SHG) or Mahila Mandal

The ICDS supervisor or ASHA worker in the area

A gazetted officer of the Central or Delhi government

What is the helpline number for the Delhi Old Age Pension?

If you have any issues with old-age pension in Delhi, you can contact the helpline number 1800-11-8595. The official website is https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in. You can also visit the nearest Social Welfare Department district office.