AI SummaryBihar government's e-Labharthi portal at elabharthi.bihar.gov.in lets pension beneficiaries check the payment status of all social security pension schemes in the state. The portal covers 6 major schemes for old age, widows, and specially abled people, and every month the pension amount is sent directly to the bank account of beneficiaries through DBT payment.
Pension amount under these schemes has been increased from ₹400 to ₹1,100 per month since July 2025. Payments are now credited on the 10th of every month, which the state government calls Bihar Pension Day. On 10 August 2026, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary transferred around ₹1,100 crore to more than 98 lakh beneficiaries through direct benefit transfer. The increase was announced by former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar before the 2025 assembly elections.
How to Check Bihar Pension Scheme Payment Status @ elabharthi.bihar.gov.in
Social Security Pension MIS portal at sspmis.bihar.gov.in is a single place to check payment and beneficiary status of Bihar pension schemes. Follow the steps below to check your pension payment status.
STEP 1: Visit the official pension portal at sspmis.bihar.gov.in and click on "e-Labharthi" under the Important Links Section on the homepage.
STEP 2: Then click on "PR1. Check Beneficiary/Payment Status" link on the homepage from the "Payment Report" option as given in the below image.
STEP 3: After clicking this link, you will reach the following page.
STEP 4: In this page, select the financial year 2026-2027, select the type of id you want to use from Aadhaar number, bank account number or beneficiary ID, then enter the ID in the next field and click on "Search" button.
Your payment status of pension will be displayed to you on the screen from where you can check the latest payment date, amount and last 4 digits of bank account number.
Bihar Pension Scheme Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Bihar Social Security Pension Schemes |
| Department | Social Welfare Department, Bihar |
| Monthly Pension | ₹1,100 (increased from ₹400 since July 2025) |
| Payment Date | 10th of every month (Bihar Pension Day) |
| Beneficiaries | More than 98 lakh (as of August 2026) |
| Payment Mode | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) |
| Official Website | elabharthi.bihar.gov.in |
Check Bihar Pension Payment Status on e-Labharthi App
Beneficiaries can also check the payment status of their pension scheme by entering their details, beneficiary ID or bank account number on the e-Labharthi Android app.
To check the pension payment status, download & install the app, open it and click on the 5th option "लाभार्थी अपना भुगतान की स्थिति देखें" (Beneficiary Check Your Payment Status) option in the app home screen.
Now select and enter your details and click the "लाभार्थी अपना भुगतान की स्थिति देखें" (Beneficiary Check Your Payment Status) button below the details to see the status.
To download the app, click on Mobile App option under the Download section on the homepage as shown below.
You can check pension payment status of the following 6 schemes on this e-Labharthi portal and app in Bihar
| Scheme Name | Number of Beneficiaries (as of August 2025) |
|---|---|
| Vriddhajan Pension Yojana (Old Age Pension) | 51.98 lakh |
| Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Vriddhavastha Pension Yojana | 35.38 lakh |
| Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Widow Pension) | 6.51 lakh |
| Laxmibai Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana | 8.81 lakh |
| Bihar Nishaktata Pension Yojana (Specially Abled) | 9.78 lakh |
| Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Nishaktata Pension Yojana | 1.10 lakh |
Check Payment Status on PFMS Portal
You can also check the payment status on the PFMS portal by selecting your bank, entering bank account number and OTP. You will receive the OTP on the mobile number registered with your bank account.
If you don't receive the OTP on SMS, then you need to download the Sandes App and register using the same number and then you will be able to receive OTP within the app.
FAQ's
What is the monthly pension amount in Bihar now?
Beneficiaries of all 6 social security pension schemes in Bihar now get ₹1,100 per month. The amount was increased from ₹400 in July 2025.
When is the pension credited to the bank account?
Pension is credited on the 10th of every month through DBT payment. The state government calls this date Bihar Pension Day.
How can I check my pension payment status?
You can check your payment status on the e-Labharthi portal at elabharthi.bihar.gov.in using your Aadhaar number, bank account number or beneficiary ID.
Do I need to complete eKYC to keep getting the pension?
Yes. Beneficiaries need to complete Aadhaar eKYC and keep Aadhaar linked with their bank account so that DBT payment is credited without any problem.