Himachal Pradesh government is running HP Transgender Pension Scheme for transgender residents from BPL families, giving ₹650 per month to those above 18 years of age and ₹1,200 per month to those above 80 years or with 70 percent disability. Payment reaches your bank account every month through DBT payment, so there is no need to visit any office to collect cash.
Applications are accepted only in offline mode through the office of your District Social Welfare Officer or Tehsil Welfare Officer. You need a transgender identity certificate from the District Magistrate or Sub Divisional Magistrate along with BPL papers, Aadhaar and bank passbook. Scheme is run by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (ESOMSA) and the official portal is esomsa.hp.gov.in.
HP Transgender Pension Scheme 2026 - Apply Online, Eligibility and Benefits
How to Apply for HP Transgender Pension Scheme
Application is offline only. There is no online form for this scheme right now on esomsa.hp.gov.in. You have to visit the local welfare office, get the printed form, fill it and submit it back with required documents. Steps are given below.
STEP 1 - Go to the office of your District Social Welfare Officer or Tehsil Welfare Officer in your area and ask for the transgender pension application form. Form is given free of cost, no fee is charged for the form or for the application.
STEP 2 - Fill the form with correct personal details like name as per Aadhaar, date of birth, permanent address in Himachal Pradesh, bank account number and IFSC code. Any mistake in bank details will delay your monthly pension credit.
STEP 3 - Attach copies of your transgender identity certificate issued by the DM or SDM, BPL card, Parivar Register copy, Aadhaar card, bank passbook and a self-declaration that you are not getting any other pension and are not employed in any government or semi-government post.
STEP 4 - Submit the filled form back to the same welfare office. Once your papers are checked and approved by the concerned officer, the monthly pension will start getting credited to your bank account through DBT payment.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | HP Transgender Pension Scheme |
| Launched By | Himachal Pradesh government |
| Eligible People | Transgender persons of Himachal Pradesh from BPL families |
| Monthly Pension | ₹650 (18 years and above), ₹1,200 (above 80 years or 70 percent disability) |
| Application Mode | Offline through District or Tehsil Welfare Officer |
| Payment Mode | DBT payment to bank account |
| Main Department | Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (ESOMSA) |
| Official Website | esomsa.hp.gov.in |
Who Can Apply for HP Transgender Pension
Only permanent residents of Himachal Pradesh who belong to BPL category can apply for this pension. Government or semi-government staff are not eligible. If you are already getting some other pension from the state or central government, you cannot get this one at the same time. Points to check who can apply are given below.
- You should be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh, applicants from other states are not covered under this pension.
- Your age should be 18 years or above on the date of application.
- Your family must be in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) list of the state.
- You must have a valid transgender identity certificate from the District Magistrate or Sub Divisional Magistrate.
- You should not be working in any government or semi-government office and should not be getting any other pension.
Pension Amount Under HP Transgender Pension Scheme
Monthly pension amount depends on your age and disability status. Two slabs are fixed under the scheme, one basic slab for those aged 18 and above, and a higher slab for very old or highly disabled applicants.
| Eligible Group | Monthly Pension |
|---|---|
| Transgender persons above 18 years (BPL) | ₹650 |
| Transgender persons above 80 years OR with 70 percent disability (BPL) | ₹1,200 |
Documents Needed for Application
Keep photocopies of the following papers ready before you visit the welfare office. Missing documents are the most common reason for form rejection or delay in pension approval.
- Transgender identity certificate issued by the District Magistrate or Sub Divisional Magistrate.
- BPL card or a copy from the Parivar Register showing your family is in BPL list.
- Aadhaar card copy of the applicant.
- Bank passbook photocopy showing account number, IFSC code and name of the account holder.
- Medical board disability certificate if you are claiming the ₹1,200 slab under 70 percent disability.
- Self-declaration on plain paper stating you are not getting any other pension and are not working in any government or semi-government post.
Payment Mode and Helpline Number
Pension is credited monthly to the bank account you have given in the form through DBT payment. No cash payment is made at the welfare office, so make sure your bank account is active and linked with Aadhaar. If your pension is not credited or you face any problem in application, you can call the ESOMSA pension form helpline at 0177-3525101 or 0177-3525102. For in-person queries, the head office is at Block No. 33, SDA Complex, Kasumpti, Shimla-9, Himachal Pradesh.
Related Schemes for Reference
Central government also runs the SMILE Scheme for transgender persons that covers scholarships, skill training and shelter home support at the national level. For elderly women in the state, you can also check the HP Swaran Jayanti Nari Sambal Yojana which gives ₹1,500 monthly pension to eligible women.
References
FAQ's
Who runs HP Transgender Pension Scheme in Himachal Pradesh?
Scheme is run by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment through the ESOMSA directorate. Payments go from the state treasury to your bank account every month via DBT.
Can I apply for HP Transgender Pension online?
No, right now the form is only offline. You have to visit the District Social Welfare Officer or Tehsil Welfare Officer and submit a paper form with your documents.
How much pension will a 25 year old BPL transgender applicant get?
You will get ₹650 per month in your bank account through DBT. The ₹1,200 slab is only for those above 80 years of age or those with 70 percent disability certified by the medical board.
Is Aadhaar linking with bank account required?
Yes, since payment is through DBT, your bank account should be seeded with Aadhaar for smooth monthly credit. If Aadhaar is not linked, the pension may bounce back.
What if I move out of Himachal Pradesh permanently?
Pension is only for permanent residents of Himachal Pradesh. If you shift out of the state permanently, you become ineligible and should inform the welfare office to stop the pension.
Can I get old age pension and transgender pension together?
No, you can get only one pension from the government at a time. You have to give a self-declaration stating you are not getting any other pension from state or central government.
Where can I check the status of my pension application?
There is no online status check facility for this scheme right now. You need to visit or call the District or Tehsil Welfare Office where you submitted the form to check the status.
Is there any application fee for HP Transgender Pension?
No, the form and the application process are free. Do not pay any money to any middleman or agent for filling or submitting the form.