UP Vridha Pension Form PDF can be downloaded in Hindi format through the Integrated Pension Portal of Uttar Pradesh. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above can apply online at sspy-up.gov.in or download the UP Old Age Pension application form and submit it to the concerned authorities to get a monthly pension of ₹1000. Once the form is submitted, you can check your name in the UP Old Age Pension List.
Uttar Pradesh Social Security Pension (SSPY) scheme is run by the state's Social Welfare Department. It gives regular monthly support to senior citizens, widows and persons with disability. For old age pension, the money is sent directly to the bank account of the eligible person through DBT payment.
About UP Vridha Pension Yojana
UP Vridha Pension Yojana gives financial help to poor senior citizens of the state so that they can manage their daily expenses without depending on others. The pension amount and the share of the state and central government are given below.
- Applicants aged 60 years or more who live below the poverty line, or whose annual income is up to ₹56,460 in urban areas and ₹46,080 in rural areas, come under the eligible category of the scheme.
- Eligible applicants aged 60 to 79 years get ₹1000 per month (60% state share and 40% central share), while eligible applicants aged 80 years or more get ₹1000 per month (100% central share).
- Applicants can apply online through the sspy-up.gov.in web portal.
- For the application, the applicant must fill in a colored passport size photo, birth date or age proof certificate, identity proof (voter ID or ration card or Aadhaar card), a copy of the bank passbook and an income certificate.
- The photo uploaded in the filled form should not be more than 20 KB, and the uploaded documents in PDF should not be more than 500 KB.
- To bring clarity in the running of the scheme, the verification of covered beneficiaries is done every year in the months of May and June. After verification, dead and ineligible pensioners are removed from the pension list and new beneficiaries are selected in their place.
UP Vridha Pension Highlights
Here is a quick look at the main details of the UP Vridha Pension Yojana.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | UP Vridha Pension Yojana (Old Age Pension) |
| Department | Social Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh |
| Beneficiaries | Senior citizens aged 60 years and above |
| Benefit Amount | ₹1000 per month |
| Application Mode | Online and offline |
| Official Website | sspy-up.gov.in |
How to Apply for UP Vridha Pension Online
Eligible senior citizens can apply for UP Vridha Pension online through the official portal. Follow the steps given below to fill the application form.
STEP 1 - Go to the official website of Uttar Pradesh Social Security Pension Scheme at sspy-up.gov.in.
STEP 2 - On the homepage, click on the "Old Age Pension" option.
STEP 3 - Now click on the "Apply Online" option that appears on your screen.
STEP 4 - The Vridha Pension Application Form will open. Fill in your name, address, village, block, tehsil, district and bank details, and upload the required documents like age proof.
STEP 5 - Tick the declaration box and click on the "Submit" button. Take a printout of the filled form for future reference.
Documents Required for UP Vridha Pension
Keep these documents ready before filling the application form.
- Aadhaar card and Aadhaar linked mobile number
- Income certificate
- Age proof certificate
- Latest passport size photo
- Bank passbook copy
FAQ's
What is the pension amount under UP Vridha Pension Yojana?
Eligible senior citizens get ₹1000 per month as old age pension. The amount is sent directly to the bank account of the beneficiary.
Who can apply for UP Vridha Pension?
Uttar Pradesh residents aged 60 years and above who live below the poverty line or whose annual income is up to ₹46,080 in rural areas and ₹56,460 in urban areas can apply.
How can I check my UP Vridha Pension status?
You can check the payment status on the PFMS portal and the application status on the official sspy-up.gov.in portal by logging in with your registered ID and mobile number.