How much is the West Bengal old age pension?

It is reported to be around ₹1,000/month (₹1,200 for SC/ST categories under Taposili Bandhu / Jai Johar). Verify the current amount on the official portal.

Where do I apply for old age pension?

Through Duare Sarkar camps or your local BDO/SDO office/municipality, and track on the Jai Bangla portal.

Old Age Pension West Bengal 2026 — Jai Bangla Pension, Eligibility & Apply

West Bengal provides a monthly old-age pension to elderly citizens (reported around ₹1,000/month, and ₹1,200 for SC/ST under Taposili Bandhu / Jai Johar) under the Jai Bangla umbrella.

Please verify:

Benefit amounts and eligibility can change. This is an informational summary — confirm current details on the official scheme portal or at your local government office before applying.

Scheme overview

West Bengal provides a monthly old-age pension to elderly citizens (reported around ₹1,000/month, and ₹1,200 for SC/ST under Taposili Bandhu / Jai Johar) under the Jai Bangla umbrella.

Benefits

Monthly pension to eligible elderly citizens (reported around ₹1,000; ₹1,200 for SC/ST).
Direct transfer to the beneficiary’s bank account.

Eligibility

Elderly citizen (generally 60+) as per scheme rules.
Resident of West Bengal.
Not receiving another conflicting pension — verify.

Documents (indicative)

Age proof (Aadhaar)
Bank account
Residence proof
Photograph

How to apply

1
Apply via Duare Sarkar / local office
Submit the pension application through official camps or the BDO/SDO/municipality.
2
Provide age & bank details
Give age proof and Aadhaar-linked bank details.
3
Track status
Check status on the Jai Bangla portal or at the local office.

Official links

Jai Bangla pension portal — https://jaibangla.wb.gov.in/

Safety note: We never ask for your Aadhaar number, bank account number, OTP or documents. Do not share these on any unofficial website or with unknown callers. The government does not charge any fee to apply.

Old Age Pension 2026