What do you get under Bihar widow pension?
A monthly pension for widows, raised to ₹1,100 a month from July 2025.
The ₹1,100 rate applies to all of Bihar’s social security pensions since July 2025.
Bihar widow pension: latest updates
- All social security pensions raised from ₹400 to ₹1,100 a month from July 2025. news report
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Who is eligible for Bihar widow pension?
- Widows living in Bihar, aged 18 or above.
- Family income within the state limit for the scheme (low-income families).
- Not getting another government pension.
Also check:
- Poor widows aged 40 to 79 may be paid under the central Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension instead; the monthly amount is the same.
Documents needed for Bihar widow pension
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How to apply for Bihar widow pension
- Apply at the RTPS counter of your block office or online on serviceonline.bihar.gov.in (Social Welfare, pension).
- Keep the acknowledgement. The block office verifies and sanctions the pension.
How to check Bihar widow pension status
- Track the RTPS application on serviceonline.bihar.gov.in with your application number.
- Pension is paid by DBT around the 10th of each month; check your bank passbook.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Bihar widow pension?
Widows living in Bihar, aged 18 or above. Family income within the state limit for the scheme (low-income families). Not getting another government pension.
How much do I get under Bihar widow pension?
A monthly pension for widows, raised to ₹1,100 a month from July 2025. The ₹1,100 rate applies to all of Bihar’s social security pensions since July 2025.
What documents do I need for Bihar widow pension?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Death certificate of the earning member; Income certificate; Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo; Domicile or residence certificate of the state.
How do I apply for Bihar widow pension?
Apply at the RTPS counter of your block office or online on serviceonline.bihar.gov.in (Social Welfare, pension). Keep the acknowledgement. The block office verifies and sanctions the pension. Official site: https://serviceonline.bihar.gov.in/
How do I check Bihar widow pension status?
Track the RTPS application on serviceonline.bihar.gov.in with your application number. Pension is paid by DBT around the 10th of each month; check your bank passbook.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Bihar widow pension?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much is the Bihar widow pension now?
₹1,100 a month, paid by DBT, since July 2025.
Where do I apply for widow pension in Bihar?
At the RTPS counter in your block office or online on serviceonline.bihar.gov.in, with Aadhaar, husband’s death certificate, income certificate and bank details.
Official sources
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.