What do you get under Delhi old age pension?
Monthly pension to the bank account: ₹2,000 for ages 60 to 69 (₹2,500 for SC, ST and minority beneficiaries) and ₹2,500 for ages 70 and above.
The 2025-26 budget speech announced ₹2,500 for ages 60 to 69 and ₹3,000 for 70+, but the department page and the Economic Survey of March 2026 still show ₹2,000 and ₹2,500. Confirm the current rate with the department.
Who is eligible for Delhi old age pension?
- Aged 60 or more, without adequate means of support.
- Lived in Delhi for at least 5 years before applying.
- Annual family income up to ₹1,00,000 from all sources.
- Not getting any other pension or financial assistance from the Centre, Delhi government, MCD or NDMC for this purpose.
- A bank account in your own name only (singly operated) and Aadhaar.
Also check:
- New pensions are sanctioned only when there are vacancies in the scheme ceiling, so applications can wait.
Documents needed for Delhi old age pension
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How to apply for Delhi old age pension
- Register on edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in (Citizen Corner, New User) with Aadhaar or voter ID.
- Log in, choose Apply Online, Department of Social Welfare, Old Age Assistance.
- Fill the form, upload proof of 5 years in Delhi, age proof, income self-declaration, bank passbook and photo, then submit with the OTP.
How to check Delhi old age pension status
- Log in to edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in and open your application, or use the track application option with your application number.
- Payment comes monthly through PFMS; check your bank passbook.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Delhi old age pension?
Aged 60 or more, without adequate means of support. Lived in Delhi for at least 5 years before applying. Annual family income up to ₹1,00,000 from all sources. Not getting any other pension or financial assistance from the Centre, Delhi government, MCD or NDMC for this purpose. A bank account in your own name only (singly operated) and Aadhaar.
How much do I get under Delhi old age pension?
Monthly pension to the bank account: ₹2,000 for ages 60 to 69 (₹2,500 for SC, ST and minority beneficiaries) and ₹2,500 for ages 70 and above. The 2025-26 budget speech announced ₹2,500 for ages 60 to 69 and ₹3,000 for 70+, but the department page and the Economic Survey of March 2026 still show ₹2,000 and ₹2,500. Confirm the current rate with the department.
What documents do I need for Delhi old age pension?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Address proof; Income certificate; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo; Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC), if you claim it.
How do I apply for Delhi old age pension?
Register on edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in (Citizen Corner, New User) with Aadhaar or voter ID. Log in, choose Apply Online, Department of Social Welfare, Old Age Assistance. Fill the form, upload proof of 5 years in Delhi, age proof, income self-declaration, bank passbook and photo, then submit with the OTP. Official site: https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/
How do I check Delhi old age pension status?
Log in to edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in and open your application, or use the track application option with your application number. Payment comes monthly through PFMS; check your bank passbook.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Delhi old age 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 Delhi old age pension?
₹2,000 a month for ages 60 to 69 (₹2,500 for SC, ST and minority beneficiaries) and ₹2,500 for 70 and above, as on the department page. A hike announced in the 2025-26 budget was not shown on official pages as of 1 November 2026.
Where do I apply?
Online on edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in under the Department of Social Welfare.
What is the income limit?
Family income up to ₹1 lakh a year from all sources, and at least 5 years of residence in Delhi.
Official sources
- Department of Social Welfare, Govt of NCT of Delhi: financial assistance schemes
- Highlights of Economic Survey of Delhi 2025-26, Planning Department
- Delhi Budget Speech 2025-26, Finance Department
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.