What do you get under DSSS pension?
Monthly pension: ₹2,000 for senior citizens and adults with disability, ₹2,500 for widows and single women below 60 and children with disability, ₹3,500 for 90% to 100% disability.
Who is eligible for DSSS pension?
- Senior citizens aged 60 or more, widows and single women, and persons with disability.
- Goan by birth or living in Goa for 15 years.
- Income up to ₹24,000 a year.
Also check:
- Single women means widows, divorced, deserted or judicially separated women, and unmarried women above 50.
Documents needed for DSSS pension
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How to apply for DSSS pension
- Submit the form with documents at the Directorate of Social Welfare, Panaji, or the Deputy Director office, Margao (South Goa).
How to check DSSS pension status
- Ask at the Directorate of Social Welfare (Panaji) or the Margao office.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for DSSS pension?
Senior citizens aged 60 or more, widows and single women, and persons with disability. Goan by birth or living in Goa for 15 years. Income up to ₹24,000 a year.
How much do I get under DSSS pension?
Monthly pension: ₹2,000 for senior citizens and adults with disability, ₹2,500 for widows and single women below 60 and children with disability, ₹3,500 for 90% to 100% disability.
What documents do I need for DSSS pension?
Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Income certificate; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Disability certificate or UDID card; Death certificate of the earning member; Marriage certificate or self-declaration; Self-declaration in the prescribed form.
How do I apply for DSSS pension?
Submit the form with documents at the Directorate of Social Welfare, Panaji, or the Deputy Director office, Margao (South Goa). Official site: https://socialwelfare.goa.gov.in/dayanand-social-security-scheme-dsss/
How do I check DSSS pension status?
Ask at the Directorate of Social Welfare (Panaji) or the Margao office.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for DSSS 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 DSSS pension in Goa?
₹2,000 for seniors and adults with disability, ₹2,500 for widows and single women below 60, ₹3,500 for 90% to 100% disability.
What is the income limit for DSSS?
₹24,000 a year.
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.