What do you get under HP social security pension?
Monthly pension for older people, widows, deserted and single women, and persons with disabilities. Rates run from ₹1,150 to ₹1,700 a month by age and category; women up to 69 get ₹1,500 and persons with 100% disability get ₹3,000 from 2026-27.
Rates other than the ₹3,000 disability increase come from state figures quoted in news reports (January 2026); confirm your rate with the Tehsil Welfare Officer.
HP social security pension: latest updates
- Budget 2026-27: pension for persons with 100% disability raised from ₹1,700 to ₹3,000 a month (about 7,000 people). official source
- State data: over 8.42 lakh people get social security pensions; income limit removed for widows, deserted and single women and for 40% to 69% disability. news report
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Who is eligible for HP social security pension?
- Old age pension: Himachali residents aged 60 or more (income limits apply below 70).
- Widow, deserted and single women (Ekal Nari) pension: no income limit any more.
- Disability Relief Allowance: 40% or more disability, not in government, board or corporation service, no other pension and not an income-tax payer. Since December 2025 there is no age or income limit.
Also check:
- You do not already get another pension.
- For old age pension below 70: your family income is within the state limit; ask the Tehsil Welfare Officer for the current figure.
Documents needed for HP social security pension
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How to apply for HP social security pension
- Get the pension form from the Tehsil Welfare Officer or apply online through the department’s link on the state services portal.
- Attach age proof, bonafide Himachali certificate, bank details, Aadhaar and, as applicable, income certificate, husband’s death certificate or disability certificate.
- Submit to the Tehsil Welfare Officer. The District Welfare Officer sanctions the pension.
How to check HP social security pension status
- Ask the Tehsil Welfare Officer with your application receipt.
- Payment shows in your bank passbook or SMS. Pension form queries: 0177-2622041 or 0177-2620033 (Directorate, Shimla).
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Common questions
Who is eligible for HP social security pension?
Old age pension: Himachali residents aged 60 or more (income limits apply below 70). Widow, deserted and single women (Ekal Nari) pension: no income limit any more. Disability Relief Allowance: 40% or more disability, not in government, board or corporation service, no other pension and not an income-tax payer. Since December 2025 there is no age or income limit.
How much do I get under HP social security pension?
Monthly pension for older people, widows, deserted and single women, and persons with disabilities. Rates run from ₹1,150 to ₹1,700 a month by age and category; women up to 69 get ₹1,500 and persons with 100% disability get ₹3,000 from 2026-27. Rates other than the ₹3,000 disability increase come from state figures quoted in news reports (January 2026); confirm your rate with the Tehsil Welfare Officer.
What documents do I need for HP social security pension?
Passport-size photo; Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Income certificate; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Disability certificate or UDID card.
How do I apply for HP social security pension?
Get the pension form from the Tehsil Welfare Officer or apply online through the department’s link on the state services portal. Attach age proof, bonafide Himachali certificate, bank details, Aadhaar and, as applicable, income certificate, husband’s death certificate or disability certificate. Submit to the Tehsil Welfare Officer. The District Welfare Officer sanctions the pension. Official site: https://services.hp.gov.in/en-IN/
How do I check HP social security pension status?
Ask the Tehsil Welfare Officer with your application receipt. Payment shows in your bank passbook or SMS. Pension form queries: 0177-2622041 or 0177-2620033 (Directorate, Shimla).
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for HP social security 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 old age pension in Himachal?
State figures put social security pensions at ₹1,150 to ₹1,700 a month depending on age and category, and women up to 69 get ₹1,500 from February 2024. Confirm your rate with the Tehsil Welfare Officer.
Is there an income limit for widow pension in Himachal?
No. The state has removed the income limit for widows, deserted and single women, and Gram Sabha approval is no longer needed for them.
What changed for disability pension in 2026?
The 2026-27 budget raised the pension for persons with 100% disability to ₹3,000 a month. Since December 2025, Disability Relief Allowance for 40% or more disability has no age or income limit.
Official sources
- Himachal Pradesh Budget Speech 2026-27 (para 142: pension for 100% disability raised to ₹3,000), Finance Department
- Government of Himachal Pradesh portal: Social Justice and Empowerment
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.