What do you get under Senior Citizen Card?
A free identity card for Ladakh residents aged 60 and above that proves senior-citizen status for pensions, old age home services, assistive devices and other concessions.
Who is eligible for Senior Citizen Card?
- Aged 60 or above.
- Holds a Ladakh Resident Certificate.
Documents needed for Senior Citizen Card
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for Senior Citizen Card
- Register on the Senior Citizen Card portal of the Ladakh Social Welfare Department.
- Upload age proof (birth certificate, PAN or voter ID), Ladakh Resident Certificate, address proof (Aadhaar, PAN or ration card) and a photo.
How to check Senior Citizen Card status
- Log in to the Senior Citizen Card portal to check your application.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Senior Citizen Card?
Aged 60 or above. Holds a Ladakh Resident Certificate.
How much do I get under Senior Citizen Card?
A free identity card for Ladakh residents aged 60 and above that proves senior-citizen status for pensions, old age home services, assistive devices and other concessions.
What documents do I need for Senior Citizen Card?
Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Address proof; Passport-size photo.
How do I apply for Senior Citizen Card?
Register on the Senior Citizen Card portal of the Ladakh Social Welfare Department. Upload age proof (birth certificate, PAN or voter ID), Ladakh Resident Certificate, address proof (Aadhaar, PAN or ration card) and a photo. Official site: https://socialwelfare.ladakh.gov.in/seniorcitizencard/index.php
How do I check Senior Citizen Card status?
Log in to the Senior Citizen Card portal to check your application.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Senior Citizen Card?
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.
Who can get the Ladakh Senior Citizen Card?
Anyone aged 60 or above who holds a Ladakh Resident Certificate.
What documents are needed?
Age proof (birth certificate, PAN or voter ID), Ladakh Resident Certificate, address proof (Aadhaar, PAN or ration card) and photographs.
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.