What do you get under Ladakh pensions?
Monthly pension for older people, widows and women in distress, and persons with disabilities, under the UT’s Integrated Social Security Scheme and the central National Social Assistance Programme; plus a one-time ₹20,000 if a poor family’s main earner dies.
The department page still shows old pension rates, so confirm the current monthly amount at the TSWO office.
Who is eligible for Ladakh pensions?
- Old age: men 60 and above and women 55 and above without means of support (ISSS), or BPL persons 60 and above (IGNOAPS).
- Widows, divorced or deserted women with no income (ISSS); BPL widows aged 40 to 79 (IGNWPS).
- Persons with 40% or more disability and no income (ISSS); BPL persons with severe disability aged 18 to 79 (IGNDPS).
- Family benefit: BPL family whose main earner (18 to 59) died; apply within one year.
Also check:
- For the central pensions your family must be BPL.
Documents needed for Ladakh pensions
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How to apply for Ladakh pensions
- Get the form free from the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) or District Social Welfare Officer.
- Attach proof of age, income, status and address, and submit to the TSWO against a receipt. A district committee sanctions the pension.
How to check Ladakh pensions status
- Ask the TSWO with your receipt. Pensions are paid to your bank account.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Ladakh pensions?
Old age: men 60 and above and women 55 and above without means of support (ISSS), or BPL persons 60 and above (IGNOAPS). Widows, divorced or deserted women with no income (ISSS); BPL widows aged 40 to 79 (IGNWPS). Persons with 40% or more disability and no income (ISSS); BPL persons with severe disability aged 18 to 79 (IGNDPS). Family benefit: BPL family whose main earner (18 to 59) died; apply within one year.
How much do I get under Ladakh pensions?
Monthly pension for older people, widows and women in distress, and persons with disabilities, under the UT’s Integrated Social Security Scheme and the central National Social Assistance Programme; plus a one-time ₹20,000 if a poor family’s main earner dies. The department page still shows old pension rates, so confirm the current monthly amount at the TSWO office.
What documents do I need for Ladakh pensions?
Passport-size photo; Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Income certificate; Ration card; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Disability certificate or UDID card; Death certificate of the earning member.
How do I apply for Ladakh pensions?
Get the form free from the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) or District Social Welfare Officer. Attach proof of age, income, status and address, and submit to the TSWO against a receipt. A district committee sanctions the pension. Official site: https://socialwelfare.ladakh.gov.in/pension.php
How do I check Ladakh pensions status?
Ask the TSWO with your receipt. Pensions are paid to your bank account.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Ladakh pensions?
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.
Where do I apply for old age pension in Ladakh?
At the Tehsil Social Welfare Office in Leh or Kargil district. Forms are free; a district committee sanctions the pension.
What is the family benefit in Ladakh?
Under the National Family Benefit Scheme, a BPL family gets a one-time ₹20,000 if its main earner aged 18 to 59 dies. Apply within one year of the death.
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.