What do you get under Dependent children pension?
₹1,500 a month for children below 21 whose father, mother or both have died, or whose parents are regularly absent or unable to look after the family.
Dependent children pension: latest updates
- ₹242.77 crore paid so far in 2025-26 to 2,32,290 children; the year’s budget is ₹410 crore. official source
Who is eligible for Dependent children pension?
- Children below 21 years living in Punjab.
- Father, mother or both have died, or the parents are regularly absent from home, or are physically or mentally unable to look after the family.
- Family income from all sources up to ₹60,000 a year.
Also check:
- The parent or guardian applies for the child.
- If the guardian dies, the SDM or sanctioning authority names a near relative as the new guardian and the payment continues under the same file.
Documents needed for Dependent children pension
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How to apply for Dependent children pension
- Get the form at a Sewa Kendra, the District Social Security Officer, CDPO office, SDM office, Anganwadi centre, Panchayat or BDPO office.
- Attach age proof (Aadhaar, voter card, matriculation or birth certificate) and the parent’s death certificate where it applies, and sign the self-declaration on income and property.
- The CDPO verifies within a month and the District Social Security Officer sanctions the assistance.
How to check Dependent children pension status
- Ask the CDPO or District Social Security Officer with your application details.
- Check the bank passbook for the monthly credit.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Dependent children pension?
Children below 21 years living in Punjab. Father, mother or both have died, or the parents are regularly absent from home, or are physically or mentally unable to look after the family. Family income from all sources up to ₹60,000 a year.
How much do I get under Dependent children pension?
₹1,500 a month for children below 21 whose father, mother or both have died, or whose parents are regularly absent or unable to look after the family.
What documents do I need for Dependent children pension?
Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Birth certificate of the child; Death certificate of the earning member; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Self-declaration in the prescribed form.
How do I apply for Dependent children pension?
Get the form at a Sewa Kendra, the District Social Security Officer, CDPO office, SDM office, Anganwadi centre, Panchayat or BDPO office. Attach age proof (Aadhaar, voter card, matriculation or birth certificate) and the parent’s death certificate where it applies, and sign the self-declaration on income and property. The CDPO verifies within a month and the District Social Security Officer sanctions the assistance. Official site: https://sswcd.punjab.gov.in/en/social-security/pensionsfinancial-assistance
How do I check Dependent children pension status?
Ask the CDPO or District Social Security Officer with your application details. Check the bank passbook for the monthly credit.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Dependent children 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 do dependent children get in Punjab?
₹1,500 a month, the rate for all state social security pensions since 1 July 2021.
Up to what age can a child get this?
Below 21 years.
What is the income limit?
Family income from all sources up to ₹60,000 a year.
Official sources
- Pensions and financial assistance, Department of Social Security and Women and Child Development, Punjab
- Punjab DIPR press release, 3 November 2025: ₹242 crore paid to orphaned and dependent children
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.