What do you get under PY old age pension?
Monthly pension of ₹2,000 to ₹3,500 by age and category as last listed, with a ₹500 rise for all categories announced in 2025-26.
The department page was last updated in November 2023, before the 2025-26 increase; ask the office for the current rate.
Who is eligible for PY old age pension?
- Old age persons aged 55+ (₹2,000 at 55 to 59, ₹2,500 at 60 to 79, ₹3,500 at 80+ on the department page).
- Widows aged 18+, women deserted for 7 years in a row, unmarried women aged 40+, transgender persons aged 21+ (₹2,000 on the page).
- Family income up to ₹75,000 a year; resident of Puducherry.
Documents needed for PY old age pension
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How to apply for PY old age pension
- Apply to the Deputy Director (Social Defence), Department of Women and Child Development, Puducherry; the CDPO in Karaikal; or the Welfare Officer in Mahe or Yanam.
- Selection depends on vacancies and funds.
Common questions
Who is eligible for PY old age pension?
Old age persons aged 55+ (₹2,000 at 55 to 59, ₹2,500 at 60 to 79, ₹3,500 at 80+ on the department page). Widows aged 18+, women deserted for 7 years in a row, unmarried women aged 40+, transgender persons aged 21+ (₹2,000 on the page). Family income up to ₹75,000 a year; resident of Puducherry.
How much do I get under PY old age pension?
Monthly pension of ₹2,000 to ₹3,500 by age and category as last listed, with a ₹500 rise for all categories announced in 2025-26. The department page was last updated in November 2023, before the 2025-26 increase; ask the office for the current rate.
What documents do I need for PY old age pension?
Income certificate; Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Ration card; Death certificate of the earning member; Self-declaration in the prescribed form.
How do I apply for PY old age pension?
Apply to the Deputy Director (Social Defence), Department of Women and Child Development, Puducherry; the CDPO in Karaikal; or the Welfare Officer in Mahe or Yanam. Selection depends on vacancies and funds. Official site: https://wcd.py.gov.in/old-age-persons-and-destitutes-pension
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for PY old age 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.
Official sources
- Department of Women and Child Development, Puducherry: Old Age Persons and Destitutes Pension
- Puducherry Budget Speech 2025-26 (para 174)
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.