What do you get under TN social security pension?
₹1,200 a month (₹1,500 for persons with disabilities) paid directly to the bank account.
About 35.3 lakh people get these pensions (July 2026). Rates were last raised in 2023; the TVK manifesto promised more, but no higher rate is in the 2026-27 policy note.
TN social security pension: latest updates
- August pension released to 19.71 lakh Indira Gandhi pension beneficiaries after a delay over the new payment system. official source
Who is eligible for TN social security pension?
- Old age: destitute persons aged 60+ (Indira Gandhi old age pension with a state top-up), and destitute landless agricultural labourers aged 60+ under the Chief Minister’s Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam.
- Destitute widows aged 18+; destitute or deserted wives aged 30+ (divorced, or deserted for at least 5 years); destitute unmarried women aged 50+.
- Fixed assets up to ₹1 lakh (a free house given by the Government is not counted).
Also check:
- Disability pension (₹1,500): unemployed, or income up to ₹3 lakh if self-employed; 40% disability or more.
Documents needed for TN social security pension
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How to apply for TN social security pension
- Apply online at tnesevai.tn.gov.in or at any e-Sevai centre, or give a petition to the Taluk office.
- The Revenue Department verifies the application; the target is to decide within 30 days.
How to check TN social security pension status
- Use the application number on the e-Sevai portal, or ask at the Taluk office (Social Security Scheme Tahsildar).
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Common questions
Who is eligible for TN social security pension?
Old age: destitute persons aged 60+ (Indira Gandhi old age pension with a state top-up), and destitute landless agricultural labourers aged 60+ under the Chief Minister’s Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam. Destitute widows aged 18+; destitute or deserted wives aged 30+ (divorced, or deserted for at least 5 years); destitute unmarried women aged 50+. Fixed assets up to ₹1 lakh (a free house given by the Government is not counted).
How much do I get under TN social security pension?
₹1,200 a month (₹1,500 for persons with disabilities) paid directly to the bank account. About 35.3 lakh people get these pensions (July 2026). Rates were last raised in 2023; the TVK manifesto promised more, but no higher rate is in the 2026-27 policy note.
What documents do I need for TN social security pension?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Ration card; Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo; Income certificate.
How do I apply for TN social security pension?
Apply online at tnesevai.tn.gov.in or at any e-Sevai centre, or give a petition to the Taluk office. The Revenue Department verifies the application; the target is to decide within 30 days. Official site: https://www.tnesevai.tn.gov.in/
How do I check TN social security pension status?
Use the application number on the e-Sevai portal, or ask at the Taluk office (Social Security Scheme Tahsildar).
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for TN 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.
What is the old age pension amount in Tamil Nadu?
₹1,200 a month for old age, widow, deserted women and unmarried women pensions, and ₹1,500 for disability pension (2026-27 policy note).
How do I apply for old age pension in Tamil Nadu?
Apply on tnesevai.tn.gov.in or at an e-Sevai centre with Aadhaar, ration card, age proof and bank details. The Taluk office verifies it.
Official sources
- Revenue and Disaster Management Department Policy Note 2026-27 (section 2.11)
- Commissionerate of Revenue Administration: scheme eligibility (Tamil)
- DIPR press release No. 659, 14 September 2026
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.