What do you get under Old Age Pension?
₹1,500 a month to poor senior citizens by direct transfer, raised from ₹1,000 from August 2026.
The state budget of 22 June 2026 set aside ₹8,151 crore for Jai Bangla pensions. The Jai Bangla portal did not open from our checks on 1 November 2026.
Old Age Pension: latest updates
- State order raised old age, widow and disability pensions from ₹1,000 to ₹1,500 a month from 1 August 2026, by DBT. official source
- Budget speech: ₹2,447 crore paid to 34.53 lakh senior citizens in 2025-26 at ₹1,000 a month. official source
Who is eligible for Old Age Pension?
- Senior citizens aged 60 or above living in West Bengal, from poor families.
- Not getting another government pension.
Also check:
- Families on central old age pension (IGNOAPS) also get ₹1,500 now; you get one pension, not both.
- The BDO or SDO office checks family income.
Documents needed for Old Age Pension
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How to apply for Old Age Pension
- Collect the Jai Bangla pension form from the BDO office (rural) or the SDO or municipality office (urban).
- Attach age proof, Aadhaar, Voter ID, bank passbook, photo and income proof, and submit at the same office.
- Keep the acknowledgement. The pension comes to your bank account after approval.
How to check Old Age Pension status
- Ask at the BDO, SDO or municipality office with your acknowledgement.
- Check your bank passbook or SMS for the monthly ₹1,500.
- The Jai Bangla portal (jaibangla.wb.gov.in) has a status search when it is reachable.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Old Age Pension?
Senior citizens aged 60 or above living in West Bengal, from poor families. Not getting another government pension.
How much do I get under Old Age Pension?
₹1,500 a month to poor senior citizens by direct transfer, raised from ₹1,000 from August 2026. The state budget of 22 June 2026 set aside ₹8,151 crore for Jai Bangla pensions. The Jai Bangla portal did not open from our checks on 1 November 2026.
What documents do I need for Old Age Pension?
Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo; Income certificate; Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Voter ID card (EPIC).
How do I apply for Old Age Pension?
Collect the Jai Bangla pension form from the BDO office (rural) or the SDO or municipality office (urban). Attach age proof, Aadhaar, Voter ID, bank passbook, photo and income proof, and submit at the same office. Keep the acknowledgement. The pension comes to your bank account after approval. Official site: https://jaibangla.wb.gov.in/
How do I check Old Age Pension status?
Ask at the BDO, SDO or municipality office with your acknowledgement. Check your bank passbook or SMS for the monthly ₹1,500. The Jai Bangla portal (jaibangla.wb.gov.in) has a status search when it is reachable.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for 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.
How much is the old age pension in West Bengal now?
₹1,500 a month from August 2026. The state raised it from ₹1,000 by an order reported by All India Radio on 21 July 2026.
Where do I apply for old age pension in West Bengal?
At the BDO office in rural areas or the SDO or municipality office in towns, with age proof, Aadhaar, Voter ID, bank passbook and photo.
Official sources
- All India Radio News, 21 July 2026: West Bengal raises social welfare pensions to ₹1,500
- West Bengal Budget Speech 2026-27 (interim, 5 February 2026), Finance Department
- Malda district portal: Jai Bangla pension application form
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.