Old Age Pension in Uttar Pradesh: Eligibility, Online Application and Status
Short answer
The Uttar Pradesh old age pension is applied for on the state social welfare portal sspy-up.gov.in. Applicants must meet the age and family income limits notified by the state, and the pension is credited directly to an Aadhaar-seeded bank account. Widow and disability pensions are applied for on the same portal under separate sections.
Eligibility
- Age at or above the limit notified by the state for old age pension.
- Family income within the notified BPL / income limit for rural and urban applicants.
- Not receiving another state pension for the same category.
Required documents
- Aadhaar card
- Age proof
- Income certificate
- Bank passbook with IFSC, Aadhaar seeded
- Passport size photograph
- Caste certificate where the category is claimed
Step-by-step process
- Open sspy-up.gov.in and choose the old age pension section.
- Select New Application and fill personal, income and bank details.
- Upload the photograph, Aadhaar, income certificate and bank passbook.
- Submit and print the acknowledgement with the application number.
- Submit the printed form with documents to the district social welfare office if the portal asks for it.
- Track the application and the quarterly payment status with the application number.
Fees and processing time
| Fees | No application fee. |
|---|---|
| Processing time | Verification and sanction typically take a few weeks; payment then follows the state release cycle. |
Always verify the latest fee, eligibility and deadline on the official government portal.
Where to apply
sspy-up.gov.in or the District Social Welfare Office.
UP Integrated Pension Portal (SSPY) ↗ NSAP ↗
Common mistakes to avoid
- Bank account not Aadhaar-seeded, which fails the direct transfer.
- Income certificate older than the accepted period.
- Applying for two pension categories at once.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check pension payment status?
Use the pensioner login or the status option on sspy-up.gov.in with your application or registration number.
Can widow pension and old age pension be taken together?
Generally only one state pension is allowed. Check the current state rule.
Official sources
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