UP Old Age Pension: Eligibility, Application and SSPY Status

Eligibility criteria for UP old age pension

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh aged 60 years or older.
• Must belong to a below-poverty-line (BPL) household or satisfy rural and urban annual family income caps specified by the Social Welfare Department.
• Should not be receiving any other government social security pension, such as widow pension, disability pension, or government employee retirement benefits.

How to apply online on the SSPY portal

• Visit the integrated social pension portal of Uttar Pradesh (sspy-up.gov.in).
• Fill in the online registration form under 'Old Age Pension' with personal details, bank account particulars, and Aadhaar number.
• Upload required documents: age verification certificate, income certificate, passport-size photograph, and bank passbook copy.
• Complete Aadhaar authentication and submit the application for verification by the Gram Panchayat / Block Development Officer (rural) or Sub-Divisional Magistrate (urban).

Checking payment status and annual e-KYC

• Beneficiaries can check their application tracking status and quarterly payment disbursal lists on sspy-up.gov.in.
• Mandatory annual Aadhaar-based e-KYC must be completed through the SSPY portal or CSCs to ensure uninterrupted quarterly pension credits.
• Ensure bank accounts are active and linked with NPCI for Direct Benefit Transfer.

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