What is HP Old Age Pension?
Himachal Pradesh's social welfare pension for senior citizens combines the central Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) with HP's state top-up, providing ₹750-₹1,500/month to elderly residents of HP aged 60 years and above from BPL/low-income families. HP state adds ₹1,000-₹1,200/month over and above the central ₹200-₹500. Total: ₹1,500/month for age 60-79 (BPL); ₹1,500/month for age 80+ (all seniors in HP regardless of income — enhanced rate). Additionally, HP provides universal pension to all seniors aged 70+ in HP regardless of income under 'Sashakt Himachal' initiative. Apply via Seva Sindhu / Social Welfare Department HP.
HP Old Age Pension — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | HP Mukhyamantri Old Age Pension 2026 — ₹1,500/Month for Senior Citizens | Social Welfare HP |
| State | Himachal Pradesh (हिमाचल प्रदेश) |
| Launched By | Government of Himachal Pradesh |
| Launch Year | 1995 |
| Benefit | ₹1,500/month pension for HP senior citizens (60+ BPL; 80+ all income; 70+ Sashakt Himachal universal) |
| Category | Finance |
| Beneficiaries | 7 lakh+ senior citizens in Himachal Pradesh |
| Last Verified | 17 June 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://himachal.gov.in/social-welfare |
HP Old Age Pension — central IGNOAPS + HP state top-up = ₹1,500/माह। 60-79 वर्ष BPL: ₹1,500/माह। 80+ वर्ष: सभी HP senior citizens — income limit नहीं। HP Sashakt Himachal initiative में 70+ को universal pension। himachal.gov.in पर apply।
₹1,500/माह — HP senior citizens (60+ BPL, 80+ सभी, 70+ Sashakt Himachal universal)
हिमाचल प्रदेश वृद्धावस्था पेंशन योजना (IGNOAPS) के तहत 60-79 वर्ष के BPL वरिष्ठ नागरिकों और 80 वर्ष से अधिक सभी वर्गों के बुजुर्गों को ₹1,500/माह पेंशन दी जाती है। 80+ वर्ष के लिए कोई आय सीमा नहीं है — सभी पात्र हैं। यह पेंशन केंद्र और राज्य सरकार के संयुक्त अंशदान से दी जाती है और DBT के माध्यम से सीधे बैंक खाते में जमा होती है।
📌 फायदा: ₹1,500/माह — 60-79 वर्ष BPL बुजुर्गों के लिए और 80+ वर्ष सभी के लिए (कोई आय सीमा नहीं)
पात्रता:
हिमाचल प्रदेश का स्थायी निवासी, 60+ वर्ष आयु (60-79 के लिए BPL आवश्यक, 80+ के लिए कोई आय सीमा नहीं), पहले से कोई सरकारी पेंशन नहीं ले रहे हों।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
socialwelfare.hp.gov.in पर ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें या नजदीकी तहसील/खंड कार्यालय में आवेदन पत्र जमा करें, आयु प्रमाण पत्र, BPL प्रमाण पत्र (60-79 के लिए), आधार और बैंक पासबुक संलग्न करें।
Benefits of HP Old Age Pension
✅ ₹1,500/month pension for HP senior citizens (60+ BPL; 80+ all income; 70+ Sashakt Himachal universal)
₹1,500/माह — HP senior citizens (60+ BPL, 80+ सभी, 70+ Sashakt Himachal universal)
Who is Eligible for HP Old Age Pension?
- ✓ HP domicile — permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh
- ✓ Age 60 years and above
- ✓ BPL/low-income: Annual family income below ₹50,000 (for 60-79 age group)
- ✓ Age 80+ years: NO income limit — all HP senior citizens eligible
- ✓ Age 70+: Sashakt Himachal universal pension — all HP seniors regardless of income
- ✓ Not receiving any other central/state pension above ₹1,500/month
Documents Required for HP Old Age Pension
How to Apply for HP Old Age Pension Online?
- 1निकटतम CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) / Social Welfare Department / Tehsil office जाएं
- 2Old Age Pension application form भरें — IGNOAPS/HP State Pension category indicate करें
- 3Age proof, BPL/income certificate, Aadhaar, domicile, bank passbook attach करें
- 4CDPO verification + Tahsildar approval + Welfare Dept sanction (30-60 days)
- 5Approved cases में ₹1,500/माह DBT से Aadhaar-linked bank account में
- 6Annual life certificate (November) जमा करें pension जारी रखने के लिए
Official Government Portal — Himachal Pradesh
Submit your application yourself on himachal.gov.in; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
🔗 Apply at Social Welfare Department HP / CDPO OfficeReal-Life Examples — Are You Eligible for HP Old Age Pension?
See which of these applicant profiles is closest to your case:
HP domicile widow, age 64, family income about ₹40,000 a year, not drawing any other government pension
Eligible — In the 60-79 band she meets the income condition (below ₹50,000) and is not on any other pension, so she qualifies for the ₹1,500 monthly pension.
HP resident, age 82, comfortable family income with no BPL card
Eligible — For seniors aged 80 and above there is no income limit, so the pension is granted to all HP senior citizens regardless of income.
HP resident, age 63, with family income around ₹90,000 a year
Not eligible — In the 60-79 group the family income is above the ₹50,000 ceiling, so the applicant does not qualify until reaching the 70+ universal-pension age.
Every case differs — confirm your eligibility on the official portal first.
Common Mistakes — Why HP Old Age Pension Applications Get Rejected
- ✗Submitting an income/BPL certificate above ₹50,000 for the 60-79 category, when that band requires income below the limit.
- ✗Weak or inconsistent age proof (birth certificate, school record or voter ID with DOB) that does not clearly establish the 60/70/80 threshold.
- ✗Giving a bank account that is not Aadhaar-linked, so the monthly DBT cannot be credited.
- ✗Forgetting to submit the annual life certificate, which causes the pension to be stopped.
Insider Tips for HP Old Age Pension
- →Sort out a reliable age proof first, since the whole eligibility band (60-79, 70+, 80+) turns on your verified age.
- →If you are 70 or above, claim under the Sashakt Himachal universal pension where no income proof is needed.
- →Link your bank account to Aadhaar before applying so the first ₹1,500 credit is not delayed.
- →Submit the life certificate in the annual window every year to keep the pension running without interruption.