What is Kerala Social Security Pension?
Kerala Social Security Mission provides one of India's highest state social security pension rates — ₹1,600/month — for elderly (65+), widows/widowers, and persons with disability in Kerala. Kerala state tops up the central NSAP (Indira Gandhi Pension) to ₹1,600 total per month. Pension is credited monthly via DBT directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through the Social Security Mission. 42 lakh+ beneficiaries in Kerala. Apply through local Panchayat/Municipality or e-District Kerala portal. Kerala also provides pension for unmarried women above 50 (₹600/month) and for single women above 35 (₹600/month) — higher than most states.
Kerala Social Security Pension — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Kerala Social Security Pension 2026 — ₹1,600/Month for Elderly, Widow, Disabled |
| State | Kerala (केरल) |
| Launched By | Government of Kerala |
| Launch Year | 2010 |
| Benefit | ₹1,600/month — elderly (65+), widows, disabled — direct DBT to Aadhaar-linked account — one of India's highest |
| Category | Health |
| Beneficiaries | 42 lakh+ pension beneficiaries across Kerala |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://socialsecurity.kerala.gov.in |
Kerala Social Security Pension — भारत की सबसे ऊंची state pension दर ₹1,600/माह — बुजुर्ग (65+), विधवा, विकलांग। Central NSAP + state top-up = ₹1,600 total। 42 लाख+ beneficiaries। socialsecurity.kerala.gov.in या e-District Kerala पर apply।
₹1,600/माह — 65+ बुजुर्ग, विधवा, विकलांग — सीधे DBT — India में सबसे ऊंची state pension दर
Kerala Social Security Mission — ഭാരതത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും ഉയർന്ന state pension — ₹1,600/month — 65+ മുതിർന്ന പൗരർ, വിധവ, വൈകല്യമുള്ളവർ. 42 ലക്ഷ+ ഗുണഭോക്താക്കൾ. socialsecurity.kerala.gov.in, edistrict.kerala.gov.in, Panchayat/Akshaya Centre.
📌 फायदा: ₹1,600/month — 65+ elderly, widow, disabled — monthly DBT — India's highest state pension
पात्रता:
65+ age (old age), widow (any age), 40%+ disability. Annual income ≤ ₹1 lakh. Kerala resident. Not EPFO/govt pensioner.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
edistrict.kerala.gov.in → Social Security Mission pension → apply. Panchayat / Akshaya Centre-ലും apply ആകും.
Benefits of Kerala Social Security Pension
✅ ₹1,600/month — elderly (65+), widows, disabled — direct DBT to Aadhaar-linked account — one of India's highest
₹1,600/माह — 65+ बुजुर्ग, विधवा, विकलांग — सीधे DBT — India में सबसे ऊंची state pension दर
Who is Eligible for Kerala Social Security Pension?
- ✓ Old Age Pension: Kerala resident, 65 years or above, annual income below ₹1 lakh
- ✓ Widow Pension: Widow in Kerala, annual income below ₹1 lakh, any age
- ✓ Disability Pension: 40%+ disability certified by medical board, Kerala resident
- ✓ Unmarried Women (50+) Pension: Unmarried women above 50 years
- ✓ Single Women (35+): Women separated/abandoned for 3+ years
- ✓ Not covered under EPFO or government service pension
Documents Required for Kerala Social Security Pension
How to Apply for Kerala Social Security Pension Online?
- 1edistrict.kerala.gov.in ൽ login / register ചെയ്യുക
- 2Social Security Mission → pension type select (old age / widow / disability)
- 3Personal details, income, bank account details fill
- 4Aadhaar, income cert, age proof, bank passbook upload
- 5Alternatively: local Panchayat / Municipality / Akshaya Centre-ൽ apply
- 6Approval ശേഷം ₹1,600/month DBT — directly to bank account every month
Official Government Portal — Kerala
socialsecurity.kerala.gov.in is the only authorised application channel, and the Kerala government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗 socialsecurity.kerala.gov.in — Apply Pension