Integrated Social Security Scheme - Old Age Pension
ISSS-OAP is a State Sponsored Scheme by the Social Welfare Dept. of the Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir wherein financial assistance is provided to Old Age Persons who have meager suppo...
A pension of ₹1000 per pensioner per month is deposited directly into their Bank Account through DBT mode.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The age of the applicant should be at least 60 Years for Men and at least 55 Years for Women.
The income of the applicant should be less than ₹ 75,000/- per annum or the applicant should be from the "Below Poverty Line (BPL)" Category.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The application forms are available with DSWO/TSWO free of cost.
The applicant shall submit the duly filled and signed application form ([https://jkdswdj.jk.gov.in/pdf/FORMISSS1.pdf](https://jkdswdj.jk.gov.in/pdf/FORMISSS1.pdf)).along with the required documents reg. the age, income, status, and address, to the concerned Tehsil Social Welfare Officer against proper receipt.
**Step 2:** The concerned Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO) consolidates the list of eligible applicants under the scheme and forwards it to the concerned District Social Welfare Officer for the arrangement of funds and accord of sanction by a designated District level Sanctioning Committee headed by the Director General, Social welfare Department, Kashmir.
**Step 3:** The amount is disbursed to the beneficiaries through bank advice/money orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Integrated Social Security Scheme - Old Age Pension / what is the eligibility?
1. The age of the applicant should be at least 60 Years for Men and at least 55 Years for Women.
1. The income of the applicant should be less than ₹ 75,000/- per annum or the applicant should be from the "Below Poverty Line (BPL)" Category.
What are the benefits of Integrated Social Security Scheme - Old Age Pension?
A pension of ₹1000 per pensioner per month is deposited directly into their Bank Account through DBT mode.
How to apply online for Integrated Social Security Scheme - Old Age Pension?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The application forms are available with DSWO/TSWO free of cost. The applicant shall submit the duly filled and signed application form ([https://jkdswdj.jk.gov.in/pdf/FORMISSS1.pdf](https://jkdswdj.jk.gov.in/pdf/FORMISSS1.pdf)).along with the required documents reg...