जय जोहार (वृद्धावस्था पेंशन) योजना

“Jai Johar (Old Age Pension)” is a Social Security Scheme by the Tribal Development Dept, Govt of West Bengal. The scheme is aimed at the ST residents of West Bengal of the age of...

जय जोहार (वृद्धावस्था पेंशन) योजना West Bengal सरकार की योजना है (Healthcare श्रेणी), जो West Bengal में लागू है। जानकारी का स्रोत/विभाग: Backward Classes Welfare Department and Tribal Development Department। आवेदन पूरे साल खुले हैं या अंतिम तिथि घोषित नहीं है। आधिकारिक पेज: nadia.gov.in।

मुख्य जानकारी

लाभ

A monthly pension of ₹1,000/- is transferred directly to the individual bank account of the beneficiary.

पात्रता (कौन ले सकता है)

आवेदन कैसे करें

  1. **Offline**
  2. **Step 1:** The interested applicant should request the prescribed format of the application form free of cost from the office of Block Development Officer (BDO) / Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) / Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
  3. **Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
  4. **Step 3:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at:
  5. - Office of the BDO in rural areas.
  6. - [Office of the SDO](https://castcertificatewb.gov.in/contact_us) in Municipalities and Notified Areas- Commissioner Kolkata Municipal Corporation in KMC areas.

ज़रूरी दस्तावेज़

त्वरित जवाब

Can the pension be transferred to a joint bank account?

No, the pension is transferred only to the individual bank account of the beneficiary.

Can a widow/widower avail of Jai Johar Pension?

Yes, as long as they meet the age criteria and do not receive any other pension, widows and widowers are eligible.

Can a person with disabilities avail of Jai Johar Pension?

Yes, individuals with disabilities falling within the ST communities and meeting the age criteria are eligible for the pensions.

Is there an income criterion for eligibility?

No, income is not a criterion; however, not receiving any other pension is a prerequisite.

How often are the applications processed?

The processing and disbursal of pensions occur bi-monthly.

Is there any assistance provided for completing the application process?

Yes, the application forms are available for free, and authorities can guide applicants through the process.

Can I submit a relative's caste certificate for eligibility?

Yes, a paternal relative's caste/tribe certificate is acceptable initially, but the applicant must obtain and submit their own later.

Are there specific age criteria for application?

Applicants must be in the age bracket of 60 and above at the time of application.

Is the pension provided in cash?

No, the pension amount is transferred directly to the individual's bank account.

What is the rate and periodicity of the pension?

The monthly pension is [?]1000, disbursed bi-monthly.

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आख़िरी अपडेट: 17 Oct 2026