“Jai Johar (Old Age Pension)” हे वेस्ट बंगाल सरकारच्या ट्राइबल डेव्हलपमेंट डिपार्टमेंटद्वारे चालविले जाणारे सामाजिक सुरक्षा योजना आहे. ही योजना वेस्ट बंगालच्या शेड्यूल्ड ट्राइब (ST) रहिवाशांना 60 वर्षे व त्यापेक्षा जास्त वयाच्या लोकांना उद्दिष्ट करते.
A monthly pension of ₹1,000/- is transferred directly to the individual bank account of the beneficiary.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
The applicant should have attained the age of 60 years or more.
The applicant should not be a beneficiary under any other Social Security pension scheme.
The applicant should not be a recipient of Government pension or pension from any other organization.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**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.
**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).
**Step 3:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at:
- Office of the BDO in rural areas.
- [Office of the SDO](https://castcertificatewb.gov.in/contact_us) in Municipalities and Notified Areas- Commissioner Kolkata Municipal Corporation in KMC areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Jai Johar (Old Age Pension) Scheme / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
1. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
1. The applicant should have attained the age of 60 years or more.
1. The applicant should not be a beneficiary under any other Social Security pension schem...
What are the benefits of Jai Johar (Old Age Pension) Scheme?
A monthly pension of ₹1,000/- is transferred directly to the individual bank account of the beneficiary.
How to apply online for Jai Johar (Old Age Pension) Scheme?
**Offline**
**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.
**Step 2:** In the application form, fill in all the...