The “Jharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme” aims to provide financial support to retired athletes for their lifelong contribution to sports. Athletes, including Arjuna, Dronacharya...
Athletes receive a lifetime monthly pension of â‚ą10,000/-.
Dependents of deceased athletes (spouse and minor children) receive â‚ą5,000/- monthly.
**NOTE:** Pension payments are directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant must be a resident of Jharkhand.
The applicant should be a sportsperson or dependent on the deceased sportsperson.
The applicant must receive the Arjuna, Dronacharya, or Dhyan Chand awards, an Olympic participant, or a medalist in Commonwealth or Asian Games.
The applicant should be retired from active sports.
The applicant must be at least 40 years old (age relaxation up to 10 years for medically retired athletes).
The applicant must not be employed in any government, PSU, or pension scheme.
The applicant should have no criminal convictions.
The applicant should not be receiving any pension from the Government of India or any other state government.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step-1:** The interested applicant downloads the [application form](https://sports.jharkhand.gov.in/notification_docs/f63f2766Notification%20Regarding%20Khilari%20Pension%20Niyamawali.pdf) from the official website.
**Step-2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, 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 District Sports Officer.
**Step-4:** Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Sports Officer to whom the application has been submitted.
Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
***Processing of the Applications by the Concerned Authorities:***
- The DSO verifies the application and forwards it with recommendations to the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Jharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant must be a resident of Jharkhand.
1. The applicant should be a sportsperson or dependent on the deceased sportsperson.
1. The applicant must receive the Arjuna, Dronacharya, or Dhyan Chand awards, an Olympic participant, or a medalist in Commonwealth or Asian Games.
1. The...
What are the benefits of Jharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme?
- Athletes receive a lifetime monthly pension of â‚ą10,000/-.
- Dependents of deceased athletes (spouse and minor children) receive â‚ą5,000/- monthly.
**NOTE:** Pension payments are directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.
How to apply online for Jharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme?
**Offline**
**Step-1:** The interested applicant downloads the [application form](https://sports.jharkhand.gov.in/notification_docs/f63f2766Notification%20Regarding%20Khilari%20Pension%20Niyamawali.pdf) from the official website.
**Step-2:** In the application form, fill in all the mandat...