This article covers everything about the Haryana Vridhavastha Samman Pension Yojana — what it is, who qualifies, how much pension you receive, what documents you need, and the complete step by step process to apply both online and offline. By the time you finish reading you will have complete clarity on everything about this scheme.
Key Highlights
Details | Information |
Scheme Name | Haryana Vridhavastha Samman Pension Yojana |
Also Known As | Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme |
Department | Social Justice and Empowerment Haryana |
Monthly Pension | Rs. 3,000 Per Month |
Current Rate Effective From | 1 January 2024 |
Age Eligibility | 60 Years and Above |
Income Limit | Rs. 3 Lakh Per Year Combined with Spouse |
Payment Mode | Direct Bank Transfer Through PFMS |
Application Mode | Online and Offline Both |
Online Portal | |
Pension Portal | |
Department Helpline | 0172-2715090 |
SARAL Helpline | 1800-2000-023 Toll Free |
Table of Contents
Pension Amount — How It Has Grown Over the Years
The Vridhavastha Samman Pension Yojana pension has been revised upward consistently:
Period
Monthly Pension Amount
1964
Rs. 15
November 1999
Rs. 200
March 2009
Rs. 500 to Rs. 700
January 2014
Rs. 1,000
January 2016
Rs. 1,400
November 2018
Rs. 2,000
April 2023
Rs. 2,750
January 2024
Rs. 3,000
Every revision upward is a recognition that the cost of living increases and the pension must keep pace. The current rate of Rs. 3,000 per month is the highest the Haryana Vridhavastha Samman Pension Yojana has ever been.
Who Can Apply?
- Age 60 or Above — Any man or woman aged 60 or older is eligible. Both are covered equally under the Vridhavastha Samman Pension Yojana.
- Permanent Haryana Resident — You must be a permanent resident of Haryana with valid domicile proof.
- Income Below Rs. 3 Lakh — Your combined annual income with your spouse from all sources must not exceed Rs. 3 lakh per year. This limit was revised upward from Rs. 2 lakh in April 2023.
- No Existing Government Pension — If you already receive pension from any government department, local body, provident fund, or insurance annuity you are not eligible for this scheme.
- Updated PPP Family ID — Your Family ID must show your correct age and income before applying. Get it updated at your nearest CSC centre first — this is the most important step.
- Aadhaar-Linked Bank Account — Your bank account must be linked to Aadhaar so the Rs. 3,000 monthly pension reaches you directly every month without any issue.
What Do You Get?
Under the Haryana Vridhavastha Samman Pension Yojana every eligible senior citizen receives Rs. 3,000 per month directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer — no office visit, no collection counter, no waiting. The money arrives automatically every month without the beneficiary having to do anything.
Beyond the monthly amount the scheme gives something equally important — financial independence. A fixed monthly income means elderly citizens do not have to depend entirely on their children or family members for basic daily expenses. That independence carries real weight in terms of both practical living and personal dignity.
And since August 2020 every single payment goes through PFMS directly into the beneficiary’s account — completely transparent, no middleman, and no possibility of the money being delayed or intercepted anywhere between the government and the person it belongs to.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card — mandatory
- Parivar Pehchan Patra PPP Family ID — must show correct age and income
- Age Proof — birth certificate, school certificate of Class 5, 8, or 10, or school leaving certificate
- Income Certificate — confirming combined annual income of applicant and spouse is below Rs. 3 lakh
- Proof of Residence — voter ID, ration card, or electricity bill confirming Haryana domicile
- Bank Passbook — Aadhaar-linked account in applicant’s name
- Passport Size Photograph
- Self-declaration that no government pension is being received from any source
How to Apply — Step by Step
The Haryana Vridhavastha Samman Pension Yojana can be applied for both online and offline:
Online Application
Step 1 — Open saralharyana.gov.in on your phone or computer. Confirm the URL is exactly right before entering anything.
Step 2 — New to SARAL? Click Register and create your account with your mobile number and basic details. Already have an account? Log in directly.
Step 3 — Once on your dashboard search for Vridhavastha Samman Pension Yojana or Old Age Samman Allowance in the search bar. Click on the scheme when it appears.
Step 4 — Click Apply for Service and the application form for the Haryana Vridhavastha Samman Pension Yojana will open on your screen. Before filling in anything take out all your documents and keep them open right beside you. Now go through every field carefully — your personal details, date of birth, annual income, PPP Family ID, and bank account details. Match every single detail exactly as it appears on your documents. Not roughly. Not from memory. Exactly. Your age and income details especially must be perfectly accurate because these are the two things your eligibility is based on.
Step 5 — Upload all required documents one by one. Before uploading each file confirm it is fully clear and readable. The age proof document is particularly important — make sure it clearly shows your date of birth.
Step 6 — Review the entire form one final time. Once completely satisfied submit. Save your application number immediately after submission.
Offline Application
Step 1 — Visit your nearest Antyodaya Bhawan, Common Service Centre CSC, Atal Seva Kendra, or District Social Justice and Empowerment office.
Step 2 — Ask the staff for the Vridhavastha Samman Pension Yojana application form. The form is completely free.
Step 3 — Fill in the form completely and carefully. Self-attest all supporting documents by signing across them and writing Self Attested.
Step 4 — Submit the complete application with all documents at the centre or office. Collect your acknowledgement receipt and keep it safely.
Most Important Step Before Applying
Before doing anything else, confirm that your PPP Family ID is updated with your correct date of birth and your correct annual income. In many cases where the Family ID is correctly updated the Vridhavastha Samman Pension Yojana pension starts automatically through the PPP system without even needing a separate application. Visit your nearest CSC centre to verify and update your Family ID first.
Application Status
After submitting your application for the Haryana Vridhavastha Samman Pension Yojana wait 7 to 15 days before checking. Here is how to check your status step by step:
Step 1 — Go to pension.socialjusticehry.gov.in on your phone or computer.
Step 2 — Click on Beneficiary Pension Details on the homepage.
Step 3 — Enter your Pension ID, Aadhaar number, or bank account number — whichever you have available.
Step 4 — Enter the CAPTCHA shown on screen and click Submit.
Step 5 — Your current pension application status will appear on screen immediately.
You can also track your application on saralharyana.gov.in by logging in, clicking Track Application Status, and entering your application number and registered mobile number.
What your status means:
- Under Review — Your application is being processed. Give it a few more days.
- Approved — Your Pension ID has been generated and your Rs. 3,000 monthly pension will start from the next payment cycle.
- On Hold — A document issue has been flagged. Log in immediately and upload the correct document to get things moving again.
- Rejected — Read the reason carefully and call the department helpline at 0172-2715090 for guidance on what to do next.
Quick Links
Application Portal | |
Pension Portal | |
Department Website | |
Department | Social Justice and Empowerment Haryana |
Department Helpline | 0172-2715090 |
SARAL Helpline | 1800-2000-023 Toll Free |
It is a monthly pension scheme for senior citizens aged 60 and above who are permanent residents of Haryana with annual family income below Rs. 3 lakh. The government pays Rs. 3,000 every month directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account through PFMS — automatically and without any office visit.
Rs. 3,000 per month from 1 January 2024 — transferred directly into your bank account every month through DBT. No collection, no queue, no office visit needed.
Your combined annual income with your spouse from all sources must not exceed Rs. 3 lakh per year. This limit was revised upward from Rs. 2 lakh in April 2023 — making the Vridhavastha Samman Pension Yojana accessible to more senior citizens than before.
No. If you are already receiving pension from any government department, local body, provident fund, or insurance annuity you are not eligible for this scheme.
Update your PPP Family ID at your nearest CSC centre with your correct date of birth and annual income. If everything in your Family ID is correctly updated the Vridhavastha Samman Pension Yojana pension may start automatically — without even needing a separate application.