This page compiles publicly available information from Bihar's Department of Social Welfare as of August 2026. Pension amounts and eligibility rules change periodically — always check current details on sspmis.bihar.gov.in before applying.

The Bihar government provides monthly financial support to senior citizens, widows, and persons with disabilities under the Social Security Pension scheme. Following a 2025 revision, beneficiaries in all three categories now receive ₹1,100 per month. Eligible residents of Udakishunganj and Madhepura district can apply entirely online.

Official source: the Social Security Pension Management Information System (SSPMIS) — sspmis.bihar.gov.in — is the single portal for the Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana (MVPY), widow pension, and disability pension.

Eligibility and required documents

  • Old-age pension: Bihar residents aged 60 or above
  • Widow pension: women with a husband's death certificate, with relaxed age criteria
  • Disability pension: requires a disability certificate (40% or more) from a competent medical authority
  • All three require Aadhaar, a bank passbook, and residence proof

How to apply

Visit sspmis.bihar.gov.in, select the relevant pension scheme, register with your mobile number, and upload Aadhaar, bank details, and (if applicable) a medical certificate. The whole process takes about 10–15 minutes. Applications are verified at the block/panchayat level, and payments go directly to the beneficiary's bank account after approval.

Keep in mind: pension status can be checked anytime under "Search Online Beneficiary" on sspmis.bihar.gov.in. If payments haven't arrived for several months, check your bank account and Aadhaar linking first.

The bottom line

Bihar's pension schemes are free to apply for and fully online. For other welfare schemes, see our Bihar Sarkari Yojana updates guide.