Central Government Scheme

Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

Guaranteed monthly pension of ₹1,000–₹5,000 after age 60 for unorganised sector workers.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Age: 18–40 years (Indian citizens only)
  • Must have a savings bank account (nationalised bank or post office)
  • Must not be an income tax payer
  • Not covered by any statutory social security scheme (EPF, NPS, etc.)

Required Documents

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Savings bank account number and IFSC
  • Mobile number
  • APY subscriber registration form (available at any bank branch)

Benefits & What You Get

Guaranteed fixed monthly pension of ₹1,000, ₹2,000, ₹3,000, ₹4,000, or ₹5,000 starting from age 60, depending on contribution amount and age of entry. In case of the subscriber's death, the spouse receives the same pension; after both die, the nominee receives the accumulated corpus. Monthly contribution ranges from ₹42 to ₹1,454 depending on age and pension tier. Government co-contributed 50% of annual contribution (up to ₹1,000/year) for eligible subscribers who joined before 31 March 2016.

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