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Atal Pension Yojana

APY

Ministry of FinanceUpdated: 18 January 2026

About the Scheme

Guaranteed minimum pension of Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 per month after age 60 for workers in unorganized sector

Benefits

Government co-contributes 50% of contribution or Rs 1,000 per year for 5 years for early enrollees, spouse gets pension after subscriber's death

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18-40 years, savings bank account, not an income tax payer

Documents Required

Aadhaar card, savings bank account, mobile number

Step-by-Step Application Process

1
Visit any bank branch or use net banking/mobile banking
2
fill APY application form
3
provide Aadhaar and bank details
4
auto-debit mandate is set up for monthly contributions

Frequently Asked Questions

What pension amount will I get?

Pension ranges from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 per month depending on contribution amount and joining age

Can I exit the scheme before 60?

Exit before 60 is allowed only on death or terminal illness; otherwise 80% of corpus is returned

What happens after I turn 60?

Pension is credited monthly to your bank account for lifetime; spouse continues to receive pension after your death

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Scheme Info

Categorysenior-citizens
Helpline1800222080
Last Updated18 January 2026