Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
अटल पेंशन योजना
Benefit Amount
1,000 - 5,000 monthly pension
Total Beneficiaries
6 Crore+ subscribers
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Overview
APY is a pension scheme focused on citizens in the unorganized sector. It provides a fixed monthly pension based on the contribution amount and the age of joining.
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Key Benefits
- Guaranteed pension of 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000 or 5,000
- Spouse receives the same pension after the death of the subscriber
- Nominee receives the accumulated corpus after the death of both
- Tax benefits under Section 80CCD
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Eligibility Criteria
- Any Indian citizen aged between 18 to 40 years
- Must have a savings bank account
- Should not be an income tax payer (as per new rules)
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Documents Required
- Bank Account Details
- Aadhaar Card
- Mobile Number
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How To Apply
- Visit your bank or post office where you have a savings account
- Fill the APY registration form
- Choose your pension amount and frequency of contribution
- Ensure enough balance for auto-debit of premiums
- Online registration via e-APY portal is also available