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Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

अटल पेंशन योजना
📂 Agriculture & Farmers
🏛️ Central Government

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.

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
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
  1. Visit your bank or post office where you have a savings account
  2. Fill the APY registration form
  3. Choose your pension amount and frequency of contribution
  4. Ensure enough balance for auto-debit of premiums
  5. Online registration via e-APY portal is also available