Good News for Senior Citizens: Bihar Raises Pension to ₹1100 Per Month – Check Eligibility & How to Apply

Senior citizens in Bihar are in for great news! Under the Chief Minister Old Age Pension Scheme (MVPY), the Bihar government has announced a major hike in pension benefits. Starting July 2025, beneficiaries—including elderly citizens, persons with disabilities (Divyangjans), and widowed women—will now receive ₹1100 per month, up from the previous ₹400.

The announcement was made by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who emphasized that the move aims to ensure financial security and dignity for Bihar’s elderly population. The revised pension is set to benefit more than 1 crore 9 lakh 69 thousand 255 people across the state.

If you or your family members wish to benefit from this scheme, here’s everything you need to know about eligibility, required documents, and the step-by-step online application process.

Chief Minister Old Age Pension Scheme: At a Glance

The Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana (MVPY) is a key welfare program under Bihar’s Social Security Pension Management Information System (SSPMIS). It ensures financial aid for senior citizens aged 60 and above, directly into their bank accounts—empowering them to meet their everyday needs.

Now with the revised pension amount of ₹1100 per month, the scheme aims to further strengthen the social safety net for Bihar’s senior citizens.

Eligibility Criteria

• Resident of Bihar

• Age 60 years or above

• Must have an active bank account

• Should not be a recipient of any other state or central pension scheme

Documents Required for Online Application

1. Aadhaar Card

2. Voter ID Card

3. Bank Passbook

4. Aadhaar Consent Form

5. Passport Size Photo

6. Active Mobile Number

Step-by-Step: How to Apply Online for Old Age Pension

1. Visit the official SSPMIS portal: https://www.sspmis.bihar.gov.in

2. On the homepage, click on:
   ‘Register for MVPY – Registration for Mukhyamantri Vridhajan Pension Yojana’

3. Select your district and block.

4. Enter details: Voter ID, Aadhaar Number, and Date of Birth.

5. Perform Aadhaar Verification by clicking on ‘Validate Aadhaar’.

6. After successful verification, click ‘Proceed’.

7. Fill in personal details—name, gender, category (SC/ST/OBC/Gen), mobile number.

8. Enter address details—Panchayat, Village, Ward No., and Pin Code.

9. Provide bank details—Bank Name, Branch, IFSC Code, and Account Number.

10. Upload scanned documents (all below 200 KB)—Aadhaar, Voter ID, Bank Passbook, Aadhaar Consent Form, and Photo.

11. Read and agree to the terms and conditions.

12. Click ‘Submit Application’, review the preview, and if all details are correct, click ‘Final Submit’.

13. Download and save the Beneficiary ID and Application Receipt for future reference.

How to Check Application Status

1. Go to the SSPMIS portal.

2. Click ‘Search Application Status’.

3. Enter your Aadhaar Number, Account Number, Beneficiary ID, or Sanction Number.

4. Enter the Captcha and click ‘View Application Status’.

5. If the status shows ‘Sanctioned by State’, it means your pension is approved.

In Summary

With the new ₹1100 pension amount, the Bihar government is taking a big step towards ensuring a secure and dignified life for the state’s senior citizens. If you meet the eligibility criteria, apply soon and take advantage of this benefit.

Stay tuned for official updates and announcements via the SSPMIS portal or government notifications.

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