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Atal Pension Yojana (APY) — Guaranteed Monthly Pension

Guaranteed monthly pension of Rs 1,000-5,000 for workers in the unorganised sector.

Ministry of Finance, PFRDA

What you get

APY guarantees a minimum monthly pension of Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 after age 60, based on the contribution level. The subscriber chooses the desired pension amount, and the contribution is calculated accordingly based on the age at entry. Government co-contribution: 50% of the subscriber's contribution (up to Rs 1,000/year) for 5 years for those not covered by any statutory social security scheme and not income tax payers. On death of subscriber, spouse receives the same pension; on death of both, nominee receives the corpus.

Who can apply

Indian citizens aged 18-40 years. Must have a savings bank account or post office savings account. Should not be covered under EPFO, ESIC, or any statutory social security scheme. Non-income tax payers preferred for government co-contribution.

Documents required

General

  • Savings bank account or post office savings account
  • Aadhaar card
  • Mobile number linked to bank account
  • Nominee details (name, relation, DOB)
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