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Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

Ministry of Finance (PFRDA)

A guaranteed pension scheme mainly for workers in the unorganised sector, with a fixed monthly pension after age 60 based on contributions.

Eligibility criteria

  • Age is between 18 and 40 years

Note: For Indian citizens aged 18–40 with a bank account. Income-tax payers are not eligible to join. Pension amount depends on the contribution and joining age.

Documents required

  • Aadhaar card
  • Savings bank account
  • Mobile number

How to apply for Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

  1. 1Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (use the eligibility checker below).
  2. 2Keep the required documents ready: Aadhaar card, Savings bank account, Mobile number.
  3. 3Apply on the official portal — https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/apy — or through the channel it specifies.
  4. 4Note the deadline: Open — enrol via your bank / post office.

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