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How to Claim APY Atal Pension Yojana Benefits 2026

Claim APY pension at age 60. ₹1,000-5,000/month based on contributions. Spouse + nominee covered.

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About This Guide

Atal Pension Yojana (APY) provides ₹1,000-5,000/month pension at age 60 based on contribution level. After subscriber death, spouse continues. After spouse, nominee gets accumulated corpus. Premature withdrawal allowed in extreme cases.

Eligibility Criteria

APY subscriber turning 60
OR subscriber spouse after subscriber death
OR subscriber nominee after both
Account active
Aadhaar-bank linked

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

APY subscription number (PRAN)
Aadhaar
Bank passbook
Death certificate (spouse claim)
Pension Payment Form
Photo
Witness signature

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit Bank

Where APY account opened.

Get Pension Form

APY Pension Payment Order request.

Fill Form

PRAN, personal details, bank, mobile.

Submit

Bank acknowledges.

Bank Forwards to NSDL

NPS Trust processes.

Pension Begins

Monthly auto-credit starts.

After Subscriber Death - Spouse Claim

Spouse submits death certificate, applies for continuation.

After Both Death - Nominee

Nominee gets accumulated corpus (lump sum).

Key Benefits

₹1,000-5,000/month at 60
Spouse continues after death
Nominee gets corpus
Govt-backed
Tax benefit 80CCD(1B)
Lifetime pension
Min ₹42/month contribution at 18

What Happens After Application?

Pension auto-credit from age 60. Monthly. Spouse claim process: death cert + form. Corpus to nominee on both deaths.

Frequently Asked Questions

Premature withdrawal at 60?

Generally must wait till 60. Exceptions: terminal illness, death. Form for early closure available.