MRNMSPY 2026: ₹1,000 Monthly Pension for Eligible Women
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Quick answer
MRNMSPY gives ₹1,000 monthly pension to women in Jharkhand who are widowed, abandoned or single above 45 and meet other criteria. Applicants must be permanent residents, 18+ and not receiving other pensions. Apply by submitting required documents to the BDO/SDO office.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
| Ministry / department | Women, Child Development & Social Security Department |
| Level | State Government (Jharkhand) |
| For | Women / girls |
| Age | 18 years and above |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Mukhyamantri Rajya Nirashrit Mahila Samman Pension Yojana is a state‑level Direct Benefit Transfer scheme launched by the Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security of Jharkhand. It aims to provide financial security to women who cannot sustain themselves with their own resources. Eligible women receive a monthly pension of ₹1,000 directly into their bank accounts.
Benefits
- ₹1,000 per month to eligible beneficiaries
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Permanent resident of Jharkhand
- Age 18 years or more
- Woman whose husband has died
- Abandoned woman
- Single woman aged 45 years or more
- Has Voter ID card and Aadhar card
- Not a beneficiary under any other social security pension scheme
- Not retired or permanently employed in central/state government or public sector undertakings
- Applicant or spouse not a recipient of any family pension or pension from central/state government or public sector undertakings
- Applicant’s family is not an income tax payee
Who cannot apply
- Beneficiary under any other social security pension scheme
- Retired or permanently employed in central/state government or public sector undertakings
- Recipient of any family pension or pension from central/state government or public sector undertakings
- Applicant’s family is an income tax payee
Documents required
- Self attested death certificate of husband (if applicable)
- Proof Letter/Recommendation Letter from BDO/SDO/Municipality (if abandoned or single)
- Copy of Voter ID card
- Copy of Aadhar card or self-declaration if no Aadhar
- Copy of Bank Passbook
- Self-declaration regarding eligibility
How to apply
- 1Request the prescribed application format from the office of the Block Development Officer (BDO) or Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) or Circle Officer.
- 2Fill in all mandatory fields and attach copies of all mandatory documents.
- 3Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at the Office of the BDO in rural areas or Office of the SDO or Circle Officer in Municipalities and notified areas.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for MRNMSPY?+
Women who are permanent residents of Jharkhand, aged 18 or more, who have lost their husband, are abandoned, or are single women aged 45 or more, and who meet other eligibility conditions.
What is the monthly pension amount?+
₹1,000 per month.
Is the pension paid in cash?+
No, the pension is transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer.
What documents are required to apply?+
Self attested death certificate of husband or proof letter/recommendation letter, copy of Voter ID card, copy of Aadhar card or self‑declaration if no Aadhar, copy of bank passbook, and self‑declaration regarding eligibility.
Can a widow apply for MRNMSPY?+
Yes, a widow is eligible as long as she meets the eligibility criteria and does not receive any other pension.
Is there an income criterion?+
No, income is not a criterion; however, the applicant must not be receiving any other pension.
Is there a provision for retroactive payment?+
No, pension payment starts from the date of approval; there is no provision for retroactive payments.
What if the applicant does not have an Aadhar card?+
The applicant must submit a self‑declaration stating that they do not have an Aadhar card.
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