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Jai Johar — Old Age Pension for ST Communities
Government of West Bengal
Overview
Jai Johar is a Government of West Bengal monthly old-age pension for Scheduled Tribe (ST) elders. Economically disadvantaged ST residents of the state aged 60 or above receive a monthly pension, paid directly to their bank accounts (DBT).
Those with little or no stable income who are not receiving similar benefits under other major government pension schemes can apply. The state portal page does not state the pension amount — check with the Tribal Development Department or the local office.
The application form and documents can be submitted at the Gram Panchayat, municipality, Block Development Office, District Welfare Office or a Common Service Centre.
At a glance
- Administering authority
- Government of West Bengal
- Scheme type
- Senior Citizens, Social Security
- Place of posting / area
- West Bengal
- Application mode
- Offline
- Important dates
- Applications accepted year-round
Benefits
- Monthly pension for eligible ST elders
- Paid directly to the bank account (DBT)
- The pension amount is not stated on the state portal page
Eligibility
- Resident of West Bengal belonging to a Scheduled Tribe (ST)
- Aged 60 or above
- Economically disadvantaged — little or no stable income
- Not receiving similar benefits under other major government pension schemes
Required documents
- Age proof
- Caste (ST) certificate
- Identity proof
- Bank account details
How to apply
- Get the application form from the Gram Panchayat, municipality, Block Development Office, District Welfare Office or a CSC
- Submit it with age proof, ST certificate, identity proof and bank details
- After verification and approval, the monthly pension is paid by DBT
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
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