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Taposili Bandhu — monthly pension for elderly SC persons
Government of West Bengal
Overview
Taposili Bandhu is a Government of West Bengal old-age pension for Scheduled Caste (SC) elders. SC residents of the state aged 60 or above receive Rs 1,000 a month, paid directly to their bank accounts (DBT).
People already receiving another government pension are not eligible. A valid bank account is required for DBT.
Collect the application form from the BDO office or municipality and submit it to the local authority with age proof, an SC certificate, residence proof and bank details.
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 of Rs 1,000
- Paid directly to the bank account (DBT)
Eligibility
- Permanent resident of West Bengal
- Belongs to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community
- Aged 60 or above
- Not a beneficiary of any other government pension scheme
- Valid bank account for DBT
Required documents
- Proof of age
- Caste certificate (SC)
- Residence proof
- Bank account details
How to apply
- Collect the application form from the BDO office or municipality
- Fill it in and attach the required documents
- Submit it to the local authority
- After verification and approval, the pension is credited directly to your bank account
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
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