How to Apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) Online Easily!!
Service Code: REV-201 | Department: Revenue Department | Service Charge: ₹10
Purpose:
The Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) provides financial assistance to elderly citizens from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. It is designed for:
- Elderly citizens aged 60 years and above
- Individuals from BPL families
- Destitute elderly without regular financial support
- Senior citizens without means of subsistence
Required Documents:
Mandatory:
- Applicant Photo (recent passport-sized)
- Aadhaar Card
- Aadhaar Consent Form (downloadable from portal)
- Smart Card / Ration Card / Any Address Proof
- Self-Declaration of Applicant (downloadable from portal)
- Any Identity Proof (Voter ID, Passport, PAN, Driving License)
- Bank Passbook
Special Requirements:
- Applicant must have a valid Citizen Access Number (CAN)
- Age Requirement: Must be 60 years or above
- BPL Status: Must belong to Below Poverty Line family
- Bank Account: Required for direct benefit transfer
- Aadhaar Mandatory: Both number and consent form compulsory
- Destitute Status: Must declare if applicable
- Family Support: Must declare support availability from major son/grandson above 20 years
Step-by-Step Application Process:
1. Visit the Portal: Login to [e-Sevai Tamil Nadu](https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.in) portal as Operator
2. Navigate to Service: Services - Revenue Department - REV-201 Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme
3. CAN Verification:
- If applicant has CAN: Search by CAN number/name and proceed
- If not: Click “Register CAN”, complete OTP verification, obtain CAN number
4. Complete Application Form:
- Section 1: Applicant Details (auto-filled)
- Section 2: Current Address (auto-filled)
- Section 3: Permanent Address (auto-filled)
- Section 4: Contact Details (auto-filled)
- Section 5: Bank/Post Office Details – Aadhaar number, account number, IFSC
- Section 6: Other Details – destitute status, BPL status, house ownership, family support
- Section 7: Family Income Details – enter income for all family members
- Section 8: Property Details – enter property details for all family members
5. Upload Documents: Attach all required documents in specified formats
6. Payment: Click Make Payment > Confirm payment of ₹10
7. Acknowledgement: Download and print receipt for tracking
Alternative CSC Centre Method:
Applicants may apply through Common Service Centres (CSC) where operators assist with:
- CAN registration
- Form filling and document collection
- Document scanning and upload
- Payment processing
- Application submission and tracking g
- Eligibility guidance
After Submission:
- Track Status: Use Application Number via portal
- Saved Applications: Drafts available in “Saved Application” section
- Verification: Reviewed by VAO/Revenue authorities for eligibility
- Approval: Download digitally signed pension approval certificate once approved
- Certificate Details: Includes pension approval, beneficiary information, and payment details
- Delivery: CSC operator prints and hands over certificate if applied via CSC
Important Notes:
- Eligibility: Strictly for citizens aged 60+ and belonging to BPL families
- Aadhaar Requirement: Mandatory number and consent form
- Bank Account: Essential for pension disbursement
- Document Accuracy: Ensure all documents are valid and clear
- File Size Limits: Photos max 50 KB, documents max 200 KB
- Supported Formats: PDF, JPEG, JPG, PNG
- Digital Signature: Certificate is digitally signed; no physical signature required
- Income Verification: Must provide accurate family member income details
- BPL ID: Required if declaring Below Poverty Line status
Apply Online: https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.in
Assistance: Visit nearest e-Sevai / CSC Centre
