Jai Johar Scheme West Bengal 2026 Old Age Pension for ST Community

WE all know about the Umbrella Welfare Schemes of the state of West Bengal. There are so many social security pensions added under this Umbrella Pension Scheme of West Bengal. Among them, today I am going to describe the pension scheme which is launched for Scheduled Tribe communities available in the state.

This Social Security Scheme is known by the name of “Jai Johar” Scheme. Like other schemes, this scheme provides financial security by providing a monthly pension to elderly people belongs to the ST category. By providing this pension amount per month, the government wants to protect the people by providing them financial security, and they can live their life at the age of 60 years or above with dignity.

Jai Johar Scheme West Bengal

This is a fixed monthly pension scheme distribute 1000 rupees to senior citizens of the Bengal who belong to Schedule Tribe community. This pension amount is distributed by the government every month in the Bank account of the eligible person. Now, with your own choice and need, you can withdraw the amount by visiting the bank or through the ATM Card. You no longer need to depend on anyone else. After receiving this pension, you can also support your family. This is part of the Umbrella Scheme.

Amount of Pension	Rs 1000
Distributed through	DBT Mode Payment
Pension provide to	Senior Citizen belongs to Schedule Tribe ( ST)
Age limit	Minimum 60 years
Sub scheme of	Umbrella Scheme of West Bengal
Portal belongs	Samarth Portal West Bengal

Benefits of Jai Johar Scheme

• Every eligible senior citizen belonging to the Schedule tribe get the fixed financial support from the government.
• You receive 1000 rupees in your Bank account, which eliminates the middle Man.
• Use the same amount for your own needs, like basic needs, medicine, or you can also support your family.
• Every person, now in their old age, lives their life with dignity after getting this financial security.

Who Gets This Pension?

It is important to know which person can get this pension. If you are not fit for this pension scheme, then don’t apply, but there are so many other pension schemes available for every age group and special community people. Check the other social security schemes available under the Umbrella Scheme of West Bengal.

• If you are at the age of 60 years or above, then go to get benefits of this scheme.
• This scheme only covers people above the age limit who belong to Schedule tribe.
• ST People with 60 years and also residing in the state of West Bengal.
• Your family’s economic status must be in the BPL category.
• Applicant is not availing the benefits of any other government pension scheme.

Who cannot apply?

• If you are not at the age of 60 years.
• If you are already taking any other social security pension.
• Your family status does not fall in the BPL Category.

Papers need to be ready

Always check the documents you have to submit with the form.

• Age proof documents showing your full date of birth.
• Schedule Tribe community certificate
• Ration card showing your BPL Status
• West Bengal Residential Document
• Recent clicked photograph, passport size
• Aadhaar Card for verification
• Bank account to receive pension amount
• Active contact details for every latest update

NOTE: Kindly submit fresh documents always and always check that your papers or documents information matches with the details which you add in the application form. Because if any mistake is found, you will get a delay in receiving the pension.

How to Avail Benefit of Jai Johar Scheme?

You can follow the offline process for this scheme.

• Eligible individuals will need to collect the application form after visiting the local BDO or DSO Office.
• At the office, you have to demand the application form.
• Now add the mandatory information in the form and then also attach the supporting documents.
• All the documents should be self-attested.
• Now submit this form to the same local Office.
• Then field verification is done, and then you get final approval to receive the Pension.

Related: Samarth Portal West Bengal

Apply Through West Bengal Jan Kalyan Shivir

All people know that the government organised this Jan Kalyan Shivir across West Bengal. Till date, the government has organised its first camp. But now the government has scheduled the date to organise its 2nd Jan Kalyan Shivir Camp. By participating in this camp, you can fill out the Jai Johar Pension scheme Form. Here, concerned department officials are available for your help.

At this single place, you get the form and fill it with the help of the officials and then submit. Don’t forget to collect your receipt. This is the easiest way to apply for this scheme.

Track Application or Payment Status

• Access the official portal, i.e. Samarth.wb.gov.in.
• Now, on the Portal home page is available and you have to select the scheme name, i.e. Jai Johar (For ST).
• You can track your status with the help of Aadhaar Card, Contact details or Application ID. Choose any one of them.
• Now add the number of the same documents.
• Solve the Captcha Code and then submit.
• Live result available.

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