{"id":18063,"date":"2025-10-13T11:40:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T06:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/?p=18063"},"modified":"2026-04-04T16:53:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T11:23:22","slug":"how-to-apply-for-indira-gandhi-national-old-age-pension-scheme-ignoaps-online-easily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.devikapuram.com\/?p=18063","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) Online Easily!!"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Service Code:<\/strong>\u00a0REV-201 | Department: Revenue Department |\u00a0Service Charge:<\/strong>\u00a0\u20b910<\/p>\n

Purpose:<\/strong>
\nThe Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) provides financial assistance to elderly citizens from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. It is designed for:
\n– Elderly citizens aged 60 years and above
\n– Individuals from BPL families
\n– Destitute elderly without regular financial support
\n– Senior citizens without means of subsistence<\/p>\n

Required Documents:<\/strong>
\nMandatory:<\/strong>
\n– Applicant Photo (recent passport-sized)
\n– Aadhaar Card
\n– Aadhaar Consent Form (downloadable from portal)
\n– Smart Card \/ Ration Card \/ Any Address Proof
\n– Self-Declaration of Applicant (downloadable from portal)
\n– Any Identity Proof (Voter ID, Passport, PAN, Driving License)
\n– Bank Passbook<\/p>\n

Special Requirements:<\/strong>
\n– Applicant must have a valid Citizen Access Number (CAN)
\n–\u00a0Age Requirement:<\/strong>\u00a0Must be 60 years or above
\n–\u00a0BPL Status:<\/strong>\u00a0Must belong to Below Poverty Line family
\n–\u00a0Bank Account:<\/strong>\u00a0Required for direct benefit transfer
\n–\u00a0Aadhaar Mandatory:<\/strong>\u00a0Both number and consent form compulsory
\n–\u00a0Destitute Status:<\/strong>\u00a0Must declare if applicable
\n–\u00a0Family Support:<\/strong>\u00a0Must declare support availability from major son\/grandson above 20 years<\/p>\n

Step-by-Step Application Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Visit the Portal:<\/strong>\u00a0Login to [e-Sevai Tamil Nadu](https:\/\/tnedistrict.tn.gov.in) portal as Operator
\n2. Navigate to Service:<\/strong>\u00a0Services\u00a0– Revenue Department\u00a0– REV-201 Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme
\n3. CAN Verification:<\/strong>
\n–\u00a0If applicant has CAN:<\/strong>\u00a0Search by CAN number\/name and proceed
\n–\u00a0If not:<\/strong>\u00a0Click \u201cRegister CAN\u201d, complete OTP verification, obtain CAN number
\n4. Complete Application Form:<\/strong>
\n– Section 1: Applicant Details (auto-filled)
\n– Section 2: Current Address (auto-filled)
\n– Section 3: Permanent Address (auto-filled)
\n– Section 4: Contact Details (auto-filled)
\n– Section 5: Bank\/Post Office Details \u2013 Aadhaar number, account number, IFSC
\n– Section 6: Other Details \u2013 destitute status, BPL status, house ownership, family support
\n– Section 7: Family Income Details \u2013 enter income for all family members
\n– Section 8: Property Details \u2013 enter property details for all family members
\n5. Upload Documents: Attach all required documents in specified formats
\n6.\u00a0Payment:<\/strong>\u00a0Click Make Payment > Confirm payment of \u20b910
\n7. Acknowledgement: Download and print receipt for tracking<\/p>\n

Alternative CSC Centre Method:<\/strong>
\nApplicants may apply through Common Service Centres (CSC) where operators assist with:
\n– CAN registration
\n– Form filling and document collection
\n– Document scanning and upload
\n– Payment processing
\n– Application submission and tracking g
\n– Eligibility guidance<\/p>\n

After Submission:<\/strong>
\n–\u00a0Track Status:<\/strong>\u00a0Use Application Number via portal
\n–\u00a0Saved Applications:<\/strong>\u00a0Drafts available in \u201cSaved Application\u201d section
\n–\u00a0Verification:<\/strong>\u00a0Reviewed by VAO\/Revenue authorities for eligibility
\n–\u00a0Approval:<\/strong>\u00a0Download digitally signed pension approval certificate once approved
\n–\u00a0Certificate Details:<\/strong>\u00a0Includes pension approval, beneficiary information, and payment details
\n– Delivery: CSC operator prints and hands over certificate if applied via CSC<\/p>\n

Important Notes:<\/strong>
\n– Eligibility: Strictly for citizens aged 60+ and belonging to BPL families
\n–\u00a0Aadhaar Requirement:<\/strong>\u00a0Mandatory number and consent form
\n–\u00a0Bank Account:<\/strong>\u00a0Essential for pension disbursement
\n–\u00a0Document Accuracy:<\/strong>\u00a0Ensure all documents are valid and clear
\n–\u00a0File Size Limits:<\/strong>\u00a0Photos max 50 KB, documents max 200 KB
\n–\u00a0Supported Formats:<\/strong>\u00a0PDF, JPEG, JPG, PNG
\n–\u00a0Digital Signature:<\/strong>\u00a0Certificate is digitally signed; no physical signature required
\n–\u00a0Income Verification:<\/strong>\u00a0Must provide accurate family member income details
\n–\u00a0BPL ID:<\/strong>\u00a0Required if declaring Below Poverty Line status<\/p>\n

Apply Online:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/tnedistrict.tn.gov.in
\nAssistance:<\/strong>\u00a0Visit nearest e-Sevai \/ CSC Centre[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Service Code:\u00a0REV-201 | Department: Revenue Department |\u00a0Service Charge:\u00a0\u20b910 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 – […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18064,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Service Code:<\/strong>\u00a0REV-201 | Department: Revenue Department |\u00a0Service Charge:<\/strong>\u00a0\u20b910\r\n\r\nPurpose:<\/strong>\r\nThe Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) provides financial assistance to elderly citizens from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. It is designed for:\r\n- Elderly citizens aged 60 years and above\r\n- Individuals from BPL families\r\n- Destitute elderly without regular financial support\r\n- Senior citizens without means of subsistence\r\n\r\nRequired Documents:<\/strong>\r\nMandatory:<\/strong>\r\n- Applicant Photo (recent passport-sized)\r\n- Aadhaar Card\r\n- Aadhaar Consent Form (downloadable from portal)\r\n- Smart Card \/ Ration Card \/ Any Address Proof\r\n- Self-Declaration of Applicant (downloadable from portal)\r\n- Any Identity Proof (Voter ID, Passport, PAN, Driving License)\r\n- Bank Passbook\r\n\r\nSpecial Requirements:<\/strong>\r\n- Applicant must have a valid Citizen Access Number (CAN)\r\n-\u00a0Age Requirement:<\/strong>\u00a0Must be 60 years or above\r\n-\u00a0BPL Status:<\/strong>\u00a0Must belong to Below Poverty Line family\r\n-\u00a0Bank Account:<\/strong>\u00a0Required for direct benefit transfer\r\n-\u00a0Aadhaar Mandatory:<\/strong>\u00a0Both number and consent form compulsory\r\n-\u00a0Destitute Status:<\/strong>\u00a0Must declare if applicable\r\n-\u00a0Family Support:<\/strong>\u00a0Must declare support availability from major son\/grandson above 20 years\r\n\r\nStep-by-Step Application Process:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n1. Visit the Portal:<\/strong>\u00a0Login to [e-Sevai Tamil Nadu](https:\/\/tnedistrict.tn.gov.in) portal as Operator\r\n2. Navigate to Service:<\/strong>\u00a0Services\u00a0- Revenue Department\u00a0- REV-201 Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme\r\n3. CAN Verification:<\/strong>\r\n-\u00a0If applicant has CAN:<\/strong>\u00a0Search by CAN number\/name and proceed\r\n-\u00a0If not:<\/strong>\u00a0Click \u201cRegister CAN\u201d, complete OTP verification, obtain CAN number\r\n4. 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