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Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

The Ministry of Finance, Government of India launched Atal Pension Yojana (APY) on 1st June 2015 as a flagship social security scheme aimed at providing financial stability and pension support during old age.

APY primarily targets workers in the unorganized sector, traders, self-employed individuals, and agriculturists, ensuring a guaranteed pension after retirement.

Guaranteed Pension Rs. 1,000 – Rs. 5,000
Eligible Age 18 – 40 Years
Pension Starts At Age 60
Minimum Contribution 20 Years

Eligibility

  • Open to all bank account holders who are not members of any statutory social security scheme.
  • Mainly targeted towards unorganized sector workers, traders, self-employed individuals and agriculturists.
  • Existing Swavalamban Scheme subscribers are automatically migrated to APY unless they opt out.
  • Minimum joining age is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years.
  • Pension payments commence at the age of 60 years.
  • Minimum contribution period is 20 years.

Important Note

If you enrolled in APY on or after 1st October 2022 and are later found to have been an income tax payer before the date of application, the APY account will be closed and the accumulated amount will be returned.

Benefits

Guaranteed Pension

Fixed monthly pension ranging from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 5,000 after 60 years of age.

Flexible Eligibility

Individuals between 18 and 40 years can enroll under the scheme.

Spouse Security

After the subscriber’s demise, the same pension amount is paid to the spouse.

Nominee Benefits

After the demise of both subscriber and spouse, the accumulated corpus is paid to legal heirs.

Tax Benefits

Contributions qualify for deduction under Section 80CCD of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Higher Returns Potential

If investment returns outperform expectations, a higher corpus amount may be payable.

Guaranteed Monthly Pension Options

Monthly Pension Government Guarantee
Rs. 1,000/- Guaranteed
Rs. 2,000/- Guaranteed
Rs. 3,000/- Guaranteed
Rs. 4,000/- Guaranteed
Rs. 5,000/- Guaranteed