Apply for widow pension

Start here

Apply for the widow pension on ServicePlus Bihar or at the block office, with the death certificate of the husband.

Who is responsible

• Block Development Officer (BDO)Head of the block administration in rural Bihar, coordinates panchayat and rural development works at block level.
• Social Welfare Department, BiharState social security pensions, disability certification support and welfare scheme delivery outside the SC/ST and backward-class departments.

The widow pension for eligible widows runs through the state welfare department from block level, and the death certificate of the husband is the document that proves eligibility together with Aadhaar and the bank account. Payment is through DBT, which is why the bank account must be in the applicant's own name.

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1. You

   Your home, village, or ward — where the problem is.

2. Start here

   Apply for the widow pension on ServicePlus Bihar or at the block office, with the death certificate of the husband.

3. Block

   Block Development Officer (BDO)

   Head of the block administration in rural Bihar, coordinates panchayat and rural development works at block level.

4. State

   Social Welfare Department, Bihar

   State social security pensions, disability certification support and welfare scheme delivery outside the SC/ST and backward-class departments.

5. State

   Government of BiharPatna · state headquarters

   State government; departments deliver citizen services through ServicePlus and department portals.

If that does not work

1. 1

   Apply with the husband's death certificate, Aadhaar and your bank account

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2. 2

   If not approved, ask the block office for the reason in writing

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3. 3

   File a first appeal on the RTPS appeal portal

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