The government has made an important change in the rules for pension schemes.
If you or someone in your family is applying for a pension, this update is very important to know.
Earlier, the date of birth on the Aadhaar card was accepted as proof of age.
But now, this is no longer valid for pension benefits.
Aadhaar Card No Longer Valid for Age Proof
The government has clearly stated that the Aadhaar Card will not be accepted as proof of age for schemes like the National Old Age Pension Scheme and National Family Benefit Scheme.
According to officials, this rule has been implemented with immediate effect.
District Social Welfare Officer Vijay Laxmi Maurya confirmed that Aadhaar-based age verification has been completely removed from these schemes.
Which Documents Are Required Now?
To prove age, applicants must now upload one of the following:
Family register copy
Educational certificate (like school mark sheet or certificate)
These documents will now be considered the official proof of age.
Important Warning for Applicants
If you have already applied and only uploaded your Aadhaar card, you need to act quickly.
You must:
Log in to the portal
Upload valid age proof documents
If you fail to do this, your application may be rejected.
This rule also applies when verifying the age of a deceased person under the family benefit scheme.
Instructions for Service Centers
The government has also given strict instructions to all Public Service Centers to follow these new rules carefully.
This step is aimed at improving transparency and ensuring that only correct documents are used for verification.
Final Takeaway
This rule change may affect many applicants, especially those who depended only on Aadhaar for age proof.
To avoid delays or rejection, make sure to upload the correct documents as soon as possible.
