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How to Apply for Fishermen's Old Age Pension

মৎস্যজীবীদের বার্ধক্য পেনশন

Complete step-by-step application guide for Fishermen's Old Age Pension (মৎস্যজীবীদের বার্ধক্য পেনশন), covering eligibility snapshot, mandatory documentation, submission procedures, and official portal links.

Application Mode:Online & Offline

Application Fee:Free of Cost (No application fee)

Processing Time:15 to 30 working days

Total Steps:5 Steps

1. Who Can Apply?

Full Criteria

Applicant must be an eligible elderly fisherman (qualifying senior citizen age criteria as per government rules, 60+)
Applicant must be engaged in fishing as a primary occupation
Applicant must be a resident of West Bengal
Applicant must satisfy the applicable social and economic verification criteria
Applicant should not be receiving similar pension benefits under other major government pension schemes

2. Documents You May Need

Proof of Age (Voter ID / Aadhaar / Age Certificate)Mandatory

Official document certifying senior citizen age status.

Fisherman Identity / Occupational Proof (Fisherman Card / Certificate)Mandatory

Valid government fisherman registration / identity card or certificate issued by designated authority.

Identity Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Digital Card)Mandatory

Official government identity card of the applicant.

West Bengal Residence ProofMandatory

Document certifying residential status in West Bengal.

Bank Account Passbook CopyMandatory

Passbook copy clearly displaying Account Number, IFSC code, and applicant’s name.

Passport Size PhotographsMandatory

Recent passport-sized coloured photographs for application records.

3. Step-by-Step Application Process

Obtain Application Form

Collect the prescribed Jai Bangla form from the local Fisheries office (FEO/ADF), BDO office, BSK, or Duare Sarkar camp.

Complete Fisherman & Bank Details

Fill in applicant name, age, fisherman details, address, and bank account details accurately.

Attach Required Documents

Attach age proof, fisherman proof, identity proof, residence proof, bank passbook copy, and photographs.

Submit to Designated Local Office

Submit the application form and enclosures to the local Fisheries / BDO office.

Verification, Sanction & DBT Enrollment

Fisheries and local authorities verify documents; upon approval, monthly pension of ₹1,000 begins via DBT under Jai Bangla.

4. After Applying & Status Tracking

Following submission, your application and submitted documents are verified by the designated block or department officials. Processing typically completes within 15 to 30 working days.

Offline Submission Center: Duare Sarkar Camp / BDO Office / Municipality Office

Track Application Status

Important Warnings & Advice

•Fishermen's Old Age Pension provides ₹1,000 per month to eligible elderly fishermen under the Jai Bangla framework.
•The official Jai Bangla MIS report snapshot (18 June 2026) records 19,048 approved beneficiaries.
•The FY 2026–27 Budget Publication allocates ₹40 Crore under the Fisheries Department accounting head.
•Strictly separate from Farmers' Old Age Pension (Agriculture Dept) and Krishak Bandhu.
•Distinct from community-specific pensions (Taposili Bandhu, Jai Johar) and disability pensions (Manabik).

5. Official Government Portals & Sources

West Bengal Finance Department — Budget Publication 2026Fisheries Department, Government of West Bengal

Open Official Portal

How to Apply for Fishermen's Old Age Pension

মৎস্যজীবীদের বার্ধক্য পেনশন