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AP NTR Bharosa New Pension Applications 2026 – Guidelines, Timeline & Required Documents
Memo No. 3407491/RD.I/A1/2026, Dated: 06.09.2026
New Pension Application Service through Swarna Grama and Swarna Wardu – process for receipt, verification, recommendation, sanction and required documents.
తెలుగులో ముఖ్య సమాచారం:ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ ప్రభుత్వం NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme కింద కొత్త పెన్షన్ దరఖాస్తులను Swarna Grama / Swarna Wardu కార్యాలయాల ద్వారా స్వీకరించడం, eKYC, common eligibility validation, physical verification, MPDO / Municipal Commissioner scrutiny, State-level approval, SERP final validation, Government approval వంటి దశలపై మార్గదర్శకాలు జారీ చేసింది.
Contents
1. Memo Overview
Subject: PR & RD Dept. – Process for New Pension Applications under NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme through Swarna Grama and Swarna Wardu – Guidelines – Issued.
The Government states that NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme is intended to support poor and vulnerable sections, including old and infirm persons, widows, persons with disabilities and other eligible categories.
New pensions will be sanctioned category-wise in a phased manner, subject to prescribed eligibility criteria and Government orders issued from time to time.
The New Pension Application Service shall be made available through all Swarna Grama and Swarna Wardu offices in the State for receiving applications from eligible applicants.
2. Procedure for New Pension Applications – Annexure I
2.1 Availability of Application
The prescribed New Pension Application Form shall be available at all Swarna Grama and Swarna Wardu offices across the State. The form shall also be made available for download on the SGSW website and NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme website.
2.2 Receipt of Application
- Submission: The duly filled application form must be submitted at the respective Swarna Grama / Swarna Wardu office along with relevant supporting documents/certificates.
- Online Registration: Digital Assistant / Ward Education and Data Processing Secretary (WEDPS) shall receive applications, verify basic details and upload application particulars in the SGSW New Pension Service.
- Acknowledgement: A system-generated acknowledgement shall be issued after successful registration.
- eKYC Validation: Applicant details shall be validated against eKYC details. Mismatches shall be shown in the system and the applicant shall be informed to provide correct particulars.
2.3 Common Eligibility Validation
Applications shall be validated as per common eligibility criteria under NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme guidelines and against the existing pensioners database.
- Applications found ineligible at this stage shall be rejected with reasons.
- A system-generated endorsement shall be made available and handed over to the applicant.
- Eligible applications shall be forwarded to WEA / WWDS for physical verification.
2.4 Physical Verification
WEA/WWDS shall provide the Physical Verification Form to the concerned SGSW staff. SGSW staff shall visit the applicant’s residence and verify eligibility, supporting documents/certificates and record findings.
If eKYC was not obtained at the time of application, SGSW staff shall obtain the applicant’s eKYC during the physical verification visit.
2.5 Routing after Physical Verification
- Old Age, Widow and Disabled pension applications are submitted to the MPDO / Municipal Commissioner.
- Single Women applications are submitted to the concerned Thasildar.
- Weavers, Fishermen, Dappu Artists, Traditional Cobblers and Transgender applications are submitted to the concerned district-level officers through their login.
3. Scrutiny, Recommendation and Final Approval
3.1 Tahsildar / District-level scrutiny
For occupational pension categories, the concerned district-level officer or designated officer shall verify applications, update details and forward them to MPDO / Municipal Commissioners with observations. Single Women applications shall be verified by Thasildars and sent with observations.
3.2 MPDO / Municipal Commissioner scrutiny
The MPDO / Municipal Commissioner shall scrutinize applicant details, supporting documents, common eligibility validation, existing pensioner database validation, physical verification report and eKYC details, and then determine eligibility/ineligibility.
| Sl. No. | Category of Pension | Application to be sent to |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Age, Widow, Single Women and Disabled | CEO, SERP |
| 2 | Weavers | State-level Handlooms & Textiles Department |
| 3 | Fishermen | State-level Fisheries Department |
| 4 | Dappu Artists | State-level Social Welfare Department |
| 5 | Traditional Cobblers | State-level Social Welfare Department |
| 6 | Transgender | Commissioner, Health & Family Welfare Dept. |
| 7 | Taddy Tappers | Commissioner, Prohibition & Excise Department |
3.3 State Level Approval
At State level, SGSW, RTGS and SERP will undertake verification before final sanction. For Weavers, Fishermen, Dappu Artists, Traditional Cobblers, Taddy Tappers and Transgender categories, the concerned State-level Department will finalize eligibility/ineligibility and send the case to SERP.
3.4 Ineligible Applications
An endorsement showing reasons for ineligibility shall be generated and made available in the WEA/WWDS login. The WEA/WWDS shall take a printout and hand it over to the applicant.
3.5 SERP Final Validation and Budget Proposal
SERP shall undertake final validation of eligible applications, prepare Welfare Corporation-wise budget proposals and submit them to Government for approval and allocation of budget.
3.6 Government Approval and Release of Pension
Pensions shall be sanctioned and released subject to Government approval and availability/release of budget.
3.7 Effective Date of Pension
The pension shall be sanctioned and released only from the month in which SERP issues the sanction and enables/releases the pension. It shall not be payable retrospectively from the date of application or from the date on which the applicant became eligible.
3.8 Issue of Sanction Orders
For eligible applications, sanction orders shall be generated in the system and made available in the WEA/WWDS login. The concerned WEA/WWDS shall print and communicate/hand over the order to the beneficiary.
4. Official Time Lines
| Sl. No. | Activity | Officer(s) Concerned | Date | No. of Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Receipt and online registration of New Pension Applications and eKYC validation | Digital Assistant / WEDPS, SGSW | 07.09.2026 to 16.09.2026 | 7 working days |
| 2 | Common eligibility validation | SGSW, RTGS & SERP Department | 17.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 | 5 working days |
| 3 | (a) Physical Verification (b) Departmental verification – Weavers, Fishermen, Dappu Artists, Traditional Cobblers and Transgender | Concerned department for occupational pensions | 17.09.2026 to 21.09.2026 | 5 working days |
| 4 | Scrutiny and determination of eligibility and recommendation of eligible applications | MPDO / Municipal Commissioner / District Head / State Level | 22.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 | 3 working days |
| 5 | Budget Proposal and Government Approval | SERP | 25.09.2026 to 26.09.2026 | 2 working days |
The date ranges above reproduce the timeline shown in Annexure-I of the Government memo.
5. Documents Required – Annexure II
Documents required for all categories:
- Aadhaar card
- Rice Card / Income Certificate
- Other category-specific certificates as listed below
| Sl. No. | Category of Pension | Certificates / Documents Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Age Pension | Aadhaar card for Age Proof |
| 2 | Widow Pensions | Husband’s Death Certificate Husband’s Aadhaar Number |
| 3 | Single Women | In case Married – Divorce Decree from Court / Adalat In case unmarried – Non Marriage certificate from Tahsildar |
| 4 | Disabled | SADAREM Certificate with benchmark disability i.e. 40% and above |
| 5 | Weaver | Certificate from Handloom & Textile Department |
| 6 | Fishermen | Certificate from Fisheries Department |
| 7 | Dappu Artists | Certificate from Social Welfare Department |
| 8 | Traditional Cobblers | Certificate from Social Welfare Department |
| 9 | Taddy Tappers | Certificate from Prohibition & Excise Department |
| 10 | Transgender | Certificate from District Medical Board |
6. Frequently Asked Questions
Where can new NTR Bharosa pension applications be submitted?
The application is to be submitted at the applicant’s respective Swarna Grama / Swarna Wardu office with the required supporting documents.
Will an acknowledgement be given after registration?
Yes. A system-generated acknowledgement shall be issued after successful online registration.
Can the MPDO directly sanction a pension?
No. The memo states that the MPDO shall only recommend eligible applications and shall not give sanctions.
From which date will pension be payable after sanction?
The pension will be payable only from the month in which SERP issues the sanction and enables/releases the pension. It is not payable retrospectively from the date of application or from the date the applicant became eligible.
What are the common documents required?
Aadhaar card and Rice Card / Income Certificate are listed as common documents, along with the relevant category-specific certificate/document.