eLabharthi Payment Status

Pension Schemes Covered Under eLabharthi

eLabharthi and Bihar's Social Security Pension Management Information System cover multiple social security pension plans for different beneficiary groups.

Current Social Security Pension Amount: ₹1,100 per Month

Bihar's social security pension amount is currently ₹1,100 per month. The state government has confirmed payments at this rate across its social security pension beneficiaries. Since pension amounts can be revised by the government, beneficiaries should check the latest information on the official eLabharthi or SSPMIS portal if the amount credited differs from ₹1,100.

How to Check eLabharthi Payment Status Online

The eLabharthi payment-status service is available online. Select the financial year and the applicable search/filter option shown on the eLabharthi portal, then enter the required details. The steps differ depending on which identifier is used.

• Visit elabharthi.bihar.gov.in.
• Click "Check Your Payment Status".
• Select the Financial Year and choose the required search/filter option.
• Enter the Beneficiary ID or Aadhaar Number, as applicable.
• Click "Search" to view the payment status and payment history.

How to Check eLabharthi Beneficiary Status

The eLabharthi portal publishes a public list of approved beneficiaries at the village and panchayat level, which can be used to confirm that a name has been correctly recorded.

District, Block and Panchayat Search

The following steps generate the beneficiary list for a given area.

• Visit elabharthi.bihar.gov.in.
• Open the Beneficiary Status List option.
• Select the District, Block, Panchayat and Scheme Name.
• Click Search to view the beneficiary list.

How to Complete eLabharthi e-KYC

You can complete your eLabharthi e-KYC through a Common Service Centre (CSC) using your Aadhaar details and biometric verification.

• Visit a nearby CSC that provides eLabharthi services.
• Provide your Beneficiary ID and Aadhaar number to the CSC operator.
• Enter or verify your registered details on the eLabharthi system.
• Complete Aadhaar-based biometric authentication using your fingerprint or other supported method.
• Submit the e-KYC request after your details are verified.
• Collect the acknowledgement and check your eLabharthi status later to confirm that the verification is complete.

Why Annual Life Certification Is Required

Pensioners are required to complete the prescribed life-certification process to continue receiving the pension. This is a yearly certificate commonly known as a life certificate or Jeevan Pramaan, the primary protection by the government against continued payments in the name of a deceased beneficiary or ineligible beneficiary. Failure to complete the required life certification may result in the pension being stopped.

Beneficiaries can complete life certification through the authorised eLabharthi/Jeevan Pramaan process, including through an authorised CSC. This verification is free of cost at authorised centres.

Aadhaar Linking vs Aadhaar Seeding: Why This Distinction Matters

Aadhaar linking and Aadhaar seeding are frequently used in the same way though they refer to different things.

Aadhaar linking records the Aadhaar number against a bank account. Aadhaar seeding goes a step further by linking your Aadhaar to a specific bank account and registering that account with the NPCI mapper to receive Aadhaar-based DBT payments.

An individual may have Aadhaar linked to more than one account, but only one account can be seeded for DBT at a time. An Aadhaar Seeding Pending status value means that Aadhaar might already be associated with the account, but the account has not been designated as the DBT account, and the bank branch is required to send the seeding request.

How to Check eLabharthi Payment Status via the UMANG App

You can also check your eLabharthi pension payment details through the UMANG app by using the available pension-related services. The following steps outline the process on the UMANG app.

• Download the UMANG app from the Play Store or App Store.
• Open the app and complete registration or login if not already done.
• Search for "eLabharthi" in the services search bar.
• Select the eLabharthi service.
• Select the payment status option and choose the District and Block.
• Enter the Beneficiary ID or Aadhaar number to view the eLabharthi payment check result.

Troubleshooting: Common eLabharthi Payment Issues

The common types of payment problems on eLabharthi can be categorised into four groups and each will need a different solution.

Payment Shows Approved But Not Credited

In case a payment was not credited, check the status of payment in eLabharthi and ensure that the bank-account and Aadhaar-seeding information of the beneficiary are correct. If the problem continues, call the appropriate authority or helpline.

e-KYC Pending or Rejected

To re-scan the biometrics, a visit to the nearest CSC or Block office is necessary. In the event of failure of fingerprint scanning, the operator can then switch to iris scan.

Aadhaar Not Seeded for DBT

If Aadhaar is not seeded for DBT, the beneficiary should contact the bank and request Aadhaar seeding. eLabharthi advises beneficiaries to check their Aadhaar-seeding status because an unseeded account can result in DBT payments being stopped.

Beneficiary ID Not Found

The District and Block selected on the portal should be verified, since an ID search functions only within the correct administrative area. If the ID still does not appear, the local Block Development Officer should be contacted to confirm it was generated correctly.

Eligibility Criteria for Bihar Pension Schemes

Eligibility for eLabharthi pensions depends on demographic and income criteria, while Bihar pension payment status can be checked separately to track pension payments.

Age and Residency Requirements

The following table sets out the baseline age and residency conditions for each scheme.

Income and Category Based Conditions

Old-age and disability pensions under the national schemes require the applicant's household to meet the Below Poverty Line (BPL) criteria. The widow pension additionally requires family annual income below ₹60,000. The disability pension requires a minimum 40% disability certificate issued by a Civil Surgeon or an authorised medical board. Eligibility may be affected if the applicant is already receiving another pension or social-security benefit, subject to the specific scheme rules. Overall, these schemes are part of a larger ecosystem of pension plans designed to secure retirement.

eLabharthi Helpline and Support Contacts

For pension-related assistance, beneficiaries can contact the Bihar Social Security Pension helpline at 1800 345 6262. Local grievances can also be raised directly with the Block Development Officer or the District Social Security Cell.

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