Sarkari Yojana
Jharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme
About Jharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme
Started by the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Jharkhand, the “Jharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme” supports retired athletes financially in recognition of their lifelong service to sports. A monthly pension goes to athletes such as recipients of the Arjuna, Dronacharya and Dhyan Chand awards, Olympians, and medal winners at the Commonwealth or Asian Games.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Jharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only residents of Jharkhand can apply
Only residents of Jharkhand can apply.
Either the sportsperson or a dependent of a…
Either the sportsperson or a dependent of a deceased sportsperson may apply.
The applicant must be an Arjuna, Dronacharya or…
The applicant must be an Arjuna, Dronacharya or Dhyan Chand awardee, have taken part in the Olympics, or have won a medal at the Commonwealth or Asian Games.
The applicant must have stopped playing sports actively
The applicant must have stopped playing sports actively.
A minimum age of 40 years applies, relaxed…
A minimum age of 40 years applies, relaxed by up to 10 years for athletes retired on medical grounds.
Anyone employed with a government or PSU, or…
Anyone employed with a government or PSU, or covered by a pension scheme, cannot apply.
A clean record with no criminal convictions is…
A clean record with no criminal convictions is required.
Those already drawing a pension from the Government…
Those already drawing a pension from the Government of India or another state government are excluded.
Benefits Provided
Jharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A pension of ₹10,000/- per month is paid…
A pension of ₹10,000/- per month is paid to athletes for life.
When an athlete has died, the spouse and…
When an athlete has died, the spouse and minor children get ₹5,000/- every month. NOTE: The pension goes straight into the beneficiary's bank account.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Educational Qualification Certificates
Literate applicants
Literate applicants: the Matriculation certificate from their school
Illiterate applicants
Illiterate applicants: Aadhaar card, Voter ID or a comparable document Proof of Date of Birth
Literate applicants should give the Matriculation certificate
Literate applicants should give the Matriculation certificate
Illiterate applicants may use the Aadhaar card, Voter…
Illiterate applicants may use the Aadhaar card, Voter ID, etc. Other Documents
Certificates of Sports Achievements (certificates or testimonials highlighting…
Certificates of Sports Achievements (certificates or testimonials highlighting sporting achievements
Certificate of Physical Disability (from the State Medical…
Certificate of Physical Disability (from the State Medical Board)
Evidence of present occupation along with an Annual…
Evidence of present occupation along with an Annual Income Certificate (from a competent authority)
Dependent Family Members List (a signed sheet giving…
Dependent Family Members List (a signed sheet giving each member's relationship, age and occupation, certificates issued by Government/Non-Government Organizations)
Evidence of any earlier assistance or pension (if…
Evidence of any earlier assistance or pension (if applicable)
Papers showing assistance or pension under similar central…
Papers showing assistance or pension under similar central or state government schemes
Court Conviction Declaration (complete details if the applicant…
Court Conviction Declaration (complete details if the applicant has been convicted in a civil or criminal case)
Anti-Doping Declaration (confirming no IOC-banned substance has been…
Anti-Doping Declaration (confirming no IOC-banned substance has been used, or a related certificate where applicable)
Passbook of the bank
Passbook of the bank
Any other relevant information
Any other relevant information
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Jharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Step-1: Download the pension application form from the department's official website.
Step-2: Fill in all mandatory fields of the form and attach copies of every required document, self-attesting them if needed.
Step-3: Hand in the completed, signed form with the documents to the District Sports Officer.
Step-4: Get a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Sports Officer, checking that it notes the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Processing of the Applications by the Concerned Authorities:
After checking the application, the DSO sends it on with recommendations to the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs.
A committee set up under Jharkhand Sports Policy 2022 grants approval.
Once approved, the pension is credited to the beneficiary's bank account.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.