Atal Pension Yojana Rules: Big news for pensioners. Changes have been made to the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) of the Government of India. As part of these changes, the registration process has been altered. An official notification issued by the Department of Posts states that, effective October 1, 2025, the old forms for the Atal Pension Yojana will no longer be accepted.
From now on, only the revised form will be accepted for opening a new account. These changes have been made in accordance with the guidelines of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority. The notification states that these changes have been made to improve pension-related services.
What are the new rules?
According to information provided by the government, from now on, applicants will need to apply using a new form to avail the benefits of the Atal Pension Yojana. Some changes have been made to the form. Applicants will be required to provide information about their foreign citizenship in the new form. This means they will need to state whether they are citizens of any other country. The government’s intention behind this change is to extend the benefits of the APY to Indian citizens. Additionally, savings accounts for the Atal Pension Yojana will be opened through post offices.
The Department of Posts has instructed post offices across the country to accept applications for the Atal Pension Scheme using the new form from now on. They should also inform customers of this change and place relevant information on their notice boards.
Know about Atal Pension Yojana
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is a scheme of the Government of India that provides pension benefits to unorganized workers. Employees who are not covered by a pension plan, including traders and gig workers, can avail of this scheme and receive a pension. Any Indian citizen between the ages of 18 and 40 can join this scheme. Upon reaching the age of 60, a pension amount ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 is provided. This amount depends on the amount deposited.