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Senior citizen, disability ID and social security allowance Nepal

A simple ward-level guide for senior citizen allowance, disability ID/category and social security bhatta: who may qualify, what papers to prepare, current official rates and when records must be updated.

Social Welfare · 15 min read · Updated

Apply at
Permanent-address ward office
Senior rate
General 70+ listed at Rs 4,000/month
Disability
Allowance depends on category
Payment
Ward/local level and bank/payment record
Update after
Death, migration, bank/category change
Reviewed
4 July 2026

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Preparation

Documents to prepare before visiting the ward

The ward checks eligibility and category. Prepare identity, photos and proof for the exact benefit you are applying for, especially disability and single/widow woman categories.

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Senior citizen

1. Senior citizen support and allowance

Senior-citizen benefits depend on the current government category. The general 70+ senior citizen allowance and special categories such as Dalit senior citizen or specified Karnali-area senior citizen are listed separately by DONIDCR.

  • Use official age proof; do not rely on estimated age.
  • Apply at the permanent-address ward for allowance registration.
  • Confirm whether your category has a separate age rule or required proof.
  • Keep bank/payment details consistent with citizenship name spelling.

Disability ID

2. Disability ID card and category

Disability ID is not only an identity card; the category affects services and allowance eligibility. Full disability and very severe disability categories are treated separately on the official allowance-rate page.

Allowance registration

3. Step-by-step social security allowance process

  1. 1

    Confirm the correct benefit category

    Senior citizen, Dalit senior citizen, Karnali-area senior citizen, single/widow woman, disability and child nutrition grants have different rules.

  2. 2

    Prepare the supporting certificate

    For disability allowance, the disability ID/category matters. For widow/single-woman allowance, civil-registration or marital-status proof may matter.

  3. 3

    Apply at the permanent-address ward

    Submit documents at the ward office of the permanent address. The ward verifies identity, age/category and beneficiary details.

  4. 4

    Record bank or payment details

    Follow the ward/local level's current payment route. Keep bank details and beneficiary name consistent with official identity records.

  5. 5

    Track approval and payment cycle

    Allowance is not instant cash at the counter. Ask the ward when records are updated and how the payment cycle is handled in your municipality/rural municipality.

  6. 6

    Update records after death, migration or category change

    Death, migration, bank change, guardian change or disability-category change should be updated promptly to avoid stopped, duplicate or wrong payments.

Official rates

4. Selected monthly allowance rates

DONIDCR's published allowance-rate page currently lists the following monthly amounts. Treat this as a reviewed snapshot; the official page and your ward remain final.

CategoryPublished amountNote
Other senior citizen 70+Rs 4,000 / monthOfficial DONIDCR rate page
Dalit senior citizen 60+Rs 2,660 / monthOfficial DONIDCR rate page
Senior citizen 60+ in specified Karnali districtsRs 2,660 / monthOfficial DONIDCR rate page
Single / widow woman 60+Rs 2,660 / monthOfficial DONIDCR rate page
Full disabilityRs 3,990 / monthOfficial DONIDCR rate page
Very severe disabilityRs 2,128 / monthOfficial DONIDCR rate page
Endangered ethnic groupRs 3,990 / monthOfficial DONIDCR rate page
Child nutrition grantRs 532 / monthOfficial DONIDCR rate page

Record updates

5. When to update allowance records

  • Death of beneficiary — complete death registration and inform ward/local level.
  • Migration/basai sarai — update permanent-address and payment records.
  • Bank account change — update payment details through the ward/local level.
  • Disability category change — update certificate/category evidence.
  • Guardian or dependent change — ask the ward what proof is required.

6. Related Tools Pasal guides

Death & Migration Registration →Update records after death or address move.Open Bank Account Nepal →Useful when allowance payment requires bank details.Document Scanner →Make private scans of documents in your browser.Nata Pramanit →Relationship proof for dependent or family cases.

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Official sources

Reviewed on . Government portals, fees and procedures can change; the linked official pages remain authoritative.

FAQ

Senior citizen, disability ID and bhatta questions

Where do I apply for social security allowance in Nepal?

Apply at the ward office of your permanent address. DONIDCR's official social-security guidance points applicants to the permanent-address ward for allowance registration.

Does every senior citizen get allowance?

No. Eligibility depends on category, age, identity records and current government rules. The general senior-citizen category is different from Dalit senior citizen, Karnali-area senior citizen and other categories.

Does every disability ID card get monthly allowance?

No. Disability category matters. The official allowance rate page lists rates for full disability and very severe disability categories; other disability ID categories may not receive the same allowance.

What documents are needed for bhatta?

Common documents include citizenship/identity proof, photos, category proof, disability ID or medical documents if applicable, marital-status documents for widow/single-woman categories, and bank/payment details as required by the ward.

What are the current allowance rates?

DONIDCR publishes the official allowance-rate page. This guide shows selected rates reviewed on 4 July 2026, but the official page and ward notice should be checked before applying.

What should a family do after a beneficiary dies or migrates?

Update the ward/local level promptly. Death registration or migration registration can affect social security beneficiary records and payment routing.

Does Tools Pasal register allowance applications?

No. Tools Pasal only explains the process. We do not collect citizenship numbers, disability documents, bank details, allowance ID or personal beneficiary records.