Details

The “Jharkhand Sportsperson Pension Scheme” was launched by the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Jharkhand. aims to provide financial support to retired athletes for their lifelong contribution to sports. Athletes, including Arjuna, Dronacharya, and Dhyan Chand awardees, Olympic participants, and Commonwealth or Asian Games medalists, receive a monthly pension.

Benefits

Athletes receive a lifetime monthly pension of ₹10,000/-.

Dependents of deceased athletes (spouse and minor children) receive ₹5,000/- monthly.

NOTE: Pension payments are directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a resident of Jharkhand.

The applicant should be a sportsperson or dependent on the deceased sportsperson.

The applicant must receive the Arjuna, Dronacharya, or Dhyan Chand awards, an Olympic participant, or a medalist in Commonwealth or Asian Games.

The applicant should be retired from active sports.

The applicant must be at least 40 years old (age relaxation up to 10 years for medically retired athletes).

The applicant must not be employed in any government, PSU, or pension scheme.

The applicant should have no criminal convictions.

The applicant should not be receiving any pension from the Government of India or any other state government.

Application Process

Online-Application form

Offline

Step-1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the official website.

Step-2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step-3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Sports Officer.

Step-4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Sports Officer to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Processing of the Applications by the Concerned Authorities:

The DSO verifies the application and forwards it with recommendations to the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs.

Approval is granted by the committee formed under Jharkhand Sports Policy 2022.

Upon approval, the pension amount is transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account.

Documents Required

Educational Qualification Certificates

For literate applicants: Matriculation certificate issued by the school

For illiterate applicants: Aadhaar card, Voter ID, or similar document

Proof of Date of Birth

Matriculation certificate (for literate applicants)

Aadhaar card, Voter ID, etc., for illiterate applicants

Other Documents

Sports Achievements Certificates (Certificates or testimonials showcasing achievements in sports

Physical Disability Certificates (issued by the State Medical Board)

Proof of Current Occupation and Annual Income Certificate (issued by a competent authority)

List of Dependent Family Members (include their relationship, age, and occupation details on a signed sheet certificates issued by Government/Non-Government Organizations)

Proof of Previous Assistance or Pension (if applicable)

Relevant documents indicating assistance or pension from similar schemes by central or state government

Declaration Regarding Court Conviction (full details if the applicant has been convicted in a civil or criminal case)

Anti-Doping Declaration (document indicating no use of IOC-banned substances or a related certificate if applicable)

Bank Passbook

Additional Relevant Information (if any)