World War II Pension

The scheme "World War II Pension" was introduced by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Rajasthan in the year 1996. The aim of the scheme is to provide lifelong financial assistance as a measure of relief to World War II ex-servicemen and their widows who are not receiving any pension or financial assistance from any other source. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹15,000/- per month, which is directly deposited into their bank accounts every month. The scheme covers those who served during World War II (1st September 1939 to 15th August 1945).

Financial Assistance:

• A pension of ₹15,000 per month is provided for a lifetime.

Mode of Disbursement:

• The pension is deposited monthly into the beneficiary’s bank account.

1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
2. The applicant should be either an ex-serviceman who served during World War II (1st September 1939 to 15th August 1945) or his widow.
3. The applicant should not be receiving any pension or financial assistance from any other source.

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the office of the District Sainik Welfare Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The applicant should download 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 Sainik Welfare Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Sainik Welfare Office 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).

1. Identity proof of applicant
2. Recent photograph of the applicant
3. Discharge Book / Service Certificate clearly mentioning service during 1st September 1939 to 15th August 1945
4. Residence Proof (Domicile Certificate of Rajasthan)
5. Death Certificate of Ex-Serviceman (In case of widow applicant)
6. Bank Account Details
7. Any Other Document if Required