2021 · Q45
What is the minimum and maximum age at which a subscriber can join the Atal Pension Yojana?
Social Security in IndiaUnorganised sector schemes
- A21 years and 58 years respectively
- B18 years and 40 years respectively
- C18 years and 50 years respectively
- D21 years and 60 years respectively
Explanation
The Atal Pension Yojana (launched 2015) is open to Indian citizens aged 18 to 40 years, with a guaranteed pension of ₹1,000–₹5,000 per month commencing at age 60. Contributions are auto-debited from the subscriber’s bank account. Hence the entry age is 18 years minimum and 40 years maximum, option (B).