Reviewed September 2026
Nepal Social Security Allowance: who qualifies and how much?
Nepal’s non-contributory Social Security Allowance programme provides monthly support to several beneficiary groups.
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Senior citizenNPR 4,000/month
Widow / single womanNPR 2,660/month
Complete disabilityNPR 3,990/month
Main allowance categories
- Senior Citizen: NPR 4,000/month for citizens age 70+.
- Targeted older citizens: NPR 2,660/month for age 60+ in the former Karnali category or Dalit citizens nationwide.
- Single Woman: NPR 2,660/month for qualifying women age 60+.
- Widow: NPR 2,660/month for widowed women of any age under the published rule.
- Complete disability: NPR 3,990/month for Class A/Red disability card holders.
- Severe disability: NPR 2,128/month for Class B/Blue disability card holders.
- Endangered Indigenous/Ethnic groups: NPR 3,990/month for listed groups.
- Child Grant: NPR 532/month for qualifying children under five in designated areas or Dalit families.
Where to start
Eligibility and documents vary by category. Civora’s short screening can point you toward the relevant programme and official next steps.
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Check your supportOfficial source: Department of National ID and Civil Registration