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The Annapurna Bhandar Yojana requires applicants to be between 25 and 60 years of age. Enter your date of birth below to check instantly.
The Annapurna Bhandar Yojana 2026 requires all applicants to be between 25 years and 60 years of age at the time of application. This age criterion applies to all eligible women across all 22 districts of West Bengal, regardless of social category — general, SC, ST, or OBC.
Your age for the Annapurna Bhandar Yojana is calculated from your date of birth as recorded in your Aadhaar card. The Aadhaar-linked date of birth is the official reference for all scheme-related age verification. If your Aadhaar shows a different date of birth than your school certificate or voter ID, it is the Aadhaar date that the government system uses.
| Age Group | Eligibility Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Below 25 years | ❌ Not Eligible | Below minimum age requirement |
| 25 years exactly | ✅ Eligible | Meets minimum age on day of application |
| 25 to 60 years | ✅ Eligible | Within the scheme's age bracket |
| 60 years exactly | ✅ Eligible | Meets maximum age on day of application |
| Above 60 years | ❌ Not Eligible | Exceeds maximum age limit |
If you will turn 25 before the enrollment window closes on approximately 25 August 2026, you should wait until your 25th birthday and then apply immediately. The scheme requires you to be 25 years of age at the time of application — not at the time of first payment. Use this calculator's "next birthday" feature to see exactly how many days remain until you become eligible.
If you are currently 60 years old, apply as soon as possible — before your 61st birthday. Once you turn 61, you will no longer be eligible under the current scheme guidelines. Women above 60 years of age may be eligible for other government schemes such as the Old Age Pension scheme.
The government system uses the date of birth as recorded in your Aadhaar card for age verification. If there is a discrepancy, visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra to correct the date of birth on your Aadhaar before applying.
No. You must wait until you turn exactly 25 years old. Apply on your 25th birthday or the day after — as long as the enrollment window is still open (approximately 25 August 2026).
No. The 25 to 60 year age limit applies equally to women of all social categories — general, SC, ST, and OBC. There is no relaxation in age for any category under the Annapurna Bhandar Yojana.
Yes, as long as you are exactly 60 years old (have not yet turned 61), you are eligible. Apply as soon as possible before your next birthday.