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==Procedure==
==Procedure==
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'''Apply through Phone Call'''<br>
* You can apply by calling "14567" which is a National Helpline for the Elders and they should be able to facilitate you to get a Senior Citizen Certifiate or Identity Card.<br><br>
'''Apply Online'''<br>
'''Apply Online'''<br>
#To Apply for a Senior Citizen Certificate, the applicant has to make the application online : [https://connect.punjab.gov.in/service/citizenservice/118 link]  
#To apply for a Senior Citizen Card or Certificate, the applicant shall apply online using the following [https://connect.punjab.gov.in/service/citizenservice/118 Link]  
#From the senior citizen identity card, the applicant has to click the “Click to Apply” button.
#In the given senior citizen identity card page, please click the “Click to apply” button.
#A “Hold on!” a pop-up screen will be provided. Please hit on the “Proceed” button to reach the login page.
#If the applicant is a new user, the applicant has to click the “Don’t have account? Register Now” button.
#If the applicant is a new user, the applicant has to click the “Don’t have account? Register Now” button.
#Enter all the registration details and click the “Register” button.
#Enter all the registration details for the “Create Account” page and hit the “Register” button to complete the registration process.
#Now the applicant has to log in with the username and password, captcha and click the “Login” button.
#Now in the login page, the applicant shall click on the login type as applicable.
#Enter all the details in the application form.
#If “Login with Password” selected, please complete the login prompts as applicable and hit the “Submit” button to login.
#And upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#Once login, The applicant shall fill in the personal details, additional information, address for correspondence and other details as appropriate.
#Pay the prescribed amount fee in online mode.
#Please click the “Preview & Print” option to print the electronically typed application or download to get it printed.
#Once completed with all the details click the “Submit” button.
#Please sign on the application and scan it to upload using the “Submit Application” button.
#After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
#In the given screen, please upload the scanned application using the “Upload” button inder “Application Form” and Other proof of documents mentioned in the application form need to be uploaded using the “Upload” button provided below.
#Once all the required uploads are completed, please click the check box for the declaration and then hit the “Upload Documents” button.
#A confirmation pop-up will be displayed for the upload of documents. Please hit the “OK” button.
#A new page for payment will be provided. Please hit the “PAy Via PayGov” button.
#Please select the appropriate online payment as applicable. Make the required payment to complete the online application process.
#A system generated acknowledgement will be provided. Please keep it safe for future reference.
#Applicants will also get updates on their mobile phone through “sms”. Please wait for the notification.
#Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
#Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
#Once the process is completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
#Once the process is completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
#Once your application is approved, you will be informed about when and where to collect your Senior Citizen Certificate. Make sure to carry proper identification when collecting the certificate.
#Once your application is approved, you will be informed about when and where to collect your Senior Citizen card. Make sure to carry proper identification when collecting the card.
#The Senior Citizen Certificate can be used to access various benefits and privileges provided by the government for senior citizens. These benefits may include discounts on public transportation, healthcare, and other services.
#This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
#The authority will assess the application, once the applicant meets all the requirements the authority will issue the license.
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#This entire process can be completed within 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
'''Apply through Sewa Kendra'''<br>
#To apply for the senior citizen card or certificate, please approach the concerned Sewa Kendra and apply.
#The applicant shall use the following link to find the nearest Sewa Kendra to apply [https://dgrpg.punjab.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Final-List-V1.0.pdf Link]
#The applicants shall visit the respective Sewa Kendra and obtain a token to process as per the token number.
#The token can be pre-booked online too.
#Please visit the following [https://connect.punjab.gov.in/ Link]
#In the given page, please click on the “Book Now!” provided on top with the “Online Token for Sewa Kendra Book Now!” phrase.
#A “Generate Sewa Kendra Token” page will be provided. Please click the “Click to apply” button.
#A “Hold on!” a pop-up screen will be provided. Please hit on the “Proceed” button to reach the login page.
#If the applicant is a new user, the applicant has to click the “Don’t have account? Register Now” button.
#Enter all the registration details for the “Create Account” page and hit the “Register” button to complete the registration process.
#Now in the login page, the applicant shall click on the login type as applicable.
#If “Login with Password” selected, please complete the login prompts as applicable and hit the “Submit” button to login.
#Once login, the applicant shall process the appropriate details prompted for the “Generate Token” page.
#Once the details are filled in, please click the “Generate Token” button to generate the token.
#Once you pre-booked the token, please visit the centre half an hour before the scheduled time.
#Please collect the application form from the counter upon arrival.
#The applicant shall use the following link to download the application form online [https://punjab.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Senior-Citizen-Identity-Card.pdf Link]
#Please complete the application form.
#Sewa Kendra operators call out the token numbers as per the schedule, indicating the citizen's turn for service.
#The applicant shall go to the respective counter and interact with the Sewa Kendra Operator to submit their applications.
#The applicant shall submit the completed application form along with the documents.
#The operator will process the submitted application set.
#Please remit the fees as advised by the operator.
#The operator will provide a fee receipt. Please keep it safe for future reference.
#An electronic receipt will be sent to the applicant’s mobile number confirming the successful submission of the application.  
#This application will be processed by the respective department.
#The applicant shall use the acknowledgement to track their application status online.
#Please visit the following [https://connect.punjab.gov.in/ Link]
#In the given page, please click the “Track” menu and select the “Services” option to get a “Hold on!” pop-up screen. Please hit on the “Proceed” button to reach the “Track Application Status” page.
#Please enter the “Application ID” and captcha as appropriate and click the “Submit” button to know the status.
#Automated SMS notifications are sent at each stage of the application process, keeping citizens informed about the progress of their requests.
#Once the process is completed, the applicant’s will get notification.
#The applicant shall visit the Sewa Kendra where they originally submitted the application.
#The whole process of issuing the Senior Citizen Card or Certificate will take 7 to 15 working days or as per the department notified timeline.
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'''Apply In-Person:'''<br>
'''Apply through Phone Call'''<br>
#To apply for the senior citizen certificate, please approach the concerned Suwidha centers or Gram Suwidha Kendra’s (GSK). DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY AND WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT issues this ID.
* You can apply by calling the National Helpline number "14567" for the Elders and they should be able to facilitate you to get a Senior Citizen Certificate or Identity Card.
#Following link provides contact details: [https://dgrpg.punjab.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Final-List-V1.0.pdf] 
#Please go to the respective office to get details for applying and also the application form.
#Link for application form: [https://punjab.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Senior-Citizen-Identity-Card.pdf senior citizen certificate]
#Make sure that you have all the proper documents mentioned in the “Required documents” section below.
#The Applicant shall submit his request for sanctioning of Senior Citizen Identity Card to the Suwidha operator/Authorized GSK by providing him required details along with required supporting documents.
#The Applicant shall have to prove his identity to the Authorized Operator using any government issued ID Proof. If applicant has no age proof then he has to get his age certified from Civil Hospital.
#The Suwidha operator/Authorized GSK will process the submitted application online.
#Please follow authorities guidelines and pay as required.
#Applicant will get the transaction id /acknowledgement slip. Please keep it for future transaction.
#This application will be processed internally. Verification of submitted documents will also be carried. 
#After successful completion, Certificate will be delivered to the applicant through applicable norms after notification.
#The whole process of issuing the Senior Citizen Certificate will take 7 to 15 working days.
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Latest revision as of 08:28, 28 May 2025


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ProcedureEdit

Apply Online

  1. To apply for a Senior Citizen Card or Certificate, the applicant shall apply online using the following Link
  2. In the given senior citizen identity card page, please click the “Click to apply” button.
  3. A “Hold on!” a pop-up screen will be provided. Please hit on the “Proceed” button to reach the login page.
  4. If the applicant is a new user, the applicant has to click the “Don’t have account? Register Now” button.
  5. Enter all the registration details for the “Create Account” page and hit the “Register” button to complete the registration process.
  6. Now in the login page, the applicant shall click on the login type as applicable.
  7. If “Login with Password” selected, please complete the login prompts as applicable and hit the “Submit” button to login.
  8. Once login, The applicant shall fill in the personal details, additional information, address for correspondence and other details as appropriate.
  9. Please click the “Preview & Print” option to print the electronically typed application or download to get it printed.
  10. Please sign on the application and scan it to upload using the “Submit Application” button.
  11. In the given screen, please upload the scanned application using the “Upload” button inder “Application Form” and Other proof of documents mentioned in the application form need to be uploaded using the “Upload” button provided below.
  12. Once all the required uploads are completed, please click the check box for the declaration and then hit the “Upload Documents” button.
  13. A confirmation pop-up will be displayed for the upload of documents. Please hit the “OK” button.
  14. A new page for payment will be provided. Please hit the “PAy Via PayGov” button.
  15. Please select the appropriate online payment as applicable. Make the required payment to complete the online application process.
  16. A system generated acknowledgement will be provided. Please keep it safe for future reference.
  17. Applicants will also get updates on their mobile phone through “sms”. Please wait for the notification.
  18. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
  19. Once the process is completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
  20. Once your application is approved, you will be informed about when and where to collect your Senior Citizen card. Make sure to carry proper identification when collecting the card.
  21. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



Apply through Sewa Kendra

  1. To apply for the senior citizen card or certificate, please approach the concerned Sewa Kendra and apply.
  2. The applicant shall use the following link to find the nearest Sewa Kendra to apply Link
  3. The applicants shall visit the respective Sewa Kendra and obtain a token to process as per the token number.
  4. The token can be pre-booked online too.
  5. Please visit the following Link
  6. In the given page, please click on the “Book Now!” provided on top with the “Online Token for Sewa Kendra Book Now!” phrase.
  7. A “Generate Sewa Kendra Token” page will be provided. Please click the “Click to apply” button.
  8. A “Hold on!” a pop-up screen will be provided. Please hit on the “Proceed” button to reach the login page.
  9. If the applicant is a new user, the applicant has to click the “Don’t have account? Register Now” button.
  10. Enter all the registration details for the “Create Account” page and hit the “Register” button to complete the registration process.
  11. Now in the login page, the applicant shall click on the login type as applicable.
  12. If “Login with Password” selected, please complete the login prompts as applicable and hit the “Submit” button to login.
  13. Once login, the applicant shall process the appropriate details prompted for the “Generate Token” page.
  14. Once the details are filled in, please click the “Generate Token” button to generate the token.
  15. Once you pre-booked the token, please visit the centre half an hour before the scheduled time.
  16. Please collect the application form from the counter upon arrival.
  17. The applicant shall use the following link to download the application form online Link
  18. Please complete the application form.
  19. Sewa Kendra operators call out the token numbers as per the schedule, indicating the citizen's turn for service.
  20. The applicant shall go to the respective counter and interact with the Sewa Kendra Operator to submit their applications.
  21. The applicant shall submit the completed application form along with the documents.
  22. The operator will process the submitted application set.
  23. Please remit the fees as advised by the operator.
  24. The operator will provide a fee receipt. Please keep it safe for future reference.
  25. An electronic receipt will be sent to the applicant’s mobile number confirming the successful submission of the application.
  26. This application will be processed by the respective department.
  27. The applicant shall use the acknowledgement to track their application status online.
  28. Please visit the following Link
  29. In the given page, please click the “Track” menu and select the “Services” option to get a “Hold on!” pop-up screen. Please hit on the “Proceed” button to reach the “Track Application Status” page.
  30. Please enter the “Application ID” and captcha as appropriate and click the “Submit” button to know the status.
  31. Automated SMS notifications are sent at each stage of the application process, keeping citizens informed about the progress of their requests.
  32. Once the process is completed, the applicant’s will get notification.
  33. The applicant shall visit the Sewa Kendra where they originally submitted the application.
  34. The whole process of issuing the Senior Citizen Card or Certificate will take 7 to 15 working days or as per the department notified timeline.



Apply through Phone Call

  • You can apply by calling the National Helpline number "14567" for the Elders and they should be able to facilitate you to get a Senior Citizen Certificate or Identity Card.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form. Link for form: [hhttps://punjab.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Senior-Citizen-Identity-Card.pdf senior citizen certificate]
  • Two photographs of the applicant.
  • Aadhaar card
  • ID card of the applicant (Pension book/ School certificate/ Identity Card issued by competent authority OR Bank passbook with photo)
  • Residential Proof(Ration cards/Valid Passport/Voter ID card)
  • Pan card ( For Monthly Pension above Rs.15,000 per month)
  • Birth certificate / document to prove the age
  • Residence certificate issued by Competent Authority for the said period as required.


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Suwidha Centre,
Sco 20, Ladowali Road,District Administrative Complex,
Master Tara Singh Nagar, Jalandhar, Punjab 144001
Contact No: 089685 93812

Link for contact information: link

EligibilityEdit

  • Applicant should be citizen of India.
  • Applicant should be above the age of 60



FeesEdit

  • Authorities will provide fee details while applying in person.



ValidityEdit

Senior Citizen certificate is valid for rest of life.



Documents to UseEdit

senior citizen certificate


Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • This entire process can be completed within 7 to 15 working days.



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InstructionsEdit

Get the senior citizen certificate from the concerned circle officer or DC office.


Required InformationEdit

Following are the required information to apply for the senior citizen certificate

  • Age of the applicant
  • Ration card details



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • The Government of India provides facilities for citizens above the age of 60 years. In order to avail those facilities one has to get the certificate.
  • The senior citizen certificate will allow the holder to receive numerous benefits like discounts in Railways, Flights and other benefits from the government.



Information which might helpEdit

  • Without cross signature(half on paper and half on photograph) and signature on undertaking, the application will be rejected
  • One has to produce the card to prove the authorities whenever asked for. So, this card must be carried always.
NOTE : It is a punishable offense to try with fraudulent documents to get a Senior citizen certificate



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

  • The senior citizen certificate can also use for a government benefits and schemes, healthcare subsidies, travel concessions, etc.

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