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Required Documents

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	==Required Documents==		==Required Documents==
	*Application form.
	*Two photographs of the applicant.		*Two photographs of the applicant.
	*Aadhaar card		*Aadhaar card
	*ID card of the applicant ~~(Pension book/ School certificate/ Identity Card issued by competent authority OR Bank passbook with photo)~~		*ID card of the applicant
	*Residential Proof~~(Ration cards/Valid Passport/Voter ID card)~~		*Residential Proof
	*Pan card ( For Monthly Pension above Rs.15,000 per month)		*Pan card ( For Monthly Pension above Rs.15,000 per month)
	*Birth certificate / document to prove the age		*Birth certificate / document to prove the age
	*~~Residence certificate issued by Competent Authority for the said period as required.~~		*Application in writing

	==Office Locations & Contacts==		==Office Locations & Contacts==

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	==Procedure==		==Procedure==
	~~<br>~~
	~~'''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 In-Person:'''<br>		'''Apply In-Person:'''<br>
	#~~To apply for the~~ senior citizen ~~certificate, the applicant has to~~ approach the ~~concerned Deputy Commissioner (administration)~~ office ~~(social welfare~~ department is the ~~issuing authority)~~ [https://~~www.jharkhand~~.gov.in/~~wcd~~ link]		#Those who are in need of senior citizen card shall approach the BDO / SDO office in their residing area.
	#~~The applicant has go~~ to the respective office ~~to get details~~ for ~~applying~~ and ~~also the application form~~.		#The Nodal department Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security is promoting senior citizen centric program for the welfare.
	#~~Make sure that you have all~~ the ~~proper documents mentioned in~~ the ~~“Required documents” section below~~.		#Please visit the office and request for the service. The authorities will guide the applicants for applying or will notify the right office.
	#Submit the completed form along with the documents to the ~~concerned authority~~.		#Use the following [https://igod.gov.in/sg/states link]
			#In the given page, please select the respective state as applicable to reach the respective state districts page. Please check and scroll down for the “Districts” section. Please click on the “View All” option to reach the districts page. Here click on the applicable district to reach the official district page.
			#Here click on the menu and sub option as “DIRECTORY / PUBLIC UTILITIES / Municipalities” to reach a page with required contact information for locating the respective authorities office. Also Please look for other menu and sub options as “ABOUT DISTRICT / Who’s Who”.
			#On locating the right office, visit the office and meet the respective designated staff. Request for the service. Once the staff explains, collect the application form if provided or write on a plain A4 sheet as advised.
			#Submit the completed application form along with the documents that are mandatory for applying.
			#Once the application is accepted, authorities might provide an acknowledgement or any other receipt for the application accepted. Keep it safe for future reference.
	#This application will be processed internally. Verification of submitted documents will also be carried.		#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 postal or in person as per the applicable norms.		#After successful completion, a Card will be delivered to the applicant through postal or in person as per the applicable norms.
	#The whole process of issuing the Senior Citizen ~~Certificate~~ will take 7 working days.<br>		#The whole process of issuing the Senior Citizen card will take 7 working days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
	~~Note: Applicant shall~~ get ~~further assistance from Dignity foundation [https://dignityfoundation~~.~~com/ link]~~		<br><br>
			'''Apply through Phone Call'''<br>
			* 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.
	<br><br>		<br><br>

	~~'''Apply through Centres:'''<br>~~
	#To Apply for Senior Citizen Certificate in Jharkhand, the applicant shall visit the nearest CSC/Tehsil Centre. Find contacts to CSC centres in the link provided:[https://www.apnacsconline.in/csc-locator/jharkhand/ Link]
	~~#Procure the application form from the concerned centre and fill it up with the necessary details required for the card.~~
	~~#Make sure to attach all the "Required Documents" along with the application form before submission.~~
	~~#Provide authorized signatory and photograph, wherever applicable.~~
	~~#Now submit the application to the office of the concerned centre.~~
	~~#On successful verification, the applicant will be notified by the CSC centre.~~
	~~<br>~~

	==Required Documents==		==Required Documents==

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==Procedure==
 
'''Apply through Phone Call''' 
* 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. 

'''Apply In-Person:''' 
#To apply for the senior citizen certificate, the applicant has to approach the concerned Deputy Commissioner (administration) office (social welfare department is the issuing authority) [https://www.jharkhand.gov.in/wcd link]
#The applicant has go to the respective office to get details for applying and also the application form.
#Make sure that you have all the proper documents mentioned in the “Required documents” section below.
#Submit the completed form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
#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 postal or in person as per the applicable norms.
#The whole process of issuing the Senior Citizen Certificate will take 7 working days. 
Note: Applicant shall get further assistance from Dignity foundation [https://dignityfoundation.com/ link]
 

'''Apply through Centres:''' 
#To Apply for Senior Citizen Certificate in Jharkhand, the applicant shall visit the nearest CSC/Tehsil Centre. Find contacts to CSC centres in the link provided:[https://www.apnacsconline.in/csc-locator/jharkhand/ Link]
#Procure the application form from the concerned centre and fill it up with the necessary details required for the card.
#Make sure to attach all the "Required Documents" along with the application form before submission.
#Provide authorized signatory and photograph, wherever applicable.
#Now submit the application to the office of the concerned centre.
#On successful verification, the applicant will be notified by the CSC centre.
 

==Required Documents==
*Application form.
*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 & Contacts==
'''Department of women, child development and social security''' 
Project Bhawan, Dhurwa, 
Ranchi -834004 
Phone No: 2400757, 2223544 
Email: swdjharkhand@gmail.com 
Contact: [https://www.jharkhand.gov.in/wcd link] 
'''Government of Jharkhand''' 
Ground Floor, Engineers Hostel-I, 
Near Golchakkar, Dhurwa, 
Ranchi, Jharkhand-83400 
Ip-Phone - 12269 
Fax - 0651 2401040 
Email - stateportal_assist@rediffmail.com 
Contact: [https://www.jharkhand.gov.in/Home/ContactUs link]
 

==Eligibility==
*Applicant should be citizen of India.
*Applicant should be above the age of 60

==Fees==
*Authorities will provide fee details while applying in person.

==Validity==
Senior Citizen certificate is valid for rest of life.

==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents which can be used by people who would like to follow this procedure.

==Sample Documents==
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==Processing Time==
*This entire process can be completed within 7 working days. 

==Related Videos==
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==Instructions==
Get the senior citizen certificate from the concerned circle officer or DC office.

==Required Information==
Following are the required information to apply for the senior citizen certificate 
*Age of the applicant
*Ration card details

==Need for the Document==
*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 help==
*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/Certificate==
The senior citizen certificate can also use for a government benefits and schemes, healthcare subsidies, travel concessions, etc. 

==External Links==
Place some external links which might help.

==Others==
More information which might help people.

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