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National Pension Scheme For Traders And Self Employed Persons

The scheme aims to provide old age protection and social security to workers in the unorganized sector. It offers an assured monthly pension of ₹3,000/- after age sixty, with matching government contributions, to benefit small shopkeepers, retail traders, and self-employed persons.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about National Pension Scheme For Traders And Self Employed Persons
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry Of Labour and Employment
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsPension, Employment, Retailer, Traders, Shopkeeper, Broker

Before you apply

Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.

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