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How to Apply for Senior Citizen Card Online 2026

Apply for senior citizen card for rail/air concessions, tax benefits. Aged 60+.

📁 Documents ⏱️ 15-20 mins 💰 ₹50-200

About This Guide

Senior Citizen Card for 60+. Benefits: railway 40% sleeper/50% AC, air discount, free govt healthcare, higher tax exemption ₹3L, FD +0.50%.

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Find Portal

MH aaplesarkar, DL edistrict.delhigovt, KA sevasindhu.

Mobile + Aadhaar.

Search Senior Card

In services list.

Fill Form

Personal, age verification, family, address.

Upload Documents

Aadhaar, address proof, photos.

Pay Fee

₹50-200. BPL free in some states.

Verification

Tehsildar verifies.

Receive Card

Digital 15-30 days, physical 30-60 days.

Card 15-60 days. Carry digital + physical. Show at booking for railway concession.

Aadhaar enough?

Aadhaar age proof everywhere. Senior Card has additional welfare benefits.

Senior vs super?

60-79 senior. 80+ super. Tax: ₹3L vs ₹5L.