The Haryana Government pays an additional amount, on top of the pension, to the widow of a soldier who died while in service — Rs 100–200 per child per month, depending on her husband’s rank. This is the “Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having Children” scheme — a Haryana state scheme of the Sainik & Ardh Sainik Welfare Department (Rajya Sainik Board), run through the Zila Sainik Board (ZSB). Its most important feature is that it is paid on top of the pension, not in place of it — and only to widows whose husbands died while serving, not in any war or battle. Note — the Rs 100/150/200 rates are from the original policy as listed on myScheme; the payment method (“money order or in cash”) also looks old, so confirm the current rate in writing at your District Sainik Board (ZSB) before applying.
The biggest confusion is mistaking this additional pension for the war-widow assistance. They are entirely different: the war-widow assistance (guide 7777) pays Rs 7,000 a month to a martyr’s widow, on top of the Government of India family pension; this scheme pays Rs 100–200 a month per child to the widow of a soldier who died in service (not in battle). The second confusion is with the Widow Pension (Rs 3,200, guide 6019); that is a Social Justice Department scheme and is not paid to those already getting a family pension — while this additional pension is paid on top of the pension itself. And the third confusion is with the central government’s age-based “additional pension” (20%–100% of the basic pension after age 80); that is an entirely different central rule, while this is a Haryana state per-child top-up.
Scheme at a glance
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme name | Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having Children (APWESMC); myScheme Haryana list entry #20 (pages 1–5) |
| Whose scheme | Haryana Government — Sainik & Ardh Sainik Welfare Department (Rajya Sainik Board); apply and get paid through the Zila Sainik Board |
| Benefit | An additional amount on top of the pension — Rs 100–200 per child per month (by rank), up to 3 children (Rs 300–600 a month) |
| Who gets it | The widow of a soldier who died while in service, who has children; a resident of Haryana |
| Children | Up to 3 children; the benefit runs until the child turns 20, marries or gets employed — whichever is earliest |
| How long | Per child separately — a child’s share stops when that child turns 20, marries, gets employed or dies |
| How to apply | Online — on the Antyodaya SARAL portal (saralharyana.gov.in) |
| Last date | No annual last date — apply year-round; a Form III eligibility certificate must be given every 6 months |
| Payment | Quarterly — every 3 months, by the ZSB Secretary; myScheme says “money order or in cash” (an old method — ask the ZSB about today’s method) |
| Budget head | No separate budget head found — the department’s 2024-25 budget statement carries no head named “Additional Pension” |
How much will you get? — Full rate table
The additional pension depends on the husband’s rank — the higher the rank, the higher the per-child rate. The table below is from the myScheme detail (slug apwesmc) — and remember, these are the original policy’s rates; confirm the current rate in writing at the ZSB.
| Husband’s rank | Per child (per month) | Maximum (3 children) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Ranks | Rs 100 | Rs 300 a month |
| JCO (Junior Commissioned Officer) | Rs 150 | Rs 450 a month |
| Officers | Rs 200 | Rs 600 a month |
| Example — Other Ranks, 1 child | Rs 100 a month | — |
| Example — Other Ranks, 2 children | Rs 200 a month | — |
| Example — Other Ranks, 3 children | Rs 300 a month | Maximum |
| Example — JCO, 3 children | Rs 450 a month | Maximum |
| Example — Officers, 3 children | Rs 600 a month | Maximum |
The arithmetic is simple — the per-child rate is fixed by rank, and nothing is paid beyond 3 children: Rs 300 for 3 children of Other Ranks, Rs 450 for 3 children of a JCO, and Rs 600 for 3 children of an Officer — that is the maximum. And understand one thing clearly — as children turn 20, marry or get employed, the additional pension reduces proportionately; when the last child also turns 20, this additional pension stops completely. It is a temporary, child-linked top-up — the widow’s own lifetime pension is separate and is not affected by it.
The biggest confusion — this pension vs other schemes
Haryana has several schemes for soldiers’ widows and their families, and their conditions differ — the most common confusion is about which scheme applies to whom. The table below makes the difference clear — and remember, this scheme’s definition says “death while in service, not in any battle”, which is the biggest dividing line.
| Scheme | For whom | Amount | Key condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| This scheme — Additional Pension, widow with children (State) | Widow of a soldier who died in service, who has children | Rs 100–200 per child per month (maximum Rs 300–600) | Death while in service, not in battle; paid on top of the pension; children up to age 20 |
| War Widow Assistance (guide 7777) | Widow of a martyr soldier | Rs 7,000 a month (from 1.11.2026, by arithmetic) | Death in war/declared war; paid on top of the GoI family pension |
| Haryana Widow Pension (guide 6019) | Widow of Haryana (with an income limit) | Rs 3,200 a month (from 1.11.2025) | Social Justice Department; not paid to family-pension holders |
| Additional Pension, widow with no child | Widow of a soldier who died in service, with no child | Rs 100 a month flat (any rank) | Until the widow’s death or remarriage; a separate scheme (apwesmnc) |
| Additional Pension, 100% Disabled ESM with children (#45) | ESM released due to 100% service-attributable disability, who has children | Rs 100–200 per child per month (same rates) | The ESM’s own scheme, not the widow’s; the next scheme in the queue |
| Ex-Servicemen 60+ Assistance (guide 7747) | ESM aged 60+ and widows | Rs 600 a month | No pension at all; an age condition, not a children condition |
| Central age-based additional pension | Pensioners/family pensioners aged 80+ | 20%–100% of the basic pension | Central rule (CCS Pension Rules); not a Haryana state scheme |
Who is eligible?
Every condition below must be met — these conditions are from the myScheme detail (slug apwesmc); wherever information could not be verified, the guide says so clearly.
| Condition | Detail |
|---|---|
| Applicant | The widow of an ex-serviceman — the widow of a member of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) |
| Death condition | The husband’s death took place while in service, not in any battle — this is the scheme’s definition |
| Haryana residence | The widow must be a resident of Haryana (a domicile certificate is needed) |
| Children | The widow must have children — the benefit is paid for up to 3 children |
| Children’s age limit | The benefit runs until the child turns 20, marries, gets employed or dies — whichever is earliest |
| Form III certificate | A certificate of eligibility in Form III must be given to the ZSB Secretary every 6 months — in June and December |
| Duty to inform | The widow herself must inform the ZSB Secretary when a child dies, turns 20, marries or gets employed |
| How to apply | Online — on the Antyodaya SARAL portal; the ZSB verifies the case |
Who is NOT eligible?
In any of the situations below, this additional pension will not be paid — check yourself against this list before applying.
- The husband died in a war or battle — that is a war-widow case (see guide 7777), not this scheme.
- The husband died after retirement — the policy definition says “death while in service”; on a death after retirement, this additional pension is not paid — only the ordinary family pension is paid.
- Not a resident of Haryana — without a domicile certificate, the application will not go through.
- No child — then this scheme does not apply; the separate no-child widow’s scheme (Rs 100 a month flat) applies instead.
- All children are above 20, married or employed — no benefit is payable for any child, so no additional pension is paid.
- Not a widow — a divorced wife, parents or other dependents are not eligible for this scheme; it is only for widows.
The children’s condition — 20 years, marriage, employment
The most important feature of this scheme is the children’s condition — the benefit is linked to the child, not to the widow. Each child is covered until the child turns 20, marries, gets employed or dies — whichever is earliest. As soon as a child reaches any one of these stages, that child’s share stops and the additional pension reduces proportionately — for example, Rs 300 for 3 children becomes Rs 200 when one child turns 20, then Rs 100, then zero. And every 6 months, a certificate of eligibility in Form III must be given to the ZSB Secretary — in the months of June and December — so that the ZSB knows whether the children are still eligible. If a child’s status changes (death, turning 20, marriage, employment), the widow herself must inform the ZSB Secretary — that is her responsibility, not the ZSB’s. And one thing myScheme does not state — what happens to this scheme if the widow remarries is unverified (in the no-child scheme, the benefit stops on remarriage) — so do ask your ZSB before applying.
Documents required
The list below is modelled on the department’s other FA schemes and the SARAL flow — myScheme gives no document list for this scheme, so if even one paper is missing, the case will get stuck; confirm the exact list at your District Sainik Board as well before applying.
| No. | Document | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar card | The widow’s identity — needed for the SARAL application |
| 2 | Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) | Family data is fetched on SARAL using the PPP number |
| 3 | Husband’s discharge book / service particulars | Proof of rank and service — the rate depends on rank |
| 4 | Husband’s death certificate | Proof that the death took place while in service — the foundation of this scheme |
| 5 | PPO / family pension papers | Proof that a pension is being paid — the additional pension is paid on top of the pension |
| 6 | Haryana domicile certificate | Issued by the competent authority |
| 7 | Children’s birth certificates | Proof of the children’s age (the 20-year limit) and number |
| 8 | Marriage certificate | Proof of being a widow |
| 9 | Bank passbook and affidavit | Account details for payment; the pre-defined Affidavit form on SARAL must be filled and uploaded |
How to apply?
This additional pension is applied for online — on the Antyodaya SARAL portal. Follow the steps below, as given in myScheme’s process.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Check eligibility — the husband died while in service (not in battle), Haryana resident, has children (maximum 3), children below 20 years of age |
| 2 | Gather documents — death certificate, discharge book, PPO/pension papers, domicile, children’s birth certificates, bank passbook (see the list above) |
| 3 | Register on SARAL — register as a “New User” on saralharyana.gov.in; verify mobile and email with OTP and log in |
| 4 | Find the service and upload the affidavit — search for “Additional Pension” under “Apply for Services”; download the pre-defined Affidavit form/template, fill and sign it, and upload it in “Attach Enclosures” |
| 5 | PPP + OTP + fill and submit — enter the PPP number to fetch family data, verify the name with OTP, fill the form, upload documents, submit |
| 6 | ZSB verification and status — the ZSB will verify the case; check the status on the SARAL status portal with the department name, scheme name and application reference ID |
Note — myScheme does not give the service’s exact name or serial number, so search for “Additional Pension” on the SARAL portal and confirm the service yourself. The SARAL portal did not load from here, so the steps above are taken from myScheme’s listing — check the service name and form on the portal yourself. If you face any difficulty in applying online, visit your District Sainik Board office for help — the ZSB is the office that verifies your case.
Fee, timeline and status check
- Fee: No government fee for the application is stated in any official source — no fee is claimed here; ask on SARAL.
- Timeline: There is no annual last date — you can apply year-round; the real deadline is the Form III certificate every 6 months (June and December).
- Status check: Check on the SARAL status portal with the department name, scheme name and application reference ID; you can also ask at the ZSB office.
- RTS: No Right to Service (RTS) timeline for this service was found in any official source — no number of days has been stated here.
- Disposal time: How many days sanction takes is not stated in any official source — no number of days has been stated here.
How will the money come? — The payment route
After sanction, the additional pension is paid quarterly — the route is as follows:
- Fund (state budget) — the money comes from the Haryana Government’s budget (Sainik & Ardh Sainik Welfare Department), not from the central RMEWF; but no separate budget head for this scheme was found in the budget statement.
- Sanction — the Zila Sainik Board (ZSB) verifies the case; myScheme does not name the sanctioning authority — ask the ZSB.
- Payment — quarterly — the ZSB Secretary pays every 3 months; myScheme says “money order or in cash” — that is an old method; whether it comes to a bank account today is not stated clearly, so ask the ZSB.
- Monthly rate, quarterly payment — the rate is monthly (Rs 100–200 per child), but the money comes together every 3 months — for example, Rs 900 a quarter for 3 children of Other Ranks.
- Form III certificate — a certificate of eligibility in Form III must be given every 6 months (June and December); if a child’s status changes, the widow herself must inform the ZSB.
When will the money come, and why is it delayed?
myScheme does not state how many days after applying the money will come — no number of days has been stated here. But one thing is certain — this additional pension is paid on top of the pension, so the pension must already be running; the most common reasons for delay in sanctioning the additional pension are incomplete documents (especially no proof in the death certificate that the death took place while in service, or missing birth certificates of the children), not finding the service name on SARAL, or not giving the Form III certificate every 6 months. So stay in touch with your ZSB after applying, and do not forget to give the Form III certificate every June and December. Keep checking your application’s status on the SARAL status portal with the reference ID.
Scheme budget and scale
This additional pension runs on the Haryana Government’s budget — but no separate head for it was found in the department’s budget statement. The scale is as follows:
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Budget head | No separate budget head found — the department’s 2024-25 budget statement (as on 18 February 2025) carries no head named “Additional Pension” |
| 2024-25 provision | Not verified — no provision was found, as there is no separate head |
| 2024-25 expenditure | Not verified — no expenditure was found, as there is no separate head |
| Department’s total budget | Rs 14,053.22 lakh (2024-25, gross total) |
| Scale / beneficiary count | Not verified — no official count was found; no figure has been invented in the guide |
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. How much assistance will I get under this scheme?
Rs 100–200 per child per month, by the husband’s rank — Other Ranks Rs 100, JCO Rs 150, Officers Rs 200; maximum 3 children (Rs 300–600 a month). These are the original policy’s rates as listed on myScheme — confirm the current rate in writing at the ZSB.
2. Will this be paid on top of the pension?
Yes. This is an additional amount over and above the pension — not in place of it. It is different from the Widow Pension (Rs 3,200, guide 6019); that is a Social Justice Department scheme and is not paid to family-pension holders.
3. What if my husband died in a war?
Not under this scheme. If the death took place in a war or battle, this scheme does not apply — see the War Widow Assistance (guide 7777, Rs 7,000 a month), which is paid on top of the Government of India family pension.
4. What if my husband died after retirement?
On the policy’s words, no. The definition says “death while in service” — on a death after retirement, this additional pension is not paid; only the ordinary family pension is paid. Confirm in writing at the ZSB.
5. What is the children’s age limit?
20 years. The benefit runs until the child turns 20, marries, gets employed or dies — whichever is earliest. As children age out, the additional pension reduces proportionately.
6. What does a widow with no child get?
A separate scheme — Rs 100 a month flat. Under “Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having No Child”, Rs 100 a month is paid irrespective of rank, until the widow’s death or remarriage.
7. Where do I apply — on SARAL or at the ZSB?
Online on the Antyodaya SARAL portal. Register, log in, search for “Additional Pension” under “Apply for Services”, upload the affidavit, fill the form with the PPP number and OTP, and submit. The ZSB verifies the case.
8. What must I do every 6 months?
Give a certificate of eligibility in Form III to the ZSB Secretary — in the months of June and December. If a child’s status changes (death, turning 20, marriage, employment), the widow herself must inform the ZSB.
9. What happens on remarriage?
myScheme does not state it for this scheme — it is unverified. In the no-child scheme, the benefit stops on remarriage; what happens in the with-children scheme, ask the ZSB.
10. Is this the central 80+ additional pension?
No. Under the central rules (CCS Pension Rules), pensioners get 20%–100% additional pension on the basic pension after age 80 — that is an entirely different central rule. This is a Haryana state per-child top-up, paid on top of the pension according to the children.
Official links and contact
The links below are official sources. The Haryana department’s state policy document (“Additional Pension-Widows having child”) could not be opened from here — its link is not given.
- myScheme — scheme detail: myscheme.gov.in/schemes/apwesmc — “Additional Pension to Widow of Ex-Serviceman having Children” (slug apwesmc); the rate table, eligibility and SARAL process are taken from there
- Sainik Welfare Department, Haryana: sainikwelfareharyana.gov.in — the Rajya Sainik Board’s website; “Additional Pension-Widows having child” is listed in its policy list
- Antyodaya SARAL portal: saralharyana.gov.in — online application; SARAL helpline 0172-3968400
- Rajya Sainik Board headquarters: Sector-12, Panchkula; phone 0172-5210277; email [email protected]
- Related guide — War Widow Assistance Rs 7,000/month: War Widow Assistance | War Widow Daughter Marriage Grant Rs 1 Lakh (KSB): War Widow Daughter Marriage Grant | War Disabled ESM Daughter Marriage Grant Rs 51,000 (State): War Disabled ESM Daughter Marriage Grant | Disabled Ex-Servicemen Assistance Rs 7,000: Disabled Ex-Servicemen Assistance | Ex-Servicemen 60+ Assistance Rs 600: Ex-Servicemen 60 Years Assistance | Haryana Widow Pension Rs 3,200: Widow Pension Scheme | Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun: Vivah Shagun Scheme | Shaheed Samman Rs 1 Crore: Shaheed Samman Scheme | DAYALU: DAYALU Scheme
Disclaimer
This guide was prepared on 9 November 2026 from the official sources available — the myScheme Haryana list (entry #20, pages 1–5) and the myScheme detail (slug apwesmc, short title APWESMC; read via the myScheme API), the Haryana Sainik Welfare Department’s website (policy list and the 2024-25 budget statement, as on 18 February 2025), the Ministry of Defence’s 15 October 2025 KSB enhancement order (for comparison) and the age-based additional pension rule under the central CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 (for comparison). The most important point: the rates of Rs 100/150/200 per child per month are the original policy’s rates as listed on myScheme — no enhancement or revision of these rates was found on searching, but the payment method (“money order or in cash”) is plainly old, so it cannot be said with certainty that the rates are still the same today; the Haryana department’s state policy document (“Additional Pension-Widows having child”) could not be opened from here, so if any separate state-level condition or rate exists, it is not in this guide. The amount, eligibility and process can change — before applying, do get the latest information in writing from your District Sainik Board. Wherever sources differ or information could not be verified (especially the current rate, the effect of remarriage, today’s payment method, the exact document list, the SARAL service name, and the fee and RTS timeline), the guide says so clearly. Viksit Haryana is not an official portal of any government department.
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