Contributory Social Security Scheme
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Contributory Social Security Scheme (CSSS) is a government programme run in Jammu and Kashmir to provide social security protection to marginal workers and informal sector workers. Under this scheme, beneficiaries contribute regularly towards their own social security fund. The money collected is deposited into individual bank accounts and can be used for pension or insurance benefits after the contribution period ends.
What You Get
- Regular pension income after completion of contribution period
- Life insurance coverage for beneficiaries
- Bank account opened in beneficiary's name
- Choice of 5-year or 10-year contribution plans
- Financial security for marginal and informal workers
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Jammu and Kashmir residents only
- Marginal workers and informal sector workers
- Workers without regular formal employment
- Must be able to make regular contributions
- Resident of Jammu and Kashmir state
- Must have a valid bank account or willingness to open one
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Bank Passbook
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Address Proof
- 5. Employment Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Category
- Financial
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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