8171 BISP Registration | How to check Eligibility Status

Checking Eligibility for Benazir Kafaalat Program

There are two main ways to check if you are eligible for the Benazir Kafaalat program:

1. Using the 8171 Portal:

You can visit the 8171 web portal (8171 web portal) and enter your Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) number.
The portal will then show you your eligibility status for the program.

2. Visiting a BISP Tehsil Office:

If there is no record of your CNIC on the 8171 portal, you can visit the nearest Benazir registration desk located at your local BISP Tehsil Office.
An adult member of your household can apply for a household survey to determine your eligibility.

If you are declared eligible and a beneficiary:

You will receive an SMS notification from 8171 informing you about your eligibility.
Visit the nearest HBL or BAFL Point of Sale (POS) terminal or participating retailer in your tehsil.
Bring your original CNIC for biometric verification to receive your first installment.
Subsequent installments can be withdrawn from ATMs or POS/retailers.

The Benazir Kafaalat program follows a specific process for selecting beneficiaries:

Step 1: Household Eligibility

Your household must fall within the approved cut-off score established by the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) survey to be considered eligible.

Step 2: Beneficiary Selection

Only a married female member of your household with a valid CNIC who has been successfully profiled during the NSER survey will be declared a beneficiary.

Step 3: SMS Notification

If you are chosen as a beneficiary, you will receive an SMS message from 8171 on the mobile number provided during the survey.

Step 4: Receiving Cash Grant

After receiving the SMS notification, visit the nearest POS terminal in your tehsil or district.
Undergo biometric verification to receive your first cash grant.

Step 5: Grievance Redressal

If you encounter any issues, you can register a complaint at your respective BISP Tehsil Office.

Eligibility Checking

Q: How can I check if I am eligible for the Benazir Kafaalat program?
- A: You can check your eligibility in two ways:
  - Using the 8171 Portal: Visit the 8171 web portal (8171 web portal) and enter your CNIC number.
  - Visiting a BISP Tehsil Office: If there's no record on the portal, visit your local BISP office for a household survey (applicable to any adult member).
Q: What if my CNIC shows no record on the 8171 portal?
- A: This doesn't necessarily mean ineligibility. Visit your BISP Tehsil Office for a household survey to determine your household's eligibility.

Receiving Cash Stipend

Q: How will I know if I am selected as a beneficiary?
- A: If chosen, you will receive an SMS notification from 8171 on the mobile number provided during the NSER survey.
Q: How do I receive the cash stipend after being selected?
- A: Visit a participating HBL or BAFL Point of Sale (POS) terminal or retailer in your tehsil with your original CNIC.
- A: Undergo biometric verification to receive your first installment.
- A: Subsequent installments can be withdrawn from ATMs or POS/retailers.

Entering the BISP Kafaalat Program

Q: How does the program select beneficiaries?
- A: The program follows a specific process:
  - Step 1: Household Eligibility: Your household's NSER score must meet the program's cut-off.
  - Step 2: Beneficiary Selection: Only a married female member with a valid CNIC who has been profiled during the NSER survey is considered.
  - Step 3: SMS Notification: Eligible beneficiaries receive an SMS notification.
  - Step 4: Receiving Cash Grant: Visit the nearest POS terminal for biometric verification to receive your first installment.
Q: What happens if I have problems with the program?
- A: Register a complaint at your respective BISP Tehsil Office for grievance redressal.