BISP NSER Verification Phase 3 – Everything You Need to Know

BISP NSER Verification Phase 3 Complete Guide:The Government of Pakistan has officially launched Phase 3 of the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) verification under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) starting August 31, 2025.

This new phase has been specially introduced to give another chance to families who were previously declared ineligible, missed their survey, or were left out due to outdated information. Under this program, eligible women from low-income households will be entitled to receive quarterly financial assistance of PKR 13,500, once their NSER survey is successfully completed.

In addition, the government has also extended the deadline for the Honhaar Scholarship, giving nearly 5,000 more students an opportunity to benefit from the scheme.

BISP NSER Verification Phase 3 Complete Guide

Phase 3 is a final opportunity for those households who could not benefit in earlier rounds due to missing documents, incomplete surveys, invalid CNICs, or old family data. It mainly targets female-headed households, widows, divorced women, persons with disabilities, and families living in extreme poverty.

By completing or updating their survey, many families will now have a fair chance to qualify for much-needed support.

Quick Summary at a Glance

Who Can Apply? – Eligibility Criteria

To qualify under NSER Phase 3, applicants must:

• Have a poverty score of 32 or below according to NSER data.

• Possess a valid CNIC verified by NADRA.

• Ensure no family member is a government employee or pension holder.

• Not own major assets such as cars, agricultural land, or large businesses.

• Have no international travel history, except for Hajj or Umrah.

• Give preference to widows, divorced women, female-headed households, and disabled persons.

• Complete or update their NSER survey after 2022.

How to Complete or Update the NSER Survey

1. Visit your nearest BISP Tehsil Office.

2. Carry the following documents:

   • Original CNIC

   • B-Form of children (if applicable)

   • Recent utility bill or rental agreement

3. Participate in the household survey interview and provide accurate details about income and family size.

4. Complete biometric verification for confirmation.

Once your data is verified, eligibility will be assessed and financial support will be processed.

Where and How to Collect Payments

Beneficiaries who qualify can collect their quarterly payments through:

• Bank ATMs (HBL, Bank Alfalah using BISP card)

• Bank branches (on showing CNIC and BISP card)

• Retail outlets (JazzCash, EasyPaisa, HBL Konnect after biometric verification)

• BISP campsites (payment tokens issued after verification)

How to Check Eligibility & Payment Status

Online:

• Visit 8171.bisp.gov.pk

• Enter your CNIC number to check registration or payment status.

By SMS:

• Send your CNIC to 8171

• Get instant confirmation about your eligibility and payment status.

Important Things to Remember

• If your NSER survey was last updated before 2022, you must renew it.

• Regularly check your status online or via SMS.

• Do not share your CNIC or personal details with unauthorized people.

• Eligible families can also apply for Taleemi Wazaif (education stipends) and Nashonuma Program (nutrition support for mothers and children).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: My NSER survey was done in 2021. Do I need to update it?
Yes, all surveys conducted before 2022 must be updated to qualify for Phase 3.

Q2: Is biometric verification compulsory?
Yes, biometric verification is required both at the survey stage and while receiving payments.

Q3: What if I was declared ineligible earlier?
You can visit the nearest BISP Tehsil Office, complete the new survey with updated information, and you may become eligible this time.