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FAQ for Central Government Employees and Pensioners – Pension Policy

Pension is growing with the help of Dearness Relief and as per recommendations of pay commissions. And also attaining the age of 80 years and above.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
(Central Civil Services)

PENSION POLICY

Is any ready reckoner available for revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners by notional pay fixation method?

A Concordance Table for fixation of notional pay of pension/ family pension of employee who retired/ died in various grades of Vth/ VIth CPC period has been prepared and circulated on 06.07.2017. These Concordance Tables are available on the website of this Department, i.e. https://doppw.gov.in/ and https://pensionersportal.gov.in

Is there any online calculator available for fixation/ revision of pension?

A calculator for calculation/ revision of pension/ gratuity is available on the website of this Department, i.e. https://doppw.gov.in/ and https://pensionersportal.gov.in/

What is the amount of minimum and maximum pension after Seventh CPC?

The pension shall not be less than Rs.9000/- (excluding the element of additional pension to old pensioners) and shall not be more than 50% of the highest pay in Government i.e Rs 1,25,000/- w.e.f. 01.01.2016.

From where can we download the pension /nomination Forms ?

All forms are available at the website of Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare.

When can a Government servant apply for voluntary retirement?

Under Rule 48, a Government servant can apply for voluntary retirement after completion of 30 years of qualifying service. Under Rule 48-A, he can apply for voluntary retirement after completion of qualifying service of 20 years. Under FR 56 (k) he can apply for voluntary retirement an attaining the age of 50 years (for Gr. A & B) and 55 years (in other cases).

Whether older pensioners will get higher rate of pension?

Yes, from 1.1.2006, the quantum of pension/family pension available to old pensioners/family pensioners has been increased as follows:- O.M.No. 38/37/08- P&PW(A) dated 2.9.2008 .

Age of pensioner/family pensioner Additional quantum of pension

From 80 years to less than 85 years 20% of revised basic pension/family pension

From 85 years to less than 90 years 30% of revised basic pension/family pension

From 90 years to less than 95 years 40% of revised basic pension/family pension

From 95 years to less than 100 years 50% of revised basic pension/family pension

100 years or more 100% of revised basic pension/family pension

Is additional pension admissible to old family pensioners also?

Yes, the rates related to additional pension as applicable in the case of old pensioners hold good for family pensioners, as well.

Whether the provision of added years in qualifying service for computation of pension is still in force?

The benefit of added years of qualifying service for computation of pension/related benefits has been withdrawn w.e.f. 01.01.2006.

Whether the provision of added years in qualifying service has been withdrawn for calculating gratuity also?

Yes, w.e.f. 01.01.2006.

Whether the additional pension/family pension available to old pensioners would be payable from the date of attaining age of 80 years or above or from the first day of the month in which the date of birth falls?

The additional quantum of pension/family pension, on attaining the age of 80 years and above, would be admissible from the 1st day of month in which his date of birth falls.

For example, if a pensioner/family pensioner completes age of 80 years in the month of August, 2008, he will be entitled to additional pension/family pension w.e.f. 1.8.2008.

Those pensioners/family pensioners whose date of birth is 1st August, will also be entitled to additional pension/family pension w.e.f. 1.8.2008 on attaining the age of 80 years and above.

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