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You can withdraw the EPFO pension amount during necessary circumstances like unemployment for two or more months, medical emergencies and others.
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The government has issued amendment to the scheme of Payment of Railway Pension through PSBs- Authorization of PFA/SCOR for issue of Pension Payment orders(PPOs).
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Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is a voluntary, periodic contribution-based pension system. APY was launched on 9 May 2015 and was implemented from 1 June 2015. The universal social security, assured to Indians, gives guaranteed minimum pension.
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Under this scheme, eligible individuals can get a fixed pension of Rs 3,000 per month after the age of 60 by contributing as little as Rs 55 per month, depending on their age when they join.
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The minimum pension under EPS-95 is Rs 1,000 per month which was fixed in 2014 and has not been hiked ever since.
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EPFO is restoring the earlieroption, allowing some EPF employees to link pension contributions to their full salary instead of the wage ceiling. Who tends to benefit from the higher pension restoration and who doesn't? Explained
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A few petitioners had approached the court and sought the quashing of the orders that rejected their pension claims.
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PFRDA has advised Central Recordkeeping Agencies (CRAs) and Points of Presence (POPs) to align their systems and subscriber onboarding journeys in accordance with the above.
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The National Pension System (NPS) has undergone significant reform, especially in late 2025, with the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) updating exit and withdrawal norms to offer more flexibility to subscribers. These changes aim to balance long-term retirement security with greater access to accumulated pension wealth when needed.
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The proposed framework seeks to address existing regulatory constraints that had limited bank participation till now, said Ministry of Finance in a statement.
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EPS-95 pensioners have been demanding a minimum monthly pension of Rs 7,500. Currently, the minimum EPS-95 pension is Rs 1,000 per month.
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Fact-checking agency PIB has refuted social media claims that the central government has withdrawn post-retirement perks such as DA hikes and Pay Commission revisions for retired employees.
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The issue of raising the limit came up in parliament when the government was questioned whether it plans to raise the EPF limit to Rs 30,000.
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Various stakeholders including trade unions and public representatives have from time to time, raised demands to increase the minimum pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995 from existing Rs 1000 per month.
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Government has asked all banks to provide the pension payment slip to all central civil pensioners and family pensioners after credit of pension/family pension through various available modes including email.
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The 8th Central Pay Commission, a a temporary body, will comprise of one Chairperson --Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai; One Member (Part Time) Prof. Pulak Ghosh and one Member-Secretary --Pankaj Jain.
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APY was launched in 2015 with the objective of creating a universal social security system for all Indians. It is open to all citizens of India between 18 and 40 years of age who have a savings account in a bank or post office.
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The DoP&PW has clarified on the continuation of enhanced family pension at the rate of 75% of the pay last drawn by the deceased Government servant under Category ‘D’ & ‘E’ .
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The Finance Ministry has notified the Resolution on Constitution of the ToR of the 8th Central Pay Commission. The 8th Central Pay Commission will be a temporary body. The Commission will comprise of one Chairperson --Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai; One Member (Part Time) Prof. Pulak Ghosh and one Member-Secretary --Pankaj Jain.
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Here are key reforms under the New Labour Codes and how they impact your take home pay, pension and gratuity.
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The National Council (Staff Side) of the Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM) has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlightingdemands of pensioners inToR of 8th CPC.
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8th Pay Commission Resolution On Pension:The All India Defence Employees' Federation has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman regarding pensioners being left out of the purviewof 8th CPC.
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