The central government has once again brought good news for its retired employees. A fresh notification has been released that allows extra pension benefits for retired central government employees once they reach a certain age. This extra pension will be given under the 7th Pay Commission. The decision has been welcomed with joy among lakhs of pensioners waiting for positive updates related to the 8th Pay Commission.
Extra Pension Starts at Age 80
As per the new rule, any retired central government pensioner who turns 80 years old will begin receiving additional pension from the first day of the month in which they reach that age. This is over and above their existing monthly pension.
Under the Ministry of Personnel, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has formally issued this notification. The extra pension will be treated as a compassionate benefit, meant to support senior pensioners as they grow older.
How Much More Pension You Will Receive?
This is how the increase in pension will be awarded according to age:
80 to 85 years: 20% extra of the basic pension
85 to 90 years: 30% more
90 to 95 years: 40% more
95 to 100 years: 50% more
100 years and older: 100% more
For example, if a pensioner is getting ₹20,000 as a basic monthly pension and crosses 80 years of age, she will start getting ₹24,000- i.e., ₹4,000 extra a month.
Increase in Benefits with Age
The system has been designed so that with every 5-year jump above 80 years, the quantum of the pension will again increase. Once a pensioner crosses 100 years, the extra pension will equal her basic pension, and she will double her monthly salary.
This step provides the veteran old people who have served the nation for many decades with a comfortable life in their advanced age.
Which Rule Governs This Pension Allowance?
The additional pension allowance shall be granted under:
Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021: Rule 44(6)
Old pensioners covered under CCS Pension Rules, 1972 will be given this allowance under Rule 49(2-A) as a compassionate allowance
The government has instructed all the departments to initiate these changes at once.
This additional pension allowance is a huge relief for retired central government employees and their families. In increasing medical requirements and inflation, this move at the right time will be much appreciated relief. Although India holds its breath for the 8th Pay Commission, this is a welcome move that reflects the government’s concern for its elderly citizens.