Pensioners Should Know this Important Government Rule, Otherwise They Will Regret It

Pension Rules 2026: Family pension is usually given to the husband, wife, or children. However, the government has now amended the rules to strengthen the rights of daughters. Recently, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare amended the provisions related to the Life Certificate and issued instructions to clearly implement the family pension rules.

Pension Rights for Daughters

According to the new rules, a government employee’s daughter will now continue to receive a family pension even if she is married, divorced, or widowed. Previously, a daughter’s pension was discontinued upon marriage, but this will no longer be the case. Unmarried, widowed, and divorced daughters will receive the family pension for life. This provision is applicable under the Central Civil Services Pension Rules 2021.

Who receives the pension after death?

If a government employee passes away, the spouse is the first to receive the family pension. If both are not alive, the son can receive a pension until a certain age, and the daughter (if unmarried, widowed, or divorced) can receive a lifelong pension. If there are no children, other eligible family members may be entitled to the pension as per the rules.

How is the pension amount determined?

If an employee dies while in service, the family receives a pension of 50% of their last salary. However, if the death occurs after retirement, the family pension is fixed at 30% of their last salary. A significant new change is that even if the daughter is still employed, her right to a family pension will not be lost.

Updating the Nomination Form is Necessary

The government has also clarified that employees must include their daughter’s name in their nomination form. Previously, in many cases, only the wife’s or son’s name was included, which made it difficult for daughters to receive the pension. Now, by updating the documents correctly, daughters’ rights will be fully protected.