Additional Pension above 80 years of age for all Pensioners / Family Pensioners

The Government of India provides additional pension benefits to pensioners and family pensioners as they age, recognizing the increased financial needs, especially related to health, that come with advanced age. The additional pension is granted based on the age of the pensioner or family pensioner and is structured as follows:

Additional Pension Structure​

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

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

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

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

100 years or more: 100% of the basic pension/family pension

These increments are part of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, and apply to Central Government pensioners, including civilian government servants in the Defence Services, appointed on or before December 31, 2003.

Implementation Details​

1. The additional pension is payable from the first day of the calendar month in which the pensioner attains the specified age.
2. If the exact date of birth is available in the Pension Payment Order (PPO) or pensioner's records, the additional pension is admitted directly by the Pension Disbursing Agency (PDA).
3. In cases where the date of birth is not available but the age is known, the additional pension is admitted from January of the following year.
4. If neither the date of birth nor the age is available in the records, the pensioner must provide age proof, such as a passport, driving license, or voter ID card, to receive the additional pension provisionally for six months until the records are updated.

This structured increase in pension ensures that the financial needs of elderly pensioners are better met as they advance in age, providing them with additional support during their later years.