The central government has updated the pension rules for families of deceased government employees.
Under the new rule, both parents must submit a life certificate every year if they want to continue receiving 75% of the family pension.
This change was introduced by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare to make sure the pension is distributed correctly and at the right rate.
Why the Change Was Needed
Earlier, parents receiving a higher pension rate were not required to provide life certificates.
This created confusion and led to some cases where the 75% pension continued even after one parent had passed away.
According to the rules, when one parent is no longer alive, the pension amount should automatically reduce to 60%.
However, because the government had no way to verify this, it often led to overpayments.
Now, to prevent such issues, both parents must submit separate life certificates each year.
This helps the department verify who is alive and adjust the pension accordingly.
Important Details You Should Know
As per Rule 12, Sub-rule 5 of the CCS EOP Rules 2023, if a deceased government employee has no spouse or children, the parents are entitled to receive the pension.
If both parents are alive: They get 75% of the pension.
If one parent is alive: The amount reduces to 60%.
Other income: It does not affect pension eligibility.
From now on, life certificates must be submitted every November.
If one parent passes away, the next year only one certificate will be required, and the pension will be adjusted to 60%.
Any extra amount paid by mistake can be recovered by the government.
Deadline and Easy Submission Options
The last date to submit your life certificate is November 30.
If not submitted on time, the pension will stop from December, but it can be resumed later once the certificate is given.
Submitting the certificate is simple:
Download the Jeevan Pramaan app and link it to Aadhaar.
Use facial recognition or fingerprints for verification.
You can also visit a bank or post office, or request home service for senior citizens.
So, if someone in your family is receiving a pension, make sure both parents submit their certificates on time.
This ensures they continue receiving their full 75% pension without interruption — and helps the government ensure the right people receive their due benefits.
