Superannuation Pension
This is granted to a Government Servant who retires on attaining the age of Superannuation.
(Rule 33 & 42 of the AP RPR Rules, 1980)
Retiring Pension
This is granted to a Government Servant who retires on completion of 33 years of service, or is retired,
in advance of the age of Superannuation in accordance with Rule 43 & 44 of the AP Revised Pension Rules 1980.
(Rule 34 of the AP RPR Rules, 1980)
Pension on Absorption
Granted on a pro-rata basis to a Government servant who is permitted to be absorbed after completing 10 years
of qualifying service in a corporation or company wholly or substantially owned by the Government.
No Family Pension is payable. (Rule 35 of the AP RPR Rules, 1980)
Invalid Pension
Granted to a Government servant who is declared permanently incapacitated for further service
by the appropriate medical authority. (Rule 37 of the AP Revised Pension Rules 1980)
Compensation Pension
Granted to a Government servant whose permanent post has been abolished.
(Rule 38 subject to Rule 45 of the AP Revised Pension Rules 1980)
Compulsory Retirement Pension
A Government Servant compulsorily retired as a penalty may be granted pension or gratuity
at a rate not less than 2/3rd and not more than full compensation pension admissible on that date.
(Rule 39 of the AP RPR Rules, 1980)
Compassionate Allowance
A Government servant dismissed or removed from service forfeits pension and gratuity.
However, if the case deserves special consideration, a compassionate allowance up to 2/3rd of admissible
pension/gratuity may be sanctioned. (Rule 40 of AP RPR Rules, 1980)
Retirement on Completion of 20 Years of Service
A Government Servant may voluntarily retire after completing 20 years of qualifying service,
subject to certain conditions. (Rule 43 of AP RPR Rules, 1980)
Retirement on Completion of 33 Years of Service
After completing 33 years of qualifying service and before attaining 58 years,
a Government Servant may retire or be retired in public interest.
(Rule 44 of AP RPR Rules, 1980)
Family Pension (Rule 50)
Family Pension is payable to the family of a Government servant who dies while in service or after retirement.
Family Includes:
Category – I
- Wife / Husband
- Sons / unmarried daughters (including widowed/divorced daughters) up to age 25 or till marriage or earning
- Sons/daughters with permanent disabilities (lifelong pension)
Category – II
- Unmarried / widowed / divorced daughters
- Dependent parents (when no spouse or children are available)
Except widow/widower, eligibility is subject to income ceiling of ₹3350 per month.
Family pension is normally payable to only one person at a time.
No nomination facility is available for Family Pension.
Disabled Children
If a son or daughter is mentally/physically disabled and unable to earn,
family pension is payable for life under certain conditions.
Calculation of Family Pension
Enhanced Rate – 50% of last drawn emoluments (restricted to pension admissible).
Payable for 7 years or till deceased would have attained age 65 (minimum 7 years service required).
Normal Rate – 30% of last drawn emoluments.
Rounded off to next rupee.
Anticipatory Pension (Rule 51)
When pension cannot start on due date, the Head of Office may sanction anticipatory pension.
It is later adjusted fully from the final pension sanctioned.
Provisional Pension
Payable to employees:
- Who are under suspension
- Against whom departmental/judicial proceedings are pending
Minimum: 75% of admissible pension
Maximum: Not more than the maximum admissible pension
Adjusted against final pension; no recovery if final pension is less.
