NPS Refunds for Government Employees and Their Beneficiaries

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-25 10:56:17 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-25 17:26:53

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Clarity and support for government employees and their families regarding NPS refunds in case of death or disablement.

The Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DoPPW) issued a new set of guidelines for National Pension System (NPS) refunds, becoming the latest government entity to streamline the process. This move aims to provide further clarity and support for government employees and their beneficiaries. Since the introduction of the NPS in 2004, government employees have had their contributions deducted from their salaries. Previously, benefits were limited to government contributions and returns in the event of death or disability.

Now, under the CCS (Implementation of NPS) Rules, 2021, beneficiaries can receive the deceased's or disabled person's contributions along with returns on those contributions. This mandate clarifies that the government's contributions and returns will go to the government account, while the remaining corpus will be given to the nominee or legal heir. Furthermore, in cases where benefits were granted under CCS rules before 2021, any outstanding government contributions must be refunded, with interest, at the time of exit from the NPS.

This new memorandum is an important step in providing government employees with transparency and support, ensuring that their beneficiaries receive the full benefits they are entitled to in case of unforeseen circumstances.

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