Retired employees now must apply for their pension online using the newly introduced Single Pension Application Form 6-A. This was launched by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on November 6, 2024. This process promises a quicker, hassle-free way to claim pensions with a user-friendly online interface.
The new Form 6-A was integrated into the Bhavishya and e-HRMS 2.0 platforms and became available to retired Central Government employees on November 16.
– Shift to Online Mode: Previously, pension applications were submitted in paper form. Now, retirees must apply online for smoother processing.
– Personal details
– Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) account information
– Submission Portal: Pensioners must submit Form 6-A through the Bhavishya or e-HRMS portal.
– Notification: As per the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare notification dated November 11, the entire pension application process for government employees will now be managed online.
The new Single Pension Application Form 6-A simplifies pension applications by consolidating the entire process into a single, fully digital step. From processing the pension to initiating retirement payments, everything is now handled online.
This move eliminates the need for paperwork. It creates a completely paperless pension system. With a user-friendly interface designed specifically for retirees, pensioners can now apply with ease and avoid concerns about missing or incomplete forms.
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