Centre Introduces Simplified Pension Application Form for Retiring Employees

The Central Government is introducing a new simplified pension application form, 'Form 6-A', for retiring employees, available through Bhavishya/e-HRMS modules from August 30, 2024. This measure aims to streamline and digitize the entire pension processing system, supporting the Centre's 'maximum governance-minimum government' policy.

The Centre is set to unveil a new simplified pension application form for retiring employees on Friday, according to an official statement.

The Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) announced that 'Form 6-A', released via a notification on July 16, 2024, will be available in Bhavishya/e-HRMS online modules for central government employees retiring from December 2024 onwards.

This new form, which merges nine previous forms/formats, aims to simplify the submission process for employees through a single sign-on and fully digitize the pension processing, ultimately supporting paperless operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)