EPS 2026: Higher pension option removal may reduce retiree benefits

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New pension scheme EPS 2026 removes higher pension options, raising concerns for retirees. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's approved EPS 2026, effective April 1, 2026, eliminates the higher pension option and introduces statutory backing for pro rata calculation. This change may reduce retirement benefits for those who previously opted for higher pensions, despite Supreme Court rulings.


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