The government of Punjab has made important changes to the pension rules for government employees. The new rules were officially announced by the Finance Department and will apply to public sector workers across the province.
Under the updated policy, employees who want to take voluntary retirement must now complete at least 25 years of service. In addition, they must be at least 55 years old.
Retirement will only be approved when both conditions are met, and whichever requirement is completed later will be considered final. This means an employee cannot retire early unless both the service period and age limit are fulfilled.
The rules for forced retirement have also been clarified. Employees who are retired by the government will be eligible for pension benefits only after completing 20 years of qualifying service. This ensures that a minimum service period is met before pension payments are granted.
The government has also tightened the rules regarding pensions in cases involving corruption or misconduct. Employees facing such charges must complete the required qualifying service before becoming eligible for pension benefits. The aim is to prevent misuse of the system and ensure accountability.
Officials say these reforms are designed to improve transparency, fairness, and discipline within the pension system. By setting clearer conditions and stricter guidelines, the government hopes to make the pension process more organized and financially sustainable in the long term.
