EPFO Higher Pension Scheme: If you also want to get higher pension, then you have only time left for today. EPFO has issued a circular regarding this.
Pension News Update: There is important news for millions of pensioners. If you also want to get higher pension, then you have only time left for today. EPFO has issued a circular regarding this. Earlier, the last date to choose it was June 26, but later the government had extended it till July 11, that is, today is the last day for you to take advantage of it. After this, you will not be able to select the option of higher pension.
Many facilities are available from the government
Many types of facilities are provided to the job professionals and employees by the Central and State Government across the country. Now you are getting a chance to choose Higher Pension from EPFO. If you do not select this option today, then you will not be able to take advantage of it.
Who can apply?
If you want to increase the contribution in your EPS by taking advantage of the Higher Pension Scheme, then July 11 is the last date to apply for it. Let us tell you that if you have become a member of Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) on September 1, 2014, then only you can apply for this scheme.
What is the advantage of higher pension?
If you also select the option of higher pension, then the amount you will get after retirement will decrease, but the amount of pension you will get every month will increase. Many experts believe that this pension scheme has both advantages and disadvantages. It is believed that if only a few years are left in your job, then you should focus on the lump sum amount. Apart from this, if there are still many years in the job, then you can select the option of higher pension.
How to apply for higher pension-
>> For higher pension, first of all one has to go to the e-seva portal.
>> After that click on Pension on Higher Salary.
>> Now you will reach the new page where you will see 2 options.
>> Those who retire before September 1, 2014 will have to choose the first option.
>> Apart from this, if you are still doing the job, then you have to select the second option.
>> Details like UAN, name, date of birth, Aadhaar, mobile have to be filled.
>> Now OTP will come on your Aadhaar linked mobile number, it has to be entered.
