Monthly EPS pension you can get under EPS 2026
The central government has rolled out the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 2026. The new scheme that comes under the Code on Social Security, 2020, and replaces two important schemes- EPS-1995 and Employees’ Family Pension Scheme, 1971. While the key purpose of the new scheme is to provide a monthly pension to its subscribers on completion of at least 10 years of service, the big question is- has it changed the way monthly EPS pension will be calculated? Will employees get a higher pension under the new scheme if they have completed 10-25 years of service?
Will EPS pension be calculated at different wage ceiling in the EPS 2026 scheme?
No! The EPS pension will be calculated at a wage ceiling of Rs 15,000 if you have not taken approval and contributed of EPS on a higher basic salary. Most of the EPF members go for EPS contribution only up to wage ceiling despite a higher basic salary. It means even if your basic salary and dearness allowance (DA) is Rs 25,000, your pensionable salary for EPS pension calculation will be considered as Rs 15,000.
Every EPS subscriber is assured of a minimum monthly pension Rs 1,000 even if their calculated pension as per their basic pay and service years is less than Rs 1,000.
These conditions remain the same under the EPS 2026 scheme as well.
The EPS pension amount is calculated as per a formula.
Has EPS pension calculation formula changed under the EPS 2026 scheme?
No! As per the EPS 2026 scheme notification, the pension calculation formula remains the same.
The EPS pension formula is-
Monthly EPS pension = (Pensionable salary × pensionable service) ÷ 70
Pensionable salary will continue to be the average monthly salary drawn during the last 60 months before exiting the pension fund.
What can be your estimated monthly EPS pension on completion of 10-25 years of service?
Let’s calculate the estimated monthly EPS pension at basic salaries of Rs 10,000-15,000 and 10-25 service years.
Will EPS pension be calculated at different wage ceiling in the EPS 2026 scheme?
No! The EPS pension will be calculated at a wage ceiling of Rs 15,000 if you have not taken approval and contributed of EPS on a higher basic salary. Most of the EPF members go for EPS contribution only up to wage ceiling despite a higher basic salary. It means even if your basic salary and dearness allowance (DA) is Rs 25,000, your pensionable salary for EPS pension calculation will be considered as Rs 15,000.
Every EPS subscriber is assured of a minimum monthly pension Rs 1,000 even if their calculated pension as per their basic pay and service years is less than Rs 1,000.
These conditions remain the same under the EPS 2026 scheme as well.
The EPS pension amount is calculated as per a formula.
Has EPS pension calculation formula changed under the EPS 2026 scheme?
No! As per the EPS 2026 scheme notification, the pension calculation formula remains the same.
The EPS pension formula is-
Monthly EPS pension = (Pensionable salary × pensionable service) ÷ 70
Pensionable salary will continue to be the average monthly salary drawn during the last 60 months before exiting the pension fund.
What can be your estimated monthly EPS pension on completion of 10-25 years of service?
Let’s calculate the estimated monthly EPS pension at basic salaries of Rs 10,000-15,000 and 10-25 service years.
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