The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) has designed the Single Pension Application Form 6-A in a way that would bring a modern, simplified pension application process to the retiring Central Government employees. It amalgamates nine older forms into one application form.

Form 6-A: What is It?

Form 6-A is a combined form to streamline the application process for pension and comprises various forms including Forms 6, 8, and others of Central Civil Services (CCS) Pension Rules, 2021. All the retiring employees from November 16, 2024, will be mandated to submit it. Two online portals are accessible, namely Bhavishya and e-HRMS 2.0.

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Form 6-A Key Features:

1. Completely Paperless: It is a paperless form which does not demand any physical submission.

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2. Integrated Data: It has integrated details like pension nominations, family details and options for commutation.

3. Efficiency: It cuts down processing time, hence pension is paid in time post-retirement.

4. Simplified Compliance: All amendments under Rules 53, 57, 58, 59, and 60 of CCS Pension Rules are brought in under.

How to Apply for Form 6-A

Retiring employees can apply online through Bhavishya or e-HRMS 2.0, depending on the department's adoption of these platforms. Here is a step-by-step application process:

1. Access the Platform: For superannuation cases, use the e-HRMS 2.0 portal. For other retirement cases: Use the Bhavishya platform.

2. Personal Details Update: Ensure that all your family details and other essential information are updated before making the application

3. Filling up the Form: Fill Form 6-A with all the compulsorily required sections of pension options and nominations.

4. Submission of Form: The form should be submitted at least six months in advance before the date on which retirement is to be commenced so that there is no delay in receiving the pension.

5. Track Status of Application: Available through the online portal, track the status of your pension application.

Training and Support

The government has also designed an orientation for HoOs (Heads of Office) and Nodal Officers. They will act as bridges in order to have a seamless transition across the ministries and departments.

Benefits of Form 6-A

1. User-Friendly Interface: Designed to be self-explanatory for retiring employees.

2. Reduced Bureaucratic Hurdles: One form simplifies the process of pension to a significant extent.

3. Environmentally Friendly: It encourages a paperless work culture.

4. Payments on Time: Digitisation reduces errors and delays in the system, thereby ensuring pension disbursal in time.

You must ensure that all information about your family is valid in your account before submitting Form 6-A. Submit the form early enough to avoid any postponement of pension payments.

Form 6-A is, in fact, a step toward the betterment of retiring employees' Ease of Living. That's because pension processes get digitized and consolidated to make the entire process more efficient, transparent, and convenient for the stakeholders. In turn, it is the responsibility of the retiring employees to find a smooth transition into the system by learning about this new system and following procedures as updated.