Clarification on Deletion of Daughter’s Name Under CCS Pension Rules — OM Dated 31 October 2025
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has issued an important clarification through its Office Memorandum dated 31 October 2025 regarding the deletion of a daughter’s name from family details maintained by Central Government pensioners. This update is crucial for all retiring and retired Central Government employees, as it reinforces how family details must be maintained under the CCS Pension Rules.
Background of the Clarification
Earlier, several references were received by the Department seeking clarity on whether the daughter’s name can be deleted from family records after retirement of a Government servant. Since many pensioners regularly update their family details, doubts had arisen about the continuity of a daughter’s name—especially if she is married or financially independent.
To resolve these queries, the latest OM refers back to earlier clarifications issued in October 2024 and October 2022, reaffirming the rules and procedures already laid down.
Family Details Under CCS Pension Rules 2021
As per Rule 50(15) of the CCS Pension Rules, 2021, every Government servant must:
- Provide complete details of their family members in Form 4 at the time of joining service.
- Update these family details again at the time of retirement while submitting pension papers.
The family list must include:
- Spouse
- All children
- Parents
- Disabled siblings
The rule clearly states that all family members must be included whether or not they are eligible for family pension.
Can a Daughter’s Name Be Deleted After Retirement? — Clarification
According to the OM dated 07 October 2022, which is reiterated again in the 2025 clarification:
- A daughter is considered a member of the family once her details are submitted in the prescribed Form 4.
- Her name must remain included in the family details even after the retirement of the Government servant.
- Deletion is not permitted merely because her eligibility status may change.
- Eligibility for family pension will be examined only after the demise of the pensioner or existing family pensioner(s) as per the rules.
This means the daughter’s name remains permanently part of the family records, and pension eligibility decisions are made later based on prevailing rules.
Why This Clarification Matters
This clarification will help:
- Pensioners avoid incorrect modifications to family details
- Departments maintain consistent and accurate family records
- Prevent confusion during processing of family pension claims
Pension sanctioning authorities and dealing staff must follow the rule that no family member’s name—especially a daughter—should be deleted once officially recorded.
Instructions to Ministries and Departments
The OM directs all Ministries, Departments, and subordinate/attached offices to ensure that:
- Personnel handling pension matters are fully aware of these provisions
- Family records are maintained strictly as per CCS Pension Rules
- The guidance is implemented uniformly across all offices