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Andhra Pradesh Restores Higher Pension Rates for Seniors Aged 70 and 75
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Moneycontrol•23-09-2026, 15:18
Andhra Pradesh Restores Higher Pension Rates for Seniors Aged 70 and 75
- •The Andhra Pradesh government has restored higher rates of Additional Quantum of Pension and Family Pension for eligible pensioners aged 70 and 75.
- •Pensioners aged 70 will now receive 10% of basic pension (up from 7%), and those aged 75 will receive 15% (up from 12%).
- •This decision was notified through G.O.Ms.No.126 dated September 22, 2026, by the Finance Department, partially modifying earlier provisions.
- •The change follows requests from the Andhra Pradesh Pensioners' Associations, Amaravati, to revise the rates.
- •The revised rates will take effect from the December 2026 pension, payable on January 1, 2027.
Key Questions Answered
The Andhra Pradesh government increased the additional quantum of pension from 7 percent to 10 percent for pensioners reaching 70 years of age, and from 12 percent to 15 percent for those turning 75.
The revised higher rates for pensioners aged 70 and 75 will take effect starting from the December 2026 pension, which is payable on January 1, 2027.
The decision to restore the higher rates of additional pension and family pension was notified via G.O.Ms.No.126, which was issued by the Finance Department on September 22, 2026.
