The Economic Times

100% family pension and NPS-related benefits: Know who is eligible to get extraordinary pension benefits in Railways

The railway employees' new pension guidelines have been announced, slated for implementation in 2026. These provisions classify both death and disability incidents into four specific categories. Notably, Categories B and D are set to receive enhanced pension benefits under this framework. Additionally, the family pension rates differ considerably according to the deceased employee's category, with added protections against any delays in payments and supplementary allowances for caregivers.