No Withdrawal of Retired Govt Employee Benefits, PIB Fact Check Confirms

• A WhatsApp message falsely claimed the Central Government withdrew post-retirement benefits for retired employees.
• PIB Fact Check debunked this claim as 'fake'; benefits like DA hikes and pay revisions remain intact for retired government employees.
• The actual amendment to Rule 37 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, concerns forfeiture of retirement benefits for absorbed PSU employees dismissed for misconduct.
• The 8th Pay Commission is constituted to review central government staff and pensioner benefits, likely effective January 1, 2026.

Why It Matters: Your government retirement benefits remain secure, despite false claims.