NPS Rules Eased: Govt Subscribers Get Full Withdrawal Up To Rs 8 Lakh, Exit Age 85

• PFRDA eased NPS exit and withdrawal norms for central government employees.
• Full corpus withdrawal limit increased from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 8 lakh for government subscribers.
• New options for corpus Rs 8-12 lakh: up to Rs 6 lakh upfront, rest via SUR or annuity.
• Maximum exit age extended to 85 years, allowing deferral of withdrawal or annuity purchase.
• Partial withdrawal threshold for 100% lumpsum increased to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh.

Why It Matters: NPS rules for government employees are more flexible, allowing higher withdrawals and extended exit age.