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Ministry of Railways
Gazette Notification G.S.R. 23(E)
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New Pension Rules 2026
Official Gazette G.S.R. 23(E) Released
Railway Services (Pension) Rules 2026: Official Gazette G.S.R. 23(E) Released – Download Full Text
- Notification No: G.S.R. 23(E)
- Effective Date: Immediate Effect
- Key Change: Consolidates Old 1993 Rules
- Applicability: All Railway Servants
A New Era for Railway Pensioners
The Ministry of Railways has officially notified the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 2026 via Gazette Notification G.S.R. 23(E). This monumental update replaces and consolidates the decades-old Pension Rules of 1993, aligning them with modern pay structures and legal judgments.
📄 What is in G.S.R. 23(E)?
This 239-page document is the “Bible” for Railway Pension.
Key Chapters Covered:
• Qualifying Service: New definitions for counting service.
• Emoluments: Clarification on what “Pay” includes for pension calculation.
• Family Pension: updated rules for unmarried daughters and disabled children.
Why This Matters Now?
For years, Railway employees relied on the 1993 rules which were amended hundreds of times (via RBEs). This 2026 Rulebook is a “Single Source of Truth”. If you are retiring in 2026 or later, your pension will be calculated strictly based on THIS document.
| Old Rule (1993) | New Rule (2026) | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Fragmented RBEs | Consolidated G.S.R. 23(E) | Zero Confusion |
| 7th CPC Patches | Built-in 7th CPC Logic | Faster Processing |
| Manual PPO | Digital-First (HRMS) | Auto-Calculation |
Download the Official Gazette
Every Railway employee (Serving or Retired) must keep a copy of this. It contains the Form 1 to Form 30 needed for pension claims.