Addition of some new pension categories under OPS – CPAO OM dated 16.04.2024
Addition of some new pension categories under OPS – Central Pension Accounting Office OM dated 16.04.2024
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE
TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE,
NEW DELHI-110066
CPAO/IT&Tech/e-SSA(CPAO) /112 /e-6462 /2024-25/22
Dated –16.04.2024
Office Memorandum
Sub: Addition of some new pension categories under OPS- reg.
The undersigned is directed to convey the approval of competent authority and to say that the following four categories of pension have been created in CPAO system –
| Sl. No. | Category Name | Category Code |
| 1. | Compulsory Retirement Case | Q |
| 2. | Invalid Pension Case | I |
| 3. | Compassionate Allowance Case | R |
| 4. | Absorption Pension Case (Pro rata Pension) | P |
The categories mentioned above have been made live in CPAO. The banks need to process pension cases of these categories on receipt of the same.
In view of above, Heads of CPPCs/GBDs of all Authorized Banks are hereby directed to upgrade/update their system in order to consume new formats of SSA/e-SSAs for above mentioned categories. The xml/pdf files along with technical documents for incorporation of the same is already shared via e-mail on 10.04.2024 to all the concerned.
In case of any technical advice, Sh. Dhiraj Kumar (Scientific Officer- SB, CPAO) at [email protected] may be contacted.
This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
(Ajay Chaudhary)
Sr. Accounts Officer (IT & Tech)
To,
1. Heads of CPPCs of All Authorized Banks (as per list)
2. Heads of GBD of All Authorized Banks (as per list)
Copy to:
1. PS to CC (P)
2. PA toCA
3. Sr. TD, NIC (CPAO)
4. PA to Dy. CA
Source: CPAO

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