Punjab Government Withdraws Earlier Re-Employment Pension Restriction
The Government of Punjab Finance Department has issued an important notification regarding pension in cases of re-employment/appointment after retirement.
According to Notification No. FD.SR-III-4-82/2025, dated 04 February 2026, the Finance Department has formally withdrawn its earlier letter No. FD.SR-III-4-82/2025 dated 01 July 2025 with immediate effect from the date of its original issuance.
Key Highlights
✅ The decision has been taken pursuant to the approval of the Provincial Cabinet.
✅ The Finance Department's letter dated 01.07.2025 concerning pension in cases of re-employment or appointment after retirement stands withdrawn.
✅ The withdrawal is effective retrospectively from 01 July 2025.
✅ The notification has been circulated to all Administrative Secretaries, Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Heads of Attached Departments, District & Sessions Judges, Lahore High Court, Punjab Public Service Commission, Treasury Offices, and other relevant authorities.
What Does This Mean?
The withdrawal of the earlier instruction means that the policy position regarding pension entitlement for retired government employees who are re-employed or appointed after retirement will no longer be governed by the withdrawn letter dated 01 July 2025. Departments and offices across Punjab are expected to act in accordance with the revised position following this Cabinet-approved decision.
Official Details
Issuing Authority: Finance Department, Government of the Punjab
Notification Date: 04 February 2026
Subject: Pension in Case of Re-Employment / Appointment After Retirement
Signed By: Khalid Mahmood, Additional Finance Secretary (Regulations)
This development is expected to provide clarity and relief to retired government employees serving in re-employed capacities across Punjab.
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