Who is eligible for pension? Any member of the EPS,1995 becomes eligible for pension on attaining the age of 58 years with 10 years of eligible service. A member, if not in employment, can also opt for reduced pension, if he/she attains the age of 50 years with 10 years of eligible service.
Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is a form of permanent residency available to people of Indian origin which allows them to live and work in India indefinitely.
Embassy will attest the PoA for such categories of applicants only after those are apostilled. However, there is no need for PoA to be apostilled for OCI/PIO card holders. Such applicants may follow the same procedure for Indian nationals and enclose a notarized copy of OCI/PIO while applying.
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) can register for the NPS to build a secure retirement fund in India. It offers tax benefits, diversified investment options, and a reliable pension scheme for their future financial needs.
The amount of pension of a pensioner who has become non-resident may be credited to the said account after ensuring the personal identification and other requirements as stipulated under the Scheme (Para 12).
NPS is governed by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). NPS is now made available for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
In India, NRIs can opt for annuity plans offered by various insurance. These plans provide a regular income stream for a specified period or the lifetime of the policyholder. NRIs can choose from a range of options, such as immediate or deferred annuities, based on their financial goals and preferences.
The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) was established by legislation in 1931, and today is the nation's largest public pension fund. The system provides defined benefit (DB) retirement and health benefit services to more than 1.6 million people and 3,064 school and public employers.
The San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA) is an independent, defined benefit pension plan providing retirement, disability, and death benefits on behalf of approximately 50,000 members and beneficiaries.
Most members (76%) belong to the state systems: the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS), and the University of California pension system.