Punjab Civil Servants Death Assistance Package 2025 Updated Notification

Follow YourSiteName on Google News & scroll through your favourite content faster!

The Punjab Government has revised important financial support rules for families of civil servants who pass away during service. This new update explains how families can receive lump-sum grants, monthly support, pension benefits, education support, and many other facilities. The purpose is to ensure that every government employee’s family receives full financial security.

The Punjab Civil Servants Death Assistance Package 2025 Updated Notification is widely searched in Pakistan because employees want clear and simple information about financial assistance, benevolent fund rules, pension benefits, and government support packages. This article explains all benefits in easy English so every employee can understand their rights.

Punjab Civil Servants Death Assistance Package 2025 Updated Notification

Topic	Details
Department	Government of the Punjab, Finance Department
Notification Date	15 August 2017
Effective From	22 February 2017
Main Support	Death Grant, Pension, Salary, Education, Accommodation, Job under 17-A
Beneficiaries	Family of deceased civil servant
Pay Scale Basis	BPS 1 to BPS 20+
Purpose	Full financial support for the family

Official Schedule According to Notification (English Text Same to Same)

Below is the required English text copied exactly as provided:

SUBJECT: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE FAMILY OF A CIVIL SERVANT WHO DIES WHILE IN SERVICE.

In continuation to this Department’s letter bearing same number dated 13th November, 2014 on the subject, I am directed to state that the Competent Authority, i.e. Chief Minister, Punjab has been pleased to approve financial assistance package for families of civil servants who die while in service.

It shall be applicable w.e.f. 22.02.2017. The details of the said package are as under:

1. LUMP-SUM GRANT:

BASIC PAY SCALE	EXISTING RATES (Rs. in million)	REVISED RATES (Rs. in million)
1–4	0.40	1.60
5–10	0.60	1.90
11–15	0.80	2.20
16–17	1.00	2.50
18–19	1.60	3.40
20 & above	2.00	4.00

“For this purpose, the pay scale means in which a civil servant was drawing his/her pay.”

The notification also includes:

• Salary continuation until superannuation
• Family pension after retirement date
• Retention of Government accommodation
• Education scholarship for up to 3 children
• Appointment of widow/child under Rule 17-A
• Marriage grant as per Benevolent Fund rules
• Free health facilities
• Nomination of a Counselor officer
• G.P. Fund payment under rules
• Monthly Benevolent Grant
• Group Insurance benefits

Financial Support for Government Employees’ Families in Punjab

This package provides strong financial security for the family of any civil servant who passes away. The revised grant rates offer higher support than before, especially for employees in higher pay scales. This update ensures long-term protection for dependents.

Benefits Under Punjab Benevolent Fund and Finance Rules

These benefits cover almost every need, including education, employment, health, pension, and monthly grants. The government has made the procedure easier with a simple two-page pension form under the Direct Credit Scheme (DCS). Families no longer face delays in receiving assistance.

Conclusion

This notification is an important update for all Punjab Government employees. It provides complete financial protection to the family of any civil servant who dies during service. With increased grant amounts, continuous salary, pension benefits, and multiple support schemes, the government aims to ensure that no family suffers financial hardship.

FAQs

1. From which date this assistance package is effective?
   It is effective from 22 February 2017.
2. Who can receive this financial assistance?
   The family of a civil servant who dies during service.
3. How much is the new revised death grant?
   Revised rates range from Rs. 1.60 million to Rs. 4 million based on pay scale.
4. Will the family receive salary?
   Yes, salary continues till the retirement date of the deceased.
5. Can a family member get a job?
   Yes, one child or widow can get a job under Rule 17-A.