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Consider the following pensions under the Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026 (notified on 29 June 2026): Superannuation pension, for a member who retires on reaching the age of superannuation after at…

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Consider the following pensions under the Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026 (notified on 29 June 2026):

  1. Superannuation pension, for a member who retires on reaching the age of superannuation after at least ten years of eligible service.
  2. Orphan pension, for the eligible children of a deceased member who is not survived by a spouse.
  3. Early pension, for a member who leaves employment before the age of superannuation with less than ten years of eligible service.

Which of these does the Scheme provide on the terms stated?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 3 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1 and 2 only

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - 1 and 2 only

Under the Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026, superannuation pension, and early pension before the age of superannuation, need at least ten years of eligible service, so the third statement is wrong. Orphan pension is provided to eligible children where the deceased member leaves no surviving spouse. A member who exits with less than ten years of eligible service gets a withdrawal benefit or a scheme certificate instead.

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