Punjab Higher Education Adopts E-Pension System–Official Notification Issued

Punjab Higher Education Department Implements E-Pension System:

The Punjab Higher Education Department has taken a major step toward digital transformation by introducing the E-Pension System for BS-18 and above officers. As per the latest government notification, all pension and family pension cases will now be processed through the HEHR Portal, and hard copy submissions will no longer be accepted.

This move aims to ensure efficiency, transparency, and faster pension approvals for retired employees. The Higher Education Department (HED), Punjab, has also directed all Principals, Deputy Directors, Directors (Colleges), and DPI (Colleges) to immediately process pending pension cases on the HEHR Portal to avoid unnecessary delays.

Government employees and pensioners are advised to familiarize themselves with the E-Pension System and ensure all submissions are made digitally as per the new policy. This change marks a significant step toward digital governance in Punjab, ensuring seamless pension disbursement without unnecessary paperwork. Notification Describes;

MOST URGENT

No SO(Pension)Impl-E-pension/2024
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Lahore dated the 5^th March, 2025

To

1. The DPI (Colleges), Punjab,
   Lahore
2. All the Directors of Education (Colleges).
   Punjab

SUBJECT:             IMPLEMENTATION OF E-PENSION SYSTEM, HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

                              I am directed to refer to the subject noted above and to intimate that all the pension / family pension cases of BS-18 & above will be processed on HEHR Portal and Higher Education Department will not accept any pension / family pension case in hard form in future.

2.                           I am further directed to request you to comply with the directions of the Competent Authority and process all pension/family pension cases that are lying unattended on the login of Principals, Deputy Directors / Directors (Colleges) and DPI (Colleges), Punjab at the earliest. These instructions may be circulated in all field formation in true letter & spirit.

SECTION OFFICER (PENSION)

E-Pension: A Step Towards Digital Transformation in Punjab:

The adoption of the E-Pension System by the Higher Education Department, Punjab, aligns with the government’s vision of paperless and efficient administration. This system will speed up pension approvals, reduce errors, and ensure greater transparency in financial disbursements for retired employees.

🔍 Key Benefits of the E-Pension System:

✅ Faster processing of pension and family pension cases
✅ Elimination of paperwork and manual submissions
✅ Increased efficiency and transparency in pension approvals
✅ Easier tracking of pension applications via the HEHR Portal

All concerned authorities and pension applicants must comply with these new digital guidelines and ensure a smooth transition to the E-Pension System.

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