EOBI Pension Increase 2026
As of 2 November 2026, the EOBI minimum pension is Rs 11,500 per month. This rate applies from 1 January 2025. No new increase has been notified for 2026. The 2026-27 federal budget did not change EOBI pension.
Current EOBI pension
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Minimum pension | Rs 11,500 per month |
| Effective from | 1 January 2025 |
| Formula pensions | Raised by 15% from 1 January 2025 |
| 2026 increase | None notified as of 2 November 2026 |
The eobi.gov.pk pension page still shows Rs 10,000. That figure is out of date.
The last official increase
- The Federal Cabinet approved the rise in August 2025 (reported by Dawn on 31 August 2025).
- Minimum pension went from Rs 10,000 to Rs 11,500.
- Pensions above the minimum rose by 15%.
- It applied from 1 January 2025. Arrears were due with the September 2025 payment.
2026 updates
| Date | Update |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | Federal Constitutional Court: 14.5 years of service counts as 15 years for pension. |
| June 2026 | Centre for Labour Research published a draft EOBI Bill 2026 to replace the 1976 Act. It is not law. |
| June 2026 | Federal budget 2026-27: no change to EOBI pension. |
| August 2026 | EOBI said any rise depends on the Pension Fund and an actuarial assessment. |
Minimum pension over time
| From | Minimum pension |
|---|---|
| 1 July 2008 | Rs 2,000 |
| Before 2025 | Rs 10,000 |
| 1 January 2025 | Rs 11,500 |
What to expect in 2027
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Increase review | The law allows a review within 3 years of the last increase (1 January 2025), so by the end of 2027. |
| Actuarial valuation | Approved by the EOBI Board on 28 July 2026. It is the legal step before any increase (Section 21). |
| Minister’s direction | In August 2026 the minister asked EOBI to place the increase before its Board of Trustees. |
| Fund position | The 12th valuation projects the fund to peak at Rs 629.1 billion in 2028-29. |
| Pensioners | 436,175 pensioners in 2024-25. Pension paid that year: Rs 59.5 billion. |
No 2027 amount has been announced. We will update this page the day an official decision comes.
Beware of fake increase news
- Many websites claim a 2026 increase or a Rs 20,000 minimum. No official notification supports this.
- A real increase comes through a federal cabinet or budget decision and an EOBI notice.
- We update this page the same day an official decision is published.
پنشن میں اضافہ: تازہ صورتحال
- کم از کم پنشن 11,500 روپے ماہانہ ہے۔
- یہ رقم یکم جنوری 2025 سے لاگو ہے۔
- 2026 میں ابھی کوئی نیا اضافہ نہیں ہوا۔
- بیس ہزار روپے والی خبریں غیر مصدقہ ہیں۔
Frequently asked questions
Has EOBI pension increased in 2026?
No. As of 2 November 2026, no increase has been notified. The minimum is still Rs 11,500 per month.
What is the EOBI minimum pension now?
Rs 11,500 per month, effective 1 January 2025.
When was EOBI pension last increased?
The Federal Cabinet approved it in August 2025, effective from 1 January 2025. Minimum pension rose to Rs 11,500 and other pensions by 15%.
Will EOBI pension increase in 2027?
A review is due by the end of 2027, three years after the last increase. The EOBI Board approved a new actuarial valuation on 28 July 2026. No amount has been announced.
Is the Rs 20,000 EOBI pension news true?
No official notification supports a Rs 20,000 minimum. Treat such posts as rumours until EOBI or the cabinet confirms.