AP Government Implements Retirement Benefits Processing System (RBPS) Through NIDHI
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued G.O. Ms. No. 10, Finance (HR-III-Pension & GPF) Department, dated 14-02-2026, introducing a simplified and comprehensive online system for processing retirement benefits through the NIDHI (Finance Department e-Services Platform).
The new Retirement Benefits Processing System (RBPS) aims to eliminate delays and inefficiencies caused by manual processing of pension and other retirement benefits.
Objective
To ensure timely, transparent, secure, and fully online sanction and disbursement of retirement benefits to eligible government employees.
Applicability
- Applicable to Government employees covered under Andhra Pradesh Revised Pension Rules, 1980.
- Not applicable to Contract, Outsourcing, Daily Wage, or Part-Time employees.
Scope of Online Services Under RBPS
1. Pre-Retirement Service Verification (PRSV)
Mandatory verification of service records two years before retirement.
2. Common Application Form (CAF)
Pension Benefits:
- Service Pension
- Family Pension
- Gratuity
- Commuted Value of Pension (CVP)
Other Benefits:
- APGPF Final Withdrawal
- APGLI Final Claim
- APSEGIS Final Claim
- Final Leave Encashment
Online Implementation
- All services shall be processed only through the NIDHI platform.
- Manual processing is discontinued (except Service Register maintenance).
- End-to-end digital processing is mandatory.
Key Procedures
1. PRSV
Service verification must be completed two years prior to superannuation.
2. CAF Initiation
- Auto-generated 5 months before superannuation retirement.
- For other retirement cases, CAF is enabled after exit entry.
- Family members of deceased employees can also apply.
3. Pension Processing Workflow
1st Level Checker → 2nd Level Checker → Head of Office → Pension Sanctioning Authority (PSA) → Pension Authorizing Authority (PAA).
- Digital PPO/GPO/CPO issued after authorization.
- Biometric eKYC mandatory at PDO level.
4. APGPF Final Withdrawal
- Application through CAF.
- LGS employees: Authorization by DTAO/PAO.
- Others: Authorization by AG, AP.
5. APGLI & APSEGIS Claims
DDO → APGLI Office → Approval → Bill Payment.
6. Final Leave Encashment
Checker → Sanctioning Authority → DDO → Bill Payment.
7. Accountability & Penalty
- Interest recovery from responsible officials in case of delay.
- Action under CCA Rules if required.
8. Security Measures
All transactions must be completed using Aadhaar-based eKYC authentication.
Implementation
Except PRSV, all retirement benefit applications from the date of this order shall be processed exclusively through RBPS on the NIDHI platform.
Issued by Order and in the name of the Governor of Andhra Pradesh
Piyush Kumar
Principal Secretary to Government
