EOBI Old-Age Grant Payments Reach Rs798.65 Million in FY2026
EOBI disbursed approximately Rs798.65 million in old-age grants during July 2025 to March 2026, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025–26.
What is an EOBI old-age grant?
An old-age grant is different from a monthly old-age pension. It may apply to an insured worker who reaches the required age but does not meet the full contribution period needed for a regular monthly pension, while still satisfying the grant conditions.
How is a grant different from a pension?
A pension is a recurring monthly benefit. An old-age grant is generally a one-time benefit determined under the applicable EOBI rules.
Workers close to the pension eligibility threshold should also review the 2026 court ruling on more than 14.5 years of insurable employment.
How much did EOBI pay in FY2026?
Official figures show Rs798.65 million in old-age grant payments during July–March FY2026, compared with much larger amounts paid through monthly old-age and survivor pensions.
See the full EOBI Pension & Benefits Hub for related benefit categories.
How can workers check their record?
Before retirement, workers should verify their registration and contribution history. Use the Registration, CNIC & Contribution Hub to check the relevant guides.
Final words
The old-age grant remains an important fallback benefit for certain insured workers who do not qualify for a full monthly pension.
Source: Pakistan Economic Survey 2025–26, Social Protection chapter, Ministry of Finance.