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How to Apply for GPF Withdrawal Govt Employee 2026

GPF Withdrawal - central govt employees. Apply via AGCR portal. Multiple reasons. 7-30 days.

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About This Guide

General Provident Fund (GPF) for central govt + state employees. Multiple withdrawal reasons: housing, marriage, education, illness, vehicle, etc. Apply via AGCR (Accountant General CGAR) portal cgda.nic.in or Department PAO. Up to 90% of own contribution + interest. Repay or convert to final settlement at retirement.

Eligibility Criteria

Central/State Govt Employee
GPF subscriber
Aadhaar mandatory
Bank account
Specific reason
Service per department rules

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

GPF Account Number
Aadhaar
PAN
Bank passbook
Application Form (Rule-12 Withdrawal Form)
Reason-specific docs
Photo
HOO endorsement
Salary slip

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Choose Reason

Housing/marriage/education/illness/vehicle/other.

Application Form

Rule-12 GPF Withdrawal Form.

Calculate Amount

Up to 90% of own balance.

HOO Recommendation

Head of Office.

Submit AGCR/PAO

Through department.

Verification

GPF balance check.

Sanction

7-30 days typically.

DBT to Bank

Per sanction.

Repayment Option

Some reasons: repay over time. Others: final withdrawal.

Repayment Schedule

Salary deduction.

Key Benefits

Up to 90% own balance
Multiple reasons
Govt employee benefit
7-30 days processing
Repayment flexibility
Online AGCR option
Department PAO support
Aadhaar-DBT
Tax exempt at retirement
Accumulating balance

What Happens After Application?

7-30 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

GPF vs EPF?

GPF: Central/State govt employees. EPF: private sector + PSU. Both retirement schemes. GPF: govt-mandated higher contribution rate often.