Unified Pension Scheme
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare has announced the Central Civil Services (Implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme under the National Pension System) Rules, 2025, allowing eligible Central Government employees to switch from the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to the National Pension System (NPS) once, with specific conditions. The
Unified Pension Scheme
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the CCS (Implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme under the National Pension Scheme) Rules, 2025, allowing Central Government employees to choose between the National Pension System (NPS) and the new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The rules provide flexibility, clear enrollment processes, and protections for
Unified Pension Scheme
The Ministry of Finance has introduced a one-time, one-way switch facility allowing Central Government employees to switch from the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to the National Pension System (NPS) under specific conditions. Eligible employees can only switch once and must do so before certain deadlines. The last date to opt
Unified Pension Scheme
The Ministry of Personnel has notified the Central Civil Services (Implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme under the National Pension System) Rules, 2025, which regulate benefits for Central Government employees opting for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) under the National Pension System (NPS). The UPS was approved by the Union
Unified Pension Scheme
The Ministry of Finance has announced that tax benefits available under the National Pension System (NPS) will also apply to the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for Central Government employees. This decision aims to provide substantial tax relief and incentives, ensuring parity with the existing NPS structure. The UPS
Unified Pension Scheme
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has announced that Central Government employees opting for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) will be eligible for retirement and death gratuity benefits. This follows the Ministry of Finance's notification introducing the UPS as an option under the National Pension System