Unified Pension Scheme
The Ministry of Finance has announced that eligible Central Government employees and NPS subscribers can submit their requests to switch to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) until November 30, 2025. Requests can be made online through the CRA system or via physical application to Nodal Offices. Key benefits of UPS
Unified Pension Scheme
The Ministry of Finance has announced that Central Government employees on deputation or foreign service to non-Central Government organizations can submit Physical 'Form A2' to opt for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This scheme, applicable to new recruits from April 1, 2025, and existing employees under the National
Unified Pension Scheme
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has published detailed FAQs regarding the tax treatment under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), which is applicable to new recruits in Central Government services from April 1, 2025, and offers existing employees an option to switch from the National Pension System (NPS). The FAQs
Unified Pension Scheme
The Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has announced that eligible Central Government employees can submit physical applications for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to their Nodal Offices until September 30, 2025. This provision is for those unable to submit requests online due to technical issues or platform unavailability. The
Unified Pension Scheme
The Ministry of Personnel has announced a one-time, one-way switch option for employees of the Department of Posts from the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to the National Pension System (NPS). This option is available until September 30, 2025, allowing eligible employees to switch only once, with specific conditions regarding timing
Voluntary Retirement
The Ministry of Personnel has announced the Central Civil Services (Implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme under the National Pension System) Rules, 2025, allowing Central Government employees to opt for voluntary retirement after 20 years of service. The rules stipulate that while full assured payouts are available after 25 years,
Unified Pension Scheme
The Ministry of Personnel 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) only once. This option must be exercised by
Unified Pension Scheme
The Ministry of Finance has set September 30, 2025, as the final date for eligible Central Government employees and past retirees under the National Pension System (NPS) to opt for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). A one-time, one-way switch facility from UPS to NPS is also available under specific conditions,
Unified Pension Scheme
The Ministry of Finance has announced a one-time option for Central Government employees who joined between April 1, 2025, and August 31, 2025, to migrate from the National Pension System to the Unified Pension Scheme. This option must be exercised by September 30, 2025, allowing employees to make informed choices
Voluntary Retirement
The Ministry of Personnel has announced the Central Civil Services (Implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme under the National Pension System) Rules, 2025, allowing Central Government employees to opt for voluntary retirement after 20 years of service. The rules stipulate that while full assured payouts are available after 25 years,
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