All central government employees who were covered under the NPS as of 1st April 2025 are eligible to switch from NPS to UPS.

Government employees have just one day left to decide their retirement plan. The central government has introduced a new ...

On September 2, 2025, the Centre allowed those who opt for UPS by the deadline to switch back to NPS—but only once, and only ...

Under UPS, the government contributes 18.5 per cent, while employees contribute 10 per cent of their basic salary plus ...

While employee unions continue to demand a return to the Old Pension Scheme, the government last August announced the UPS.

The deadline for government employees to choose between the National Pension System (NPS) and the newly introduced Unified ...

This move aims to empower government workers with greater flexibility in shaping their retirement financial planning.

Central government employees who initially chose the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) now have a one-time opportunity to switch back to the National Pension System (NPS) by September 30, 2025. This option ...

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has extended a one-time option for central government employees ...

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued rules and clarifications to guide their decision.

In a statement, the Ministry said the last date for eligible employees and past retirees under NPS to opt for UPS is ...