Key Amendments In PFRDA Rules Give More Freedom To National Pension System Subscribers
These changes are part of the PFRDA's work "to promote old-age income security and protect the interests of subscribers." The authority wants to make the NPS more inclusive and easier for everyone to use. By making these updates, the PFRDA aims to make the system more responsive to what people need.
Dec 20, 2025, 13:34 PM IST
Major Relief For NPS Subscribers: PFRDA Scraps 5-Year Lock-In, Allows Up To 80% Lump-Sum Withdrawal At Exit
Under the revised framework, non-government NPS subscribers can now exit the scheme without waiting for five years, a move aimed at improving liquidity and increasing the appeal of NPS among younger and private-sector workers.
Dec 16, 2025, 20:02 PM IST
PFRDA Aims To Enhance Transparency And Stability In NPS, APY Schemes
Stakeholders can submit their comments, inputs and feedback on aforesaid the consultation paper latest by 30th November 2025.
Oct 22, 2025, 13:18 PM IST
Atal Pension Yojana: Govt Launches New Registration Form, Updated Fees
Launched in 2015, the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is a government scheme designed to provide a guaranteed monthly pension ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 after the age of 60, depending on the subscriber’s contribution and age at entry. The scheme mainly targets workers in the unorganised sector who do not have formal pension coverage.
Oct 08, 2025, 18:08 PM IST
PFRDA Permits Physical Submission Of UPS Requests To Nodal Offices Till 30 September 2025
It is to be noted that the last date for eligible employees and past retirees under NPS to opt for UPS is 30 September 2025.
Sep 19, 2025, 10:47 AM IST
Unified Pension Scheme: One-Time Option For CG Employees Who Joined Between 1 April- 31 August 2025
Unified Pension Scheme Update: This option may be exercised up to 30 September 2025, in alignment with the extended cut-off date already notified for other categories of eligible persons, PFRDA added.
Sep 18, 2025, 10:43 AM IST
Deadline To Opt For Unified Pension Scheme Extended For Government Employees Under NPS; Check Cut-Off Date
Unified Pension Scheme Last Date: To implement the UPS, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) released the necessary regulations on March 19, 2025.
Jun 23, 2025, 19:57 PM IST
NPS New Rule 2025: PFRDA Notification To Close NPS Account For THESE Subscribers
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has notified its latest rule regarding NPS subscribers who have renounced their Indian citizenship and are without an OCI.
Apr 24, 2025, 14:21 PM IST
PFRDA Website Overhaul: Regulator Body Invites IT Firms; Seeks To Improve User Experience
The overarching goal of the PFRDA-Connect project is to significantly enhance the digital presence of PFRDA by overhauling its official website, leading to improved user experience throughout the user journey.
Nov 13, 2024, 08:27 AM IST
NPS Partial Withdrawals: Is It Possible To Draw Part Money Before Retiring? Check Conditions, Tax Benefits
The Indian government introduced the National Pension System (NPS), a pension cum investment plan to give people security for their old age. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) oversees the scheme. After turning sixty years old, the NPS members start receiving their pension. Nevertheless, before turning 60 or upon attaining superannuation, some members desire to withdraw their accumulated wealth in NPS. Let's go into more detail on early pension withdrawal and the requirements.
Aug 10, 2024, 07:02 AM IST
5 Financial Changes Coming In April 2024: Here's All You Need To Know
Along with the start of the new financial year, there are significant personal finance changes set to take place. Read on further to find out.
Mar 30, 2024, 09:26 AM IST
6 Key Money-Related Changes Coming In April 2024
The accumulation of reward points on rent payments for select cards will end on April 15, 2024.
Mar 24, 2024, 15:17 PM IST
NPS New Log-In Rule: 2FA Coming Into Effect From April 1 -- Here's What New It Brings
Under the enhanced security arrangement, users will still utilize their current User ID and Password for logging into the CRA system.
Mar 20, 2024, 13:24 PM IST
PFRDA Notifies Simplified Rules For Pension Funds, NPS Trust
Amendments to Pension Fund Regulations simplify the provisions related to governance of Pension Funds in line with Companies Act, 2013 and enhanced disclosure by Pension Funds.
Feb 21, 2024, 13:36 PM IST
New Rules For NPS Withdrawals Coming Into Effect From February 1: Check What Changes It Brings
The revised regulations allow partial withdrawals for various reasons. Read on to find out the minute details of the updated rules.
Jan 19, 2024, 17:17 PM IST
As Demand For Old Pension Grows, Centre To Set Up Panel To Make NPS More Attractive
The state governments of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh have informed the Centre about their decision to revert to the old pension scheme and have requested a refund of the corpus accumulated under the NPS.
Mar 24, 2023, 20:52 PM IST
New Pension System: Modi Govt’ Big Decision On NPS, Know What FM Sitharaman Said
PFRDA promotes, develops and regulates organised pension funds; namely National Pension System (NPS) to serve the old age income needs of people on a sustainable basis.
Mar 24, 2023, 15:35 PM IST
Chhattisgarh govt asks employees to choose between old pension and new pension schemes
The Chhattisgarh government has also stated that all government employees who are appointed after April 2022 will fall under the old pension scheme.
Dec 30, 2022, 17:05 PM IST
NPS withdrawal rule changing from 1st January 2023: Here is all you want to know
PFRDA has made it mandatory for all the Government sector subscribers (Central/ State Govt & Central/State Autonomous Bodies) to submit their requests through their associated nodal offices.
Dec 27, 2022, 14:01 PM IST
NPS Subscribers ATTENTION! Central govt makes BIG clarification over entitlement for employee's family, nominees
Central Government Employees NPS Gratuity Rate: The department said that the maximum amount of death gratuity payable shall in no case exceed Rs twenty lakh.
Oct 30, 2022, 15:10 PM IST