Deadline Alert: Central Govt Employees Must Switch From NPS To UPS By THIS Date: Check Top FAQs
The government has urged all eligible individuals including current employees and former retirees under the NPS to submit their requests well before November 30, 2025. Doing so will help them smoothly avail the benefits offered under the new pension scheme without last-minute hassles.
Nov 28, 2025, 14:17 PM IST
Unified Pension Scheme Deadline Draws Closer; Finance Ministry Issues Reminder
The last date for eligible employees and past retirees under NPS to opt for UPS is 30 November 2025.
Nov 25, 2025, 15:05 PM IST
Resigning Under UPS? You May Lose Your Guaranteed Pension — Here’s What The Govt Says
The switch must also be made within specific time limits, such as within 12 months before retirement, within 3 months before taking voluntary retirement, or at the time of resignation or compulsory retirement (if it is not imposed as a penalty).
Nov 07, 2025, 18:32 PM IST
Centre Extends Unified Pension Scheme Switch Deadline Till Nov 30
Earlier, the Finance Ministry had urged all Central government employees and past retirees under the NPS who wish to switch to the UPS to exercise their option well ahead of the September 30 deadline to avoid being caught up in a last-minute rush.
Oct 01, 2025, 06:21 AM IST
Finance Ministry Allows Central Govt Employees On Deputation, Foreign Service To Submit Physical Form A2 To Opt For UPS
The last date for eligible employees and past retirees under NPS to opt for UPS is 30th September, 2025.
Sep 26, 2025, 08:41 AM IST
DFS Releases Detailed FAQs On The Tax Treatment Under UPS; NPS Tax Benefits Applicable To UPS
The last date for eligible employees and past retirees under National Pension Schemeto opt for Unified Pension Scheme is 30 September 2025.
Sep 24, 2025, 12:15 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
Want To Switch From UPS To NPS? Here’s How You Can Do It; Deadline Is….
The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) is a new option introduced under the National Pension System (NPS) for central government employees. It gives them the benefit of an assured payout after retirement, ensuring financial stability in their later years.
Sep 06, 2025, 15:41 PM IST
Who Can’t Opt For One Time Facility To Switch From UPS To NPS? Check Deadline And Other Details
Central Government employees under Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) can now to shift to the National Pension System (NPS). But the option is not available for THESE category of people.
Aug 27, 2025, 10:58 AM IST
1-Time, 1-Way Switch Facility From UPS To NPS Available For Central Govt Employees--What Happens To Govt's 4% Differential Contribution?
According to an official notification, this facility is available to UPS subscribers up to one year before their superannuation or three months before voluntary retirement.
Aug 26, 2025, 08:28 AM IST
Is Govt Mulling Restoration Of Old Pension Scheme For Govt Employees? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Says THIS
Lok Sabha CPM MP from Bihar's Arrah and Utkarsh Verma Madhur, Samajwadi Party LS MP from Kheri raised the question in the lower house on August 11, seeking response from the Finance Ministry regarding the details thereof and along with the reasons for introducing UPS.
Aug 14, 2025, 13:26 PM IST
New Income Tax Bill 2025: Tax Exemption, And Other Deduction For Unified Pension Scheme Explained
Here are the key changes provided for in the Taxation Law including Tax Exemption for Unified Pension Scheme and Deduction for UPS.
Aug 12, 2025, 14:16 PM IST
Unified Pension Scheme: Central Govt Employees Must Know About The Latest Rules Regarding Taxation
In a bid to provide further impetus to the UPS, the Government has decided that tax benefits as available under NPS shall apply mutatis mutandis to UPS as it is an option under NPS, said the Ministry of Finance.
Jul 09, 2025, 08:47 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
Central Govt Employees Under NPS: Is UPS Different From NPS? Check Eligibility, Last Date To Apply for UPS, And What Happens If You Miss Out
Unified Pension Scheme Last Date To Apply: On April 1, 2025, the central government introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) option for its employees, which offers a guaranteed pension subject to certain conditions.
May 24, 2025, 14:40 PM IST
Unified Pension Scheme Rolled Out: Who Is Eligible For 50% Guaranteed Pension? Who Will Not Get Assured Payout?
Declared last year by the Narendra Modi government, the UPS seeks to provide fixed pension security to employees working in central government offices.
Apr 02, 2025, 09:04 AM IST
NPS To UPS Switch: Central Govt Employees Now Eligible To Opt For UPS From April 1; Know About Retirement Benefits And Migration Window
NPS To UPS Switch: The NPS to UPS migration is now live on the official CRA (Central Recordkeeping Agency) portal. This migration aims to offer a guaranteed pension, government contributions, and more investment flexibility to central government employees post-retirement. Notably, the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) offers a structured pension payout based on an employee’s service tenure. Those with 25 or more years of service will receive 50 per cent of their average last 12 months’ basic salary as a pension.
Apr 01, 2025, 17:40 PM IST
Unified Pension Scheme To Be Implemented From Today 1 April 2025: Check Direct Link For Enrolment And Claim Forms
Employees, who have served for more than 10 years but less than 25 years, will receive a minimum pension of Rs 10,000 per month under Unified Pension Scheme.
Apr 01, 2025, 08:48 AM IST
Unified Pension Scheme From 1 April 2025: Assured Payout NOT To Be Available To Central Government Employees In THESE Situations
A minimum assured payout of Rs.10,000 per month has been guaranteed under Unified Pension Scheme in case superannuation is after 10 years or more of qualifying service, subject to timely and regular credit of contributions and no withdrawals.
Mar 27, 2025, 09:17 AM IST