Good news for government employees will be able to switch from UPS to NPS; Center has provided options facility - good news for government employees who can switch from UPS to NPS

The Ministry of Finance gave the opportunity to select the National Pension System (NPS) to the employees of the Integrated Pension Scheme (UPS). UPS, implemented from April 1, 2025, guarantees sure it is payment. The last date for nomination is until September 30. UPS beneficiaries will get the facility to switch to NPS before retirement, as well as benefits such as retirement gratification and death degree. Digital Desk, New -Delhi. The Ministry of Finance announced the facility on Monday to select the option of National Pension System (NPS) to the employees of the Integrated Pension Scheme (UPS). The central government has introduced UPS as an alternative to NPS, which came into effect from 1 April 2025. Remove ad, just read the news. Employees in UPS are guaranteed to make sure payments. On July 20, approximately 31,555 have opted central employees for UPS and the last date for entries under this scheme is September 30. The Ministry of Finance said in a memorandum that the facility to switch from UPS to NPS will be available to all central government employees who chose UPS. This facility can be used for UPS beneficiaries a year before the date of retirement or in the case of voluntary retirement to three months before the date of retirement. The government also increased the benefits of ‘retirement gratification and death gratification’ under UPS. In addition, government officials who choose UPS will also be eligible to get benefits under the CCA (pension) rules, 2021 or CCS (extraordinary pension) rules, 2023.