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Switch to Unified Pension Scheme by Sept 30 or Miss Out, Finance Ministry Warns Govt Employees

Eligible NPS Subscribers and Retirees Must Act Promptly to Secure Timely Processing
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New Delhi: The Ministry of Finance has issued a formal appeal to central government employees to submit their option to switch to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) well before the September 30, 2025 deadline, warning that delays may lead to processing issues or missed opportunities.

The UPS, introduced on April 1, 2025, under the framework of the National Pension System (NPS), is designed to offer assured payouts to government employees, in contrast to the market-linked returns of the existing NPS.

Key Points from the Ministry’s Announcement-

  • Deadline to opt for UPS: September 30, 2025
  • Number of employees opted so far: Over 31,555 as of July 20
  • No changes allowed after deadline: Employees who remain with NPS cannot switch to UPS after September 30

Avoid last-minute rush: Early applications encouraged to ensure timely verification and approval

“All eligible employees are urged to exercise their option well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute difficulties and to ensure timely processing of their requests,” the Finance Ministry stated.

Read also: Finance Ministry to Hold High-Level Meeting on Infrastructure Funding with Banks and FIs on September 11

One-Time Switch from UPS to NPS Also Available

In an important policy clarification issued on August 25, the government introduced a one-time, one-way switch facility from UPS back to NPS.

Conditions for the Switch:

  • Must be exercised no later than one year prior to the date of superannuation, or
  • Three months before the deemed date of voluntary retirement
  • Applicable only once per employee

This provision ensures flexibility for employees concerned about long-term implications of their pension choice.

Gratuity, Death & Disability Benefits Under UPS

Employees opting for UPS will also enjoy enhanced social security benefits, including:

  • Retirement Gratuity
  • Death Gratuity

Eligibility for pension under CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 or CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 2023 in case of:

  • Death during service
  • Invalidation or disablement

These benefits aim to provide greater financial assurance to government employees and their families.

Tax Benefits Aligned with NPS

The tax treatment of UPS will be at par with NPS, as per the Income Tax Act, 1961, ensuring that employees do not lose out on exemptions and deductions already available under the pension framework.

Read also: Finance Ministry to Hold Two-Day PSB Manthan from Sept 12 to Drive Next-Gen Banking Reforms


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