Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) Extended for Central Government Employees
The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) has been launched as an option under the National Pension System (NPS) specifically for Central Government employees. This initiative aims to provide assured payouts, enhancing the financial security of government personnel upon retirement.
In response to requests from employees and their associations, the government has extended the deadline for opting into the UPS by three months, now set to conclude on 30th September 2025. This extension allows more employees to consider this beneficial scheme.
As of 20th July 2025, a total of 31,555 employees have already chosen to enroll in the UPS, reflecting a positive reception of the scheme among Central Government staff. Employees are encouraged to review the details and make their selection before the new deadline to secure their pension benefits.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1152
ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 28 JULY, 2025/ SRAVANA 6, 1947 (SAKA)
TIME LIMIT FOR CHOOSING UPS SCHEME
1152. Shri Anto Antony
Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for its employees and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government has given options to join UPS or NPS;
(c) if so, the details thereof along with the time limit provided to the employees to opt the UPS scheme;
(d) the number of employees opted UPS as on date; and
(e) whether the Government has any plan to extend the time limit for choosing the scheme and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)
(a) to (e) Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) has been introduced as an option under National Pension System (NPS) for the employees of Central Government who are covered under the NPS, with the objective of providing assured payouts to the employees. Based on the representations from employees and associations, the cut-off date to opt for UPS has been extended for a period of three months up to 30th September, 2025. Further, as on 20.07.2025, 31555 employees have opted UPS.
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