Major Benefits For NPS Retirees Under UPS Now: How To Apply Before June 30th?
Updated: 03-06-2025 at 12:33 PM
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Recently, the Ministry of Finance has made a significant announcement that will impact central government employees and pensioners, specifically those who come under the National Pension Scheme (NPS). The ministry announced that all the central government pensioners who retired under NPS will now be able to access and reap the benefits given under the Unified Pension Scheme, subject to fulfilling some conditions.
Read the article to learn more about the significant details of the recent announcement made by the Finance Ministry.
What Is The Announcement Concerning NPS Retirees?
The Ministry of Finance has announced that all the central government pensioners who retired under the National Pension Scheme will now be allowed to take advantage of the Unified Pension Scheme. Please note that the UPS benefits are being given on top of the NPS benefits.
However, there is a prescribed eligibility criterion for the same. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
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NPS retirees who retired on or before March 31st, 2025.
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Employees/pensioners must have completed at least a minimum of 10 years of service or their legally wedded spouses.
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Things To Note About The Recent Announcement
There are certain things that one should know about the recent announcement made by the Ministry of Finance. All those points are laid down below in brief for one’s reference:
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Retirees of the National Pension Scheme will have the option of choosing between a one-time payout equal to one-tenth of their last drawn Basic Pay plus Dearness Allowance (DA) for 6 months of service, or a monthly top-up if their present NPS pension is less than the UPS entitlement plus Dearness Relief (DR).
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Dues will be cleared with simple interest, based on applicable Public Provident Fund (PPF) rates.
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NPS retirees will be able to apply through both online and offline platforms at their ease and convenience. If the retiree chooses the offline method of application, they would be required to visit the Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO).
What Is The Last Date To Apply For UPS Benefits?
Retirees of the National Pension Scheme are required to apply before 30th July, 2025, to reap the benefits of the Unified Pension Scheme.
Conclusion
The Finance Ministry’s decision to widen the scope of both the National Pension Scheme and the Unified Pension Scheme will prove to be very beneficial for the central government employees and pensioners. If you’re one, we urge you to stay educated about the updates announced by the Ministry and apply before the last date to successfully take advantage of the UPS.
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