Centre notifies Unified Pension Scheme for government employees; Check effective date, eligibility and other details | Mint

The central government announced that the Unified Pension Scheme will be available as an option under the National Pension System for the employees working under the government, according to an official notification on January 24. 

“The Unified Pension Scheme shall be applicable to such Central Government employees who are covered under National Pension System and who choose this option under National Pension System,” said the official notification from the government. 

The effective date for operationalisation of the Unified Pension Scheme shall be 1st April, 2025, according to the government data.