PFRDA Allows Physical Submission of UPS Requests Till 30th September 2025
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has announced an important update regarding the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).
The Ministry of Finance, Government of India, had earlier notified the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for eligible Central Government employees vide Notification No. F. No. FX-1/3/2024-PR dated 24.01.2025.
With the deadline to exercise the option to switch to UPS fast approaching — 30th September 2025 — PFRDA has clarified that:
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⚠️ Important Note:
The last date for eligible employees and past retirees under NPS to opt for UPS remains 30th September 2025.
This relaxation ensures that no eligible subscriber misses out on the opportunity to switch to UPS just because of online system issues.