When did the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) come into effect across India ?
1st April, 2025
The Unified Pension Scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet in August 2024 as an option under the National Pension System for central government employees.
It assures a pension of 50% of the average basic pay of the last twelve months for employees with at least 25 years of service, along with family pension and a minimum pension.
The scheme was notified in January 2025 and came into effect from 1st April, 2025, the start of the financial year 2025-26.
Hence, 1st April, 2025.
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