UPS attracted just 4% of NPS subscribers: Govt: Key Highlights | TheBriefWire
UPS attracted just 4% of NPS subscribers: Govt
Published 4 August 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) has received limited response from central government employees, with only 1.18 lakh workers opting for it by July 19
Synopsis The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) has received limited response from central government employees, with only 1.18 lakh workers opting for it by July 19, accounting for 4.3% of NPS subscribers. Introduced in April 2025 after demands for assured pensions, UPS offers a 50% pension guarantee, gratuity benefits and minimum monthly payout of โน10,000. The government extended the opt-in deadline to November 30, 2025.
Published: August 4, 2026 โข 2:12 PM IST ยท Updated: August 4, 2026 โข 3:08 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Introduced in April 2025 after demands for assured pensions, UPS offers a 50% pension guarantee, gratuity benefits and minimum monthly payout of โน10,000. The government extended the opt-in deadline to November 30, 2025.
Quick context: Synopsis The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) has received limited response from central government employees, with only 1.18 lakh workers opting for it by July 19, accounting for 4.3% of NPS subscribers.