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AP allows Old Pension Scheme for these employees
Published 15 July 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis Andhra Pradesh offers a one-time option to switch to the Old Pension Scheme. This applies to employees recruited before September 1, 2004, who joined
Synopsis Andhra Pradesh offers a one-time option to switch to the Old Pension Scheme. This applies to employees recruited before September 1, 2004, who joined later.
They must meet specific conditions to avail this benefit. This decision aligns with a similar move by the central government in March 2023. Employees not
opting will continue under the Contributory Pension Scheme.
Published: July 15, 2026 โข 1:55 PM IST ยท Updated: July 15, 2026 โข 3:07 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis Andhra Pradesh offers a one-time option to switch to the Old Pension Scheme.
This applies to employees recruited before September 1, 2004, who joined later.
They must meet specific conditions to avail this benefit.
This decision aligns with a similar move by the central government in March 2023. Employees not opting will continue under the Contributory Pension Scheme.