• Effective Date: The Unified Pension Scheme will be effective from April 1, 2025.
  • Government Contribution: Raised to 18.5% from 14%.
  • Employee Contribution: Remains at 10% of basic pay + Dearness Allowance (DA).
  • Eligibility:
    • Available for government servants who joined on or after January 1, 2004.
    • Option to switch from National Pension System (NPS) to UPS for current employees.
    • Also available on an optional basis for State Government employees.