Unified Pension Scheme: Who all will qualify for 50% guaranteed pension under UPS from April 1

Unified Pension Scheme: Who all will qualify for 50% guaranteed pension under UPS from April 1

The Centre is set to introduce the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) on April 1, providing a fixed pension security to central government employees. Designed within the framework of the National Pension System (NPS), UPS aims to give a guaranteed pension, particularly beneficial for those employees seeking a stable post-retirement income. Central government employees who are … Read more

Unified Pension Scheme: PFRDA notifies new rules from April 1 in new financial year

Unified Pension Scheme: PFRDA notifies new rules from April 1 in new financial year

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released regulations for the implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) within the National Pension System (NPS). These updated guidelines, which will take effect on April 1, 2025, outline the qualifications and procedures for central government employees to enroll in UPS. Eligibility for UPS The regulations … Read more

Unified Pension Scheme: Centre to give assured payouts to these employees. Check details

Unified Pension Scheme: Centre to give assured payouts to these employees. Check details

With barely a week left for  Budget 2025, the finance ministry has officially introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an alternative for central government employees enrolled in the National Pension System (NPS). The government has specified that the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) will now be available for Central Government employees who are currently participating … Read more

Pension in your account: Govt issues rules on how pensioners with health issues can process forms

Pension in your account: Govt issues rules on how pensioners with health issues can process forms

Pension processing: The Central government has recently released updated guidelines to assist government employees experiencing health issues in submitting their pension paperwork. The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has established a clear procedure for addressing these situations to ensure that employees and their families receive their pension benefits without undue delays. Instructions have … Read more

Unified Pension Scheme: How will pension be calculated if service is less than 25 years? Check details

Unified Pension Scheme: How will pension be calculated if service is less than 25 years? Check details

The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), introduced by the NDA government as an alternative to the current National Pension System (NPS), has sparked significant speculation concerning its reach and pension fund. Subscribers of the NPS under the government who transition to the UPS or new entrants stand to benefit from its enhanced security in the form … Read more

ITR FY2024: What tax regime suits senior citizens who get pension benefits under NPS

ITR FY2024: What tax regime suits senior citizens who get pension benefits under NPS

ITR for senior citizens: The time to file Income Tax Returns (ITR) started for many in April 2024 who do not depend on their employers for their Form 16. Filing income tax returns is quite challenging for many, particularly senior citizens, who may encounter difficulties due to prevalent misconceptions. One prevalent misunderstanding is the belief … Read more

More senior citizens to be covered for pension benefits in Modi 3.0: Report

More senior citizens to be covered for pension benefits in Modi 3.0: Report

Top government officials are already getting a policy blueprint ready for different sectors much ahead the upcoming term of the NDA government, led by PM Narendra Modi. If the NDA government gets elected in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, it would be its third term in a row. The detailed plan for the next term … Read more