Govt Asks Employees To Join Unified Pension Scheme By Sep 30

The government urged central employees to opt for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) before the September 30 deadline. Employees can also submit physical forms if online options fail. A one-time switch from UPS to NPS is allowed before retirement. UPS offers assured payouts, gratuity, and tax benefits similar to NPS under current pension rules and laws.