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One-time one-way Switch facility from UPS to NPS: FINMIN O.M

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One-time one-way Switch facility from UPS to NPS: FINMIN O.M

File No. 1/3/2024-PR
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Financial Services
(Pension Reforms Section)

2nd Floor, Jeevan Deep Building
Parliament Street, New Delhi
Dated: the 25th August, 2025

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub.: Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)- Introduction of one-time one-way Switch facility from UPS to NPS- reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) notified by the Ministry of Finance vide Notification No. F. No. FX-1/3/2024-PR dated 24th January 2025, for Central Government employees covered under the National Pension System (NPS).

2. It has been decided that a one-time, one-way switch facility from UPS to NPS shall be made available to all Central Government employees who have opted for UPS. This switch facility may be exercised by UPS optees any time not later than one year prior to the date of superannuation or three months prior to the deemed date of retirement in case of voluntary retirement, as applicable. Similar provisions will be made for resignation and cases of Rule 56J, with minor modifications as necessary. If switch facility not exercised as per aforesaid timelines, the employee shall continue under UPS by default.

3. The switch facility will not be allowed in case of removal, dismissal or compulsory retirement as a penalty or for cases where disciplinary proceedings are ongoing or contemplated.

4. Once the switch facility is availed, the provisions of the PFRDA (Exit & Withdrawal under NPS) Regulations, 2015 shall apply. The concerned employee shall cease to be eligible for assured payouts and UPS benefits. The Government’s differential contribution (4%) at default investment pattern will be worked out and shall be credited to the individual’s NPS corpus at the time of exit.

5. Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the contents of this O.M. to the notice of eligible officers/officials under your administrative control.

6. This issues with the approval of Competent authority

(Harkesh Chander)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tele no. 2374 8760

All Secretaries to the Government of India
(as per Standard List)

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AIRF demands early disbursement of Productivity Linked Bonus for 2024-25 before Puja/Dussehra festival

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AIRF demands early disbursement of Productivity Linked Bonus for 2024-25 before Puja/Dussehra festival

AIRF demands early disbursement of Productivity Linked Bonus

All India Railwaymen’s Federation

No. AIRF/387

Dated: 22.08.2025

The Chairman & CEO,
Railway Board,
Ministry of Railways,
Rail Bhawan,
New Delhi-110001.

Sub: Request for early disbursement of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for 2024-25 to Railway employees on the occasion of Puja Festival – 2025

Dear Sir,

As you are well aware, the auspicious festival of Shardiya Navratra and Durga Puja, which holds immense cultural, social, and religious significance among the people across the country, will be celebrated from 22nd September 2025 to 2nd October 2025, with the major festivities of Durga Puja falling between 29th/30th September to 2nd October 2025, particularly in West Bengal and adjoining states. This festival is among the most widely celebrated across India, marked by great devotion, enthusiasm, and community participation. A large number of Railway employees and their families enthusiastically take part in these celebrations.

In keeping with the long-standing tradition, it is earnestly requested that the Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for 2024-25 be disbursed to Railway employees well before the commencement of the Puja/Dussehra festival season, so that employees may celebrate these occasions with dignity and financial ease.

It may be recalled that, owing to persistent efforts of this Federation and the overwhelming support of the workforce, the Payment of Bonus (Amendment) Act, 2015 came into force, enhancing the calculation ceiling under Section 12 of the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 from Rs. 3,500 to Rs. 7,000 or the notified minimum wage for scheduled employment, whichever is higher.

Since 2015, substantial upward revisions have taken place in employees’ emoluments. For instance, as per the latest guidelines issued by the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the minimum wage for a Skilled Worker in Area ‘A’ stands at Rs. 25,506/- w.e.f. 01.04.2025. Further, following the implementation of the 7th Central Pay Commission, the minimum Basic Pay of a Central Government employee is fixed at Rs. 18,000/- per month. Therefore, continuation of the present monthly ceiling of Rs. 7,000/- for the calculation of PLB/Ad-hoc Bonus is wholly unjustified and urgently requires enhancement in line with current pay and wage structures.

In light of the above, AIRF strongly urges that the PLB for the year 2024-25 be disbursed to Railway employees without any ceiling limit, duly calculated on the basis of Basic Pay plus DA, and released well in advance of the Dussehra/Puja festival to provide timely relief and encouragement to the workforce.

We shall be grateful for your kind consideration and immediate favorable orders in this regard.

Yours sincerely,
(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
General Secretary

Copy to:

  • Member (Finance), Railway Board, New Delhi – for necessary action.
  • DG (HR), Railway Board, New Delhi – for necessary action.
  • Pr. E.D (IR), Railway Board, New Delhi – for necessary action.
  • General Secretaries, All Affiliated Unions of AIRF – For information.

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Disbursement of August 2025 Salary to Central Government Employees in Kerala Ahead of Onam Festival

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Disbursement of August 2025 Salary to Central Government Employees in Kerala Ahead of Onam Festival

F. No. TA-2-03002(2)/1/2020/TA-II/(E-3001)/277-290
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Controller General of Accounts
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan, E Block, GPO Complex
INA, New Delhi-110023

Date:21-08-2025

OFFICЕ МЕMORANDUM

Subject: Disbursement of salary/wages/pension to the Central Government Employees/Pensioners in the State of Kerala for the month of August, 2025 on account of ONAM festival-reg.

In view of the ‘ONAM’ festival, the Government has decided that the salary/wages/pension of all Central Government employees in the State of Kerala may be drawn and disbursed by the Central Government offices (including Defence, Posts & Telecommunications) on 25-08-2025 (Monday).

2.The wages of the industrial employees of the Central Government serving in the State of Kerala may also be disbursed in advance as per the date given above.

3.The pension of all Central Government Pensioners in the State of Kerala may also be disbursed by Bank/PAOs as per the date given above.

4.The salary/wages/pension so disbursed is to be treated as advance payments and will be subject to adjustment after the full month’s salary/wages/pension of each employee/pensioner is determined. The adjustment, if any, will be made without exception from the salary/wages/ pension of the month of August 2025.

5.The concerned Ministries/Departments are requested to bring these instructions to the notice of their offices located in the State of Kerala for necessary action immediately.

6. Reserve Bank of India is requested to bring these instructions to the notice of all paying branches of all Banks located in the State of Kerala for necessary action immediately.

(Sanchita Shukla)
Joint Controller General of Accounts (ARPR

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Disbursement of August 2025 Salary to Central Government Employees in Maharashtra Ahead of Ganapati Festival

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Disbursement of August 2025 Salary to Central Government Employees in Maharashtra Ahead of Ganapati Festival

F. No. 03002(2)/1/2020/TA-IT/(e-3001)/248- 310
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Controller General of Accounts
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan, E Block, GPO Complex
INA, New Delhi-110023

Date: 22-08-2025.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Disbursement of salary/wages/pension to the Central Government Employees in the State of Maharashtra for the month of August, 2025 on account of Ganapati festival-reg.

In view of the ‘Ganapati’ festival, the Government has decided that the salary of all Central Government employees in the State of Maharashtra for the month of August 2025 may be drawn and disbursed by the Central Government offices (including Defence, Posts & Telecommunications) on 26th August 2025 (Tuesday).

2. The wages for August, 2025 of the industrial employees of Central Government serving in the State of Maharashtra may also be disbursed in advance on 26th August 2025

3. The pension for August, 2025 of all Central Government Pensioners in the State of Maharashtra may also be disbursed by Bank/PAOs on 26th August 2025.

4. The salary/wages/pension so disbursed is to be treated as advance payments and will be subject to adjustment after the full month’s salary/wages/pension of each employee/pensioner is determined. The adjustment, if any, will be made without exception from the salary/wages/ pension of the month of August 2025.

5. The concerned Ministries/Departments are requested to bring these instructions to the notice of their offices located in the State of Maharashtra for necessary action immediately.

6. Reserve Bank of India is requested to bring these instructions to the notice of all paying branches of all Banks located in the State of Maharashtra for necessary action immediately.

(Sanchita Shukla)
Joint Controller General of Accounts (ARPR)

To

  1. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India.
  2. All Pr.CCA/CCA/CA/Dy. CAs of all Ministries/Departments of Government of India.
  3. The C&AG of India, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi

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Amendments to CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 and Other Benefits for Government Employees with Disabilities

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Amendments to CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 and Other Benefits for Government Employees with Disabilities

Rule 7, 12, 14, 19 & 20 of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 have been amended to align with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 vide Notification dated 03.04.2018. Further an OM dated 17.07.2018 was issued clarifying the applicability of Rule 20 of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 to the notification.

The reimbursement of Children Education Allowance (CEA) for Divyaang Children has been set at ₹4500/- per month which is double the prescribed normal rates of CEA vide issue of Office Memorandum dated 17 July 2018. The rates are further revised from ₹4500/- to ₹5625/- per month.

So far Other benefits related to Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 is concerned, the Government employees with benchmark disabilities are provided with four days of Special Casual Leave; Special Allowance of Rs. 3,000 per month is provided to the Women Government Servant with disabilities for Child Care from the time of birth of child till the child is two years old.

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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Family Pension to Divorced Daughters: Lok Sabha QA

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Family Pension to Divorced Daughters: Lok Sabha QA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARE)

LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4550
(ANSWERED ON 20.08.2025)

FAMILY PENSION TO DIVORCED DAUGHTERS

†4550. SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:
SHRI ALOK SHARMA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

(a) the steps taken by the Government to ensure that a divorced daughter of a Government servant is eligible to receive family pension;

(b) whether the family pension is admissible in case the daughter gets divorced after the death of both parents and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether a daughter is eligible to receive family pension if she is widowed or divorced after the retirement of the Government servant; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES
AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) to (d): Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has notified the Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 2021. Various provisions have been incorporated in these rules and in the Office Memorandum No. F. No.1/1(1)/2022-P&PW(E) dated 26.10.2022 issued subsequently to ensure that a divorced/widowed daughter of a deceased Government employee or pensioner covered under these rules gets family pension on her turn. The same provisions as described hereunder are provided under separate Rules for Railway and Defence employees and pensioners. In terms of these rules:

Where a deceased Government employee or pensioner is not survived by a spouse or son or daughter eligible for family pension or if they die or cease to fulfil the eligibility conditions
for family pension prescribed in the above mentioned rules and there is no disabled child eligible to receive family pension, the family pension shall be granted or continued to be payable to an unmarried or widowed or divorced daughter beyond the age of twenty-five years for life or until she gets married or re-married or until she starts earning her livelihood, whichever is the earliest subject to the conditions like the unmarried or widowed or divorced daughter was dependent on her parent or parents when he or she or they were alive. Further, in the case of widowed daughter, death of her husband and in the case of divorced daughter, her divorce took place or the divorce proceedings filed in a competent court during the lifetime of the Government servant or pensioner or his or her spouse

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National Workshop on Pension Litigation convened on 02nd July 2025: DOPPW O.M

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National Workshop on Pension Litigation convened on 02nd July 2025: DOPPW O.M

Govt's NPS move to enhance social security cover of state govt employees

फा.न. 38/01(01)/2025-P&PW (A) (10871)
भारत सरकार Government of India
कार्मिक, लोक शिकायत और पेंशन मंत्रालय Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
पेंशन और पेंशनभोगी कल्‍याण विभाग Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

लोक नायक भवन 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
खान मार्केट नई द‍िल्‍ली Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003
द‍िनांक Dated: 08 August 2025

कार्यालय ज्ञापन

व‍िषय: National Workshop on Pension Litigation convened on 02nd July 2025 — reg.

Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare has convened a National Workshop on Pension Litigation on July 02, 2025 with focus on improving Pension litigation strategy/skills and greater coordination amongst all stakeholders. The Workshop was attended by Nodal Officers and Panel Lawyers of all Ministries/Departments including Legal Experts. The workshop also envisaged the pursuance of Department of Legal Affairs’ Directive dated 04.04.2025 for Effective and Efficient Management of Litigation by Government of India.

2. In this connection, please find enclosed herewith following documents for information pl:-

i. Proceedings Report of the Workshop.
ii. Compendium of Case Studies on Pension Litigation.
ii. Flyer on Pension Litigation

3. यह इस व‍िभाग के सक्षम प्राधिकारी के अनुमोदन से जारी किया जाता है।

संलग्‍न: यथोक्‍त

(मधु मनकोटिया)
भारत सरकार की अवर सचिव
Tel. No. 24644637

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8th CPC Notified ‘In Due Course,’ Awaits Ministries’ Inputs: Rajya Sabha Q&A

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8th CPC Notified ‘In Due Course,’ Awaits Ministries’ Inputs: Rajya Sabha Q&A

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTIONS No. 2642

TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025/ SRAVANA 21, 1947 (SAKA)

“EIGHTH CPC”

2642: Shri Javed Ali Khan:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

(a) the details of dates on which inputs regarding constitution of Eighth CPC were sought from major stakeholder, including Ministries/Departments of Central Government;

(b) the details of responses received from above Ministries/Departments along with the date of their receipt;

(c) the reasons as to why Government has failed to notify the Commission even after lapse of around 7 months;

(d) whether fiscal condition of Central Government is not commensurate to constitute Eighth CPC;

(e) if so, the reasons and factors responsible for such a poor fiscal condition; and

(f) the timeline by which the Commission would be notified and Chairperson and Members would be appointed?

Also read: Terms of Reference for 8th CPC: Key Proposals from Secretary Staff Side NC(JCM) to DoPT: Rajya Sabha QA

ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) Inputs for the terms of reference of the Eighth CPC had been sought from the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel & Training and all the States vide communications dated 17.01.2025 and 17.02.2025.

(b) & (c): The inputs sought are still being received and the official notification would be issued in due course.

(d):It has been decided by the Government to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission.

(e): Does not arise.

(f): Official notification would be issued in due course. The Chairperson and Members of the 8th CPC would be appointed once the 8th CPC is notified by the Government.

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DA/DR Arrears from COVID Period Not Feasible: Government Clarified again in Lok Sabha

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DA/DR Arrears from COVID Period Not Feasible: Government Clarified again in Lok Sabha

Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Lok Sabha

Un-Starred Question No 3638
To be answered on Monday, 11th August, 2025
Sravana 20, 1947 (Saka)

DA Arrears for Central Government Employees during COVID-19

3638. Shri Anand Bhadauria :

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state :

(a) whether the decision to freeze 18 months dearness allowance and dearness relief for Central Government employees and pensioners during COVID-19 were taken due to economic disruption and to ease pressure on Government finances;

(b) if so, whether fiscal condition of the Government is still under pressure and is on the verge of bankruptcy;

(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for failure of the Government to keep the robust fiscal condition of the country upto the mark which it inherited in legacy in 2014; and

(d) if not, the time by which the Government would release the arrears of 18 months DA/DR?

Answer
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance
(Shri Pankaj Chaudhary)

(a) The decision to freeze three instalments of Dearness Allowance (DA) / Dearness Relief (DR) to Central Government employees / pensioners due from 01.01.2020, 01.07.2020 & 01.01.2021 was taken in the context of COVID-19, which caused economic disruption, so as to ease pressure on Government finances.

(b)& (c) The fiscal deficit of the Government of India has narrowed from 9.2 per cent in the Financial Year (FY) 2020-21 to 4.4 per cent in the FY 2025-26 (Budget Estimates).

(d) The adverse financial impact of pandemic in 2020 and the financing of welfare measures taken by the Government had a fiscal spill over beyond FY 2020-21. Therefore, arrears of DA/DR were not considered feasible.

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No Proposal to Restore Old Pension Scheme for Central Government Employees Under NPS: Lok Sabha QA

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No Proposal to Restore Old Pension Scheme for Central Government Employees Under NPS

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. *308

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 11 AUGUST, 2025/ SRAVANA 20, 1947 (SAKA)

RESTORATION OF OLD PENSION SCHEME

*308. SHRI SUDAMA PRASAD
SHRI UTKARSH VERMA MADHUR

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor along with the reasons for introducing UPS;

(b) whether the Government is aware about the non-feasibility of the New Pension Scheme and if so, the details thereof;

(c) the reasons for excluding unemployed son, unmarried/widowed/divorced daughter and dependent parents from the definition of family in UPS; and

(d) the reasons for the reduced pension in UPS as compared to OPS and the declaration of UPS only through a Press release?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF FINANCE
(SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

(a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *308 REGARDING “RESTORATION OF OLD PENSION SCHEME” RAISED BY SHRI SUDAMA PRASAD AND SHRI UTKARSH VERMA MADHUR, ANSWERED ON 11.08.2025.

(a) to (c) There is no proposal under consideration of the Government of India for restoration of Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in respect of Central Government employees covered under National Pension System (NPS). The Government had moved away from OPS due to its unsustainable fiscal liability on the Government exchequer. NPS is a defined contribution-based scheme which was introduced for Central Government employees (except armed forces) joining service on or after 01.01.2004. With a view of improving upon the pensionary benefits for such employees, a Committee was constituted under the chairpersonship of the then Finance Secretary to suggest measures to modify the NPS. Based on the deliberations of the Committee with stakeholders, Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) has been introduced as an option under NPS with the objective of providing defined benefits after retirement to the Central Government employees covered under the NPS.

The features of UPS including the definition of family have been designed in such a way so as to ensure payment of assured payouts while also maintaining fiscal sustainability of the fund. Further, the Government employees who opt for UPS under NPS shall also be eligible for option for availing benefits under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 or the CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 2023, in the event of death of the Government servant during service or his discharge on the ground of invalidation or disablement.

(d) UPS has been introduced through a notification by the Government on 24.01.2025, as an option under NPS. Under UPS, assured payout is admissible on retirement @ 50% of twelve monthly average basic pay, immediately prior to retirement after a minimum 25 years of qualifying service. In case of lesser qualifying service period, proportionate payout would be admissible.

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