Unified Pension Scheme: How much pension, tax details and how it stacks up against NPS and OPS

Unified Pension Scheme: How much pension, tax details and how it stacks up against NPS and OPS

Government employees who choose the Centre’s Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) introduced on August 24 can expect a significant increase in their pension payments.  The government’s contribution under the UPS will rise to 18.5% from the current 14%, leading to a projected 19% increase in pensions for employees with a starting salary of Rs 50,000, according …

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Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for central government employees approved: 5 important things to know

Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for central government employees approved: 5 important things to know

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for central government employees on Saturday. This scheme will be effective from April 1, 2025, and will benefit 23 lakh central government employees. PM Modi said UPS will ensure the “dignity and financial security” of employees. He posted on X …

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