The deadline for Central Government employees to choose the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) is coming soon. The last date is September 30, only eight days left. Employees who want to join UPS but face problems online can submit their applications offline, as allowed by PFRDA.
Many new employees who joined after April 1, 2025, and work at different locations, have not yet submitted their forms to get a Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN). These employees must complete and submit Form A1 on time to choose UPS. They need to provide all required information in the form. According to PFRDA, new members must physically submit Form A1 by September 30 to opt for UPS.
Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) Notification
The Central Government has notified the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) through Notification F. No. FX-1/3/2024-PR on January 24, 2025, by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. The PFRDA Regulations for UPS under NPS were notified on March 19, 2025. The Central Civil Services Rules for UPS under NPS were notified on September 2, 2025, by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPPW).
Submission of Form A1 for New Employees
Many new employees who joined Central Government service on or after April 1, 2025, are posted in different parts of the country and have not submitted their forms to create a Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN). With the September 30 deadline approaching, all departments have been informed.
Employees who joined on or after April 1, 2025, and want to choose UPS must submit a completed Form A1 to their Nodal Office, Head of Training Institute, or Head of their current Institute before the due date. The Head of Institute will forward the form to the Cadre Controlling Authority or Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) where the employee is posted.