CCS (Implementation of UPS) Rules, 2025 released for Central Government employees
Union Minister Jitendra Singh released the CCS (Implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme under the National Pension System) Rules, 2025 at the 14th Pension Adalat on 10 September 2025, enabling Central Government employees to choose between NPS and UPS.
Summary
Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh released the CCS (Implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme under the National Pension System) Rules, 2025 during the 14th Pension Adalat at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 10 September 2025. The rules enable Central Government employees to choose between the National Pension System (NPS) and the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The minister also released a short film answering frequently asked questions on UPS. The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare has planned an outreach drive through social media, its YouTube channel and workshops across ministries.
Key facts
- Released
- 10 Sep 2025, 14th Pension Adalat, Vigyan Bhawan
- Rules
- CCS (Implementation of UPS under NPS) Rules, 2025
- Choice
- Between NPS and UPS for Central Government employees
- Released by
- Jitendra Singh
- Outreach
- DoPPW: FAQ film, social media, workshops
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The CCS rules released on 10 September 2025 enable Central Government employees to choose between NPS and which scheme?
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Correct answer: C — Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)
The CCS (Implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme under the National Pension System) Rules, 2025 let employees choose between NPS and the newly introduced UPS.
At which event were the CCS (Implementation of UPS under NPS) Rules, 2025 released?
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Correct answer: A — 14th Pension Adalat at Vigyan Bhawan
Jitendra Singh released the rules during the 14th Pension Adalat held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 10 September 2025.