The government has extended a one-time option for central government employees who joined service between April 1 and August 31, 2025, allowing them to migrate from the National Pension System (NPS) to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).

According to a statement issued by the finance ministry on Tuesday, employees can exercise this option on or before September 30, 2025, in line with the cut-off date already set for other eligible categories under the UPS.

The move is aimed at giving central government employees greater flexibility and an informed choice in planning their post-retirement financial security, the ministry added.