New Delhi: The government on Tuesday extended the deadline to switch from the National Pension System (NPS) to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) till November 30, against the earlier date of September 30.

The deadline has been extended for eligible employees, past retirees, and legally wedded spouses of deceased retirees to exercise their option to join the UPS by two months, according to a notification by the Department of Financial Services (DFS).

In the official communication to the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), the DFS said the decision was taken after receiving multiple requests from stakeholders seeking more time in view of recent changes announced under the scheme.

The Finance Ministry has directed the PFRDA to make necessary changes in the Central R

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