Published on : 06 Oct 2025, 11:30 am

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that the state government has formally adopted the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) , a restructured version of the National Pension System (NPS) recently unveiled by the Government of India.

Under the new scheme, the government’s contribution rises from 10% to 18.5%, significantly enhancing the post-retirement benefits of state government employees. The UPS aims to align Assam’s pension structure with that of central government employees, ensuring parity in long-term financial security.

Existing employees will be given a one-year transition window to shift from NPS to UPS, with accumulated contributions to be seamlessly transferred.

Chief Minister Sarma stated that the adop

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