New Delhi, Oct 22: Nearly 4 percent of Central Government employees enrolled under the National Pension System (NPS) have migrated to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) till October 14, 2025, according to official data released by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
According to the figures provided by PFRDA in response to an RTI query, a total of 24,66,314 central government employees were enrolled in the NPS as of October 12, 2025. Of these, 97,094 employees have opted to switch to the new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) by mid-October, marking a transition rate of approximately 3.94 percent.
The PFRDA’s department-wise breakup shows that the Civil Services accounted for the highest number of migrations, with 38,569 employees moving to UPS. This was followed by Railways with 23,529, Post with 18,303, Telecom with 3549, and Defence with 11,144 employees shifting to the new scheme.
The data highlights the growing traction of UPS among central government employees since its rollout. The UPS was introduced as a more secure and defined-benefit retirement plan, addressing long-standing concerns among employees regarding the market-linked nature of the NPS.
According to the X handle @8thpaycommission, which shared the figures on Tuesday, “Of 24,66,314 central government employees under NPS, 97,094 have migrated to UPS as on October 14, 25, approximately 3.94 percent.”
The shift comes amid continued deliberations over the future of pension reforms in India, with employee unions and associations pushing for greater pension security and predictability. While the NPS remains the dominant pension mechanism for new entrants in government service post-2004, the emergence of UPS indicates a growing inclination toward hybrid or defined-benefit models that offer assured income post-retirement.
The PFRDA’s latest data is expected to feed into ongoing discussions within the government regarding the sustainability, popularity, and comparative advantages of both pension frameworks.
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