Centre gives IAS officers final shot to choose pension scheme

The Union Government has given IAS officers a last opportunity to choose their retirement pension plan: they must notify by November 30, 2025 whether they wish to stay with the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), continue under the National Pension System (NPS), or switch to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).

According to a circular issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), many central officers have repeatedly deferred this decision despite prior chances. With the fresh November 30 deadline, the government warns that future flexibility will be “extremely limited.”