UPSSSC PET 2026 (25 Oct Shift 2)
When did the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) come into effect across India ?
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Answer: Option D — 1st April, 2025
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The Unified Pension Scheme for central government employees, approved in August 2024, came into effect on 1 April 2025. It assures a pension of 50% of the average basic pay of the last 12 months for employees with at least 25 years of service.
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