PFRDA Defers NPS Fee Hike; Government Clarifies UPS Contribution Rules
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has postponed the implementation of revised National Pension System (NPS) charges, including a Rs 200 onboarding fee and a 0.20% annual asset charge, from October 1 to December 1, 2026. Separately, the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare clarified that central government employees under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) must contribute during probation but may opt out during suspension, with no contributions required during unpaid absences. These updates aim to clarify fee structures and contribution rules under NPS.
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