Jammu and Kashmir Allows Eligible Employees to Switch from NPS to Old Pension Scheme
The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved a one-time option for eligible government employees to switch from the National Pension System (NPS) to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). This applies to employees appointed against posts advertised before December 24, 2009, but who joined service on or after January 1, 2010. Applications must be submitted by December 28, 2026, through the Drawing and Disbursing Officer. Once switched, the decision is final, and employees will be enrolled in the General Provident Fund.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 46/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, economictimes, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 29 Sept, 02:50 am. Other outlets followed.