Centre announces additional benefits for NPS retirees under Unified Pension Scheme; claims open until June 30

The Finance Ministry announced that Central government employees who retired under NPS on or before March 31, 2025, with at least 10 years of service, are eligible for Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) benefits. They can choose between a lump-sum payout or a monthly top-up if their NPS pension is lower than the UPS entitlement.