Haryana Cabinet approves one-time one-way switch facility under Unified Pension Scheme for State Government employees

5 Dariya News

Chandigarh 18-May-2026

Haryana Cabinet which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today accorded approval to Unified Pension Scheme in respect of Haryana Government employees (introduction of a one-time one-way switch facility). Notably, the Government of India had introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an option under the National Pension System (NPS) vide notification dated January 24, 2025, which became effective from April 1, 2025. 

Similarly, on the pattern of the Government of India, the Haryana Government had also introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for State Government employees vide notification dated July 2, 2025, effective from August 1, 2025. Subsequently, the Government of India, vide Office Memorandum dated August 25, 2025, introduced a one-time, one-way switch facility from the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to the National Pension System (NPS).

In view of this, the aforesaid mentioned decision is also required to be adopted by State Government in respect of its employees in reference to notification dated July 2, 2025, that a one-time, one-way switch facility from Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to Haryana New Pension Scheme (NPS) will be made available to all State Government employees who have opted for Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).

This switch facility may be exercised by Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) optees at any time, but not later than one year prior to the date of superannuation. In case the switch facility is not exercised within the aforesaid timeline, the employee will continue under Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) by default, provided further that the switch facility will not be allowed in cases of removal, dismissal, or compulsory retirement as a penalty, or in cases where disciplinary proceedings under major penalty are ongoing or contemplated.