UPS contributions: Centre clarifies rules for probation, suspension & leave
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- ✓The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare issued memorandums on October 27 clarifying Unified Pension Scheme rules.
- ✓Central government employees must make pension contributions during probation.
- ✓However, staff can choose whether to contribute while under suspension.
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The latest instructions also cover delayed deposits, restoration of investment units and who processes retirement benefits for employees on deputation.
Central government employees covered by the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) cannot skip pension contributions during probation. However, they can choose whether to contribute while under suspension. Those absent from duty without pay or leave salary will not have to make contributions, and the government will not contribute on their behalf for that period.
The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) has issued a series of office memorandums (OMs) dated October 27, clarifying how contributions should be handled in these situations. The instructions cover probation, suspension, absence from duty, delayed deposits and employees retiring while on deputation.
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