UPS vs NPS 2026

UPS vs NPS Calculator

Compare Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) vs National Pension System — which gives you more?

UPS from Apr 202550% Assured PensionNPS Market ReturnsSide-by-Side Comparison
UPS launched April 2025: Central govt employees can switch from NPS to UPS. UPS guarantees 50% of last 12-month average basic pay as pension (with 10+ years service).

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UPS (Assured)

Monthly Pension₹44,319
Lump Sum at Retire₹35,455
Your Contribution₹8,864/mo
Govt Contribution₹16,398/mo
DA-linked revisionYes
Market RiskNone

NPS (Market-Linked)

Monthly Pension₹56,452
60% Tax-Free Lump Sum₹1,69,35,532
Your Contribution₹8,864/mo
Govt Contribution₹12,409/mo
DA-linked revisionNo
Market RiskYes

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NPS @ 10% by ₹12,133/mo

NPS lump sum is higher but pension depends on market returns

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Frequently Asked Questions

UPS is a new pension option effective from April 1, 2025. It guarantees 50% of last 12-month average basic pay as pension (for ≥25 years of service), unlike market-linked NPS.

Under UPS, the government contributes 18.5% of Basic+DA (vs 14% in NPS). Employee contributes 10%, same as NPS.

Yes. Employees who joined after January 2004 and are currently under NPS can opt for UPS. Once opted, the switch is irrevocable.

Family pension under UPS is 60% of the employee's assured pension amount, payable to the spouse for life. A lump sum of 1/10th of monthly emoluments per 6-month period of service is also payable.