New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Over 1.18 lakh Central Government workers chose the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as of mid-July 2026, the government informed Parliament. The total number of subscribers, including new recruits, existing staff, and former retirees who opted for the scheme, stood at 1,18,195 as on July 19, 2026.

The Ministry of Finance, in a written reply submitted by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha, outlined the enrolment figures, policy updates, and administrative provisions made since the rollout of the pension framework.

"Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), notified on 24.01.2025, has been introduced as an option under National Pension System (NPS) with the objective of providing assured monthly payout after retirement t...