Srinagar, Sep 28, Sept. 29 -- The government has approved a one-time option for eligible government employees covered under the New Pension Scheme (NPS) to switch over to the Defined Pension Scheme, commonly known as the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). The decision has been issued by the Finance Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, through Government Order No. 305-F of 2026, dated September 28, 2026, following approval by the Council of Ministers on September 10, 2026.PoliticsAs per the order, the benefit will apply to government employees who were appointed against posts or vacancies that had been advertised or notified for recruitment before the notification of the New Pension Scheme under SRO-400 dated December 24, 2009, but who joined...