<h1>PFRDA Issues Regulations for Unified Pension Scheme Under NPS, Effective April 2025 for Central Govt Employees</h1> The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued regulations for the implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) under the National Pension System (NPS), effective from April 1, 2025. These regulations apply to three categories of central government employees: those in service as of April 1, 2025, new recruits joining on or after this date, and retirees or their spouses eligible for UPS. Enrollment and claim forms will be accessible online and can also be submitted physically. This follows the government's January 2025 notification for central government employees under NPS.