UPS Contribution During Probation – DoPPW OM 27 Oct 2026
UPS CONTRIBUTION DURING PROBATION
Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare – OM No. 57/03/2022-P&PW(B)/8361
Issuing AuthorityDoPPW, Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Date of Issue27 October 2026
OM No.57/03/2022-P&PW(B)/8361
SubjectContribution during the period of probation
Important Notice: The DoPPW has issued a clarification regarding the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), confirming that subscribers are required to make contributions even during their period of probation. This rule ensures continuous accrual of pension benefits from the start of service.
Probation Period
Covered
Under UPS
Subscriber Duty
Mandatory
Must contribute
Governing Rule
Rule 6(6)
UPS Rules, 2025
Action Required
Strict Compliance
By all Ministries
Key Provisions of the OM
- Statutory Basis: The clarification is based on Rule 6(6) of the Central Civil Services (Implementation of Unified Pension Scheme under the National Pension System) Rules, 2025.
- Mandatory Contribution: The subscriber shall contribute to the Unified Pension Scheme during the period of probation. There is no exemption from contribution during this period.
- Implementation Directive: All Ministries and Departments have been instructed to bring these provisions to the notice of personnel handling UPS/NPS matters.
- Strict Compliance: The OM directs strict implementation of this rule across all attached and subordinate offices.
What This Means for New Employees
- Early Start to Pension Building: New Central Government employees on probation will begin building their UPS corpus immediately from their first month of service.
- No Deduction Exemption: You cannot opt out of UPS contributions just because you are on probation. Deductions will be made from your salary.
- Long-Term Benefit: This ensures that your total qualifying service for pension purposes is maximized from the date of joining, without any gaps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to contribute to UPS during my probation period?
Yes, per Rule 6(6) of the UPS Rules 2025, subscribers are required to make contributions even during the probation period.
Is there any exemption from UPS deductions while on probation?
No, the DoPPW OM explicitly states that contributions shall be made by the subscriber during the period of probation.
Will this probation period count towards my final pension?
Yes, since you and the government will be contributing to the corpus from day one, this period will be accounted for in your overall pension calculation.
Where can I download the official OM PDF?
You can download it directly using the "Download OM PDF" button on this page.
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