The J&K Government has issued an official order regarding the transition from the New Pension Scheme (NPS) to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for government employees who joined service before January 1, 2010, and were incorrectly enrolled in NPS. This follows several court directives on the matter.
Under this order, affected employees will have the option to migrate back to OPS (also called the Defined Benefit Pension System). Those opting for OPS must apply through the Finance Department by December 31, 2026.
Employees who choose to remain in NPS will continue with all NPS benefits. Those migrating to OPS will have their NPS contributions transferred to a Government Pension Fund, and monthly pension will be calculated as 50% of last drawn basic pay after 20 years of qualifying service.
For University of Jammu regular employees who are affected by this order, the Finance Section of JU will hold a guidance session on October 10, 2026, at the Convention Hall. Employees must carry their service books and NPS account statements.
For full text of the government order and FAQs, visit the J&K Finance Department website at finance.jk.gov.in. Employees with queries can email [email protected].
