The Economic Times

Centre extends Old Pension Scheme (OPS) benefit to compassionate ground appointees: Application date to decide eligibility; who will benefit?

Central government employees appointed on compassionate grounds before 2004, but joining after, can now opt for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). This decision extends the benefit previously granted to regular appointees who applied before the January 1, 2004, cutoff. The move follows inter-ministerial consultations and addresses demands from employee unions, offering a significant relief for affected families.