INCOME TAX30 Sept 2026
J&K allows one-time NPS to OPS switch for govt employees: Check eligibility, deadline and rules | Mint
Jammu and Kashmir has allowed some government employees on the National Pension System (NPS) to move to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) once. It covers staff whose post was notified before 24 December 2009 but who joined on or after 1 January 2010. The choice is final, so apply through your Drawing and Disbursing Officer before 28 December 2026.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Eligible J&K government employees can opt for OPS instead of NPS only once, and the option closes on 28 December 2026.
- To qualify, the post must have been advertised or notified before 24 December 2009, even if the employee actually joined on or after 1 January 2010.
- The decision cannot be reversed, and once OPS is sanctioned the NPS account is closed and the employee comes under GPF rules.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Check your recruitment notification and joining date now. If you appear eligible, submit your option through your Drawing and Disbursing Officer well before 28 December 2026, and consider taking expert guidance first since the choice cannot be reversed.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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