Andhra Pradesh sets December 31 deadline for pension scheme switch

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  The Andhra Pradesh government has set December 31, 2026, as the deadline for eligible people to choose coverage under the Old Pension Scheme.

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  The one-time option applies to serving and retired employees and family pension beneficiaries covered by the guidelines.

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  Eligible employees are those whose recruitment notification or advertisement was issued before September 1, 2004, but who were appointed on or after that date.

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  The government issued detailed operational guidelines on November 9, 2026, for processing the choices.

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  The option follows the government’s adoption of a similar policy for employees affected by the introduction of the National Pension System.

Who

Andhra Pradesh government employees whose recruitment notice was issued before September 1, 2004, but who were appointed on or after that date. Serving and retired employees and family pension beneficiaries are covered.

What

The government issued guidelines for a one-time option to shift from the Contributory Pension Scheme to the Old Pension Scheme.

When

The guidelines were issued on November 9, 2026. Options must be submitted by December 31, 2026.

Where

Andhra Pradesh.

Why

The government adopted a one-time option similar to the Central government’s policy for employees whose recruitment process began before the National Pension System was introduced but whose appointments came later.

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