Did the government extend UPS deadline? Check details on switch option, family payouts, tax benefits, and deadline details - Has the UPS deadline been extended?

The Finance Ministry has extended the deadline for central government employees to opt for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The cut-off date to exercise the UPS choice has been extended by two months, and is now set at November 30, 2025, for eligible existing employees, past retirees, and the legally wedded spouses of deceased past retirees. Has the UPS deadline been extended?