Gratuity benefits extended to Central Govt employees under NPS: The government has extended Retirement Gratuity and Death Gratuity benefits to Central Government employees covered by the Unified Pension Scheme. This clarification follows the Ministry of Finance notification of 24th January 2025, introducing the Unified Pension Scheme as an option for new Central Government employees. Employees opting into this scheme, which provides a one-time option for those initially under the National Pension System (NPS), will now be eligible for the gratuity benefits under the existing Central Civil Service (Payment of Gratuity under National Pension System) Rules.