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OPS Vs UPS Vs OPN Retirement Pension Calculation Overview

Retirement Benefits Calculation (OPS/UPS/NPS): A Comprehensive Overview. Download OPS Vs UPS Vs NPS Retirement Pension Calculation Overview in PDF 

As individuals approach retirement, understanding their financial future becomes crucial. This article outlines the retirement benefits based on varying years of service under different pension schemes: the Unified Pension System (UPS) and the New Pension System (NPS).

Current Profile

  • Age: 34 years
  • Current Service: 12 years
  • Basic Salary: ₹45,000
  • Dearness Allowance (DA): 50% of Basic Salary

1. Retiring Now (12 Years of Service)

Salary Breakdown:

  • Basic Salary: ₹45,000
  • DA: 50% of Basic Salary = ₹22,500
  • Total Emoluments (Basic + DA): ₹67,500

Unified Pension System (UPS):

  • Pension Calculation: Proportional pension (12/25) of 50% of Basic Salary
  • Monthly Pension: Pension=50%×(1225)×45,000=₹10,800\text{Pension} = 50\% \times \left(\frac{12}{25}\right) \times 45,000 = ₹10,800Pension=50%×(2512​)×45,000=₹10,800

New Pension System (NPS):

  • Total NPS Corpus (approx.): ₹18 lakh
  • Lump Sum (20% of Corpus): ₹3.6 lakh
  • Corpus for Pension: Corpus=80%×18 lakh=₹14.4 lakh\text{Corpus} = 80\% \times 18 \text{ lakh} = ₹14.4 \text{ lakh}Corpus=80%×18 lakh=₹14.4 lakh
  • Annual Pension: 7%×14.4 lakh=₹1.008 lakh7\% \times 14.4 \text{ lakh} = ₹1.008 \text{ lakh}7%×14.4 lakh=₹1.008 lakh
  • Monthly Pension: 1.008 lakh12=₹8,400\frac{1.008 \text{ lakh}}{12} = ₹8,400121.008 lakh​=₹8,400

2. Retiring After 8 Years (20 Years of Service)

Salary Breakdown (after 20 years of increments):

  • Basic Salary: 45,000×(1+0.03)20=₹60,23545,000 \times (1 + 0.03)^{20} = ₹60,23545,000×(1+0.03)20=₹60,235
  • DA: DA=60,235×0.50=₹30,118DA = 60,235 \times 0.50 = ₹30,118DA=60,235×0.50=₹30,118
  • Total Emoluments: Total=60,235+30,118=₹90,353Total = 60,235 + 30,118 = ₹90,353Total=60,235+30,118=₹90,353

Unified Pension System (UPS):

  • Monthly Pension: Pension=50%×(2025)×60,235=₹24,094\text{Pension} = 50\% \times \left(\frac{20}{25}\right) \times 60,235 = ₹24,094Pension=50%×(2520​)×60,235=₹24,094

New Pension System (NPS):

  • Total NPS Corpus (approx.): ₹30 lakh
  • Lump Sum (20% of Corpus): ₹6 lakh
  • Monthly Pension: Annual Pension=7%×24 lakh=₹1.68 lakh\text{Annual Pension} = 7\% \times 24 \text{ lakh} = ₹1.68 \text{ lakh}Annual Pension=7%×24 lakh=₹1.68 lakh Monthly Pension=1.68 lakh12=₹14,000\text{Monthly Pension} = \frac{1.68 \text{ lakh}}{12} = ₹14,000Monthly Pension=121.68 lakh​=₹14,000

3. Retiring After 13 Years (25 Years of Service)

Salary Breakdown (after 25 years of increments):

  • Basic Salary: 45,000×(1+0.03)25=₹73,09145,000 \times (1 + 0.03)^{25} = ₹73,09145,000×(1+0.03)25=₹73,091
  • DA: DA=73,091×0.50=₹36,546DA = 73,091 \times 0.50 = ₹36,546DA=73,091×0.50=₹36,546
  • Total Emoluments: Total=73,091+36,546=₹109,637Total = 73,091 + 36,546 = ₹109,637Total=73,091+36,546=₹109,637

Unified Pension System (UPS):

  • Monthly Pension: Pension=50%×73,091=₹36,546\text{Pension} = 50\% \times 73,091 = ₹36,546Pension=50%×73,091=₹36,546

New Pension System (NPS):

  • Total NPS Corpus (approx.): ₹51 lakh
  • Lump Sum (20% of Corpus): ₹10.2 lakh
  • Monthly Pension: Annual Pension=7%×40.8 lakh=₹2.856 lakh\text{Annual Pension} = 7\% \times 40.8 \text{ lakh} = ₹2.856 \text{ lakh}Annual Pension=7%×40.8 lakh=₹2.856 lakh Monthly Pension=2.856 lakh12=₹23,800\text{Monthly Pension} = \frac{2.856 \text{ lakh}}{12} = ₹23,800Monthly Pension=122.856 lakh​=₹23,800

4. Retiring at Age 60 (26 Years of Service)

Salary Breakdown (after 26 years of increments):

  • Basic Salary: 45,000×(1+0.03)26=₹97,02045,000 \times (1 + 0.03)^{26} = ₹97,02045,000×(1+0.03)26=₹97,020
  • DA: DA=97,020×0.50=₹48,510DA = 97,020 \times 0.50 = ₹48,510DA=97,020×0.50=₹48,510
  • Total Emoluments: Total=97,020+48,510=₹145,530Total = 97,020 + 48,510 = ₹145,530Total=97,020+48,510=₹145,530

Unified Pension System (UPS):

  • Monthly Pension: Pension=50%×97,020=₹48,510\text{Pension} = 50\% \times 97,020 = ₹48,510Pension=50%×97,020=₹48,510
  • Lump Sum Calculation: Lump Sum=145,53010×(260.5)=₹27,56,186\text{Lump Sum} = \frac{145,530}{10} \times \left(\frac{26}{0.5}\right) = ₹27,56,186Lump Sum=10145,530​×(0.526​)=₹27,56,186

New Pension System (NPS):

  • Total NPS Corpus (approx.): ₹1.87 crore
  • Lump Sum (40% of Corpus): ₹74.8 lakh
  • Monthly Pension: Annual Pension=7%×1.12 crore=₹7.84 lakh\text{Annual Pension} = 7\% \times 1.12 \text{ crore} = ₹7.84 \text{ lakh}Annual Pension=7%×1.12 crore=₹7.84 lakh Monthly Pension=7.84 lakh12=₹65,333\text{Monthly Pension} = \frac{7.84 \text{ lakh}}{12} = ₹65,333Monthly Pension=127.84 lakh​=₹65,333

Summary Table

Retirement Scenario

Basic Salary

DA

Total Emoluments

Pension (UPS)

Pension (NPS)

Lump Sum (NPS)

Retiring Now (12 Years)

₹45,000

₹22,500

₹67,500

₹10,800

₹8,400

N/A

Retiring After 20 Years

₹60,235

₹30,118

₹90,353

₹24,094

₹14,000

₹6,000

Retiring After 25 Years

₹73,091

₹36,546

₹109,637

₹36,546

₹23,800

₹10.2 lakh

Retiring at Age 60 (26 Years)

₹97,020

₹48,510

₹145,530

₹48,510

₹65,333

₹74.8 lakh

Conclusion

Understanding the retirement benefits available under different scenarios is essential for financial planning. The UPS and NPS offer various pension options, ensuring a stable income after retirement. As policies may change, it's advisable to consult official sources or a financial expert for personalized advice. This will ensure you make informed decisions for a secure retirement.



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