BSNL Management has taken a decision to switch the existing Superannuation Pension (SAP) benefit to National Pension System (NPS)..

Recently, it has been decided by the Government of India that, a onetime, one way switch facility from UPS (Unified Pension Scheme) to NPS (National Pension Scheme) shall be made available to all the central government employees who have opted for UPS. Similarly in BSNL also, the Management has taken a decision to switch the SAP to NPS for the direct recruitee employees in BSNL. Accordingly, a meeting was held with the unions and associations on 25th August, 2025. Presently, the direct recruitee staffs in BSNL are being covered by the Superannuation Pension (SAP). Com.Ashwin Kumar, AGS, had participated in that meeting and conveyed our opinion in this regard. The representative of Life Insurance Company (LIC) was also invited to explain the pros and corns of the switch (SAP to NPS). Presently, the LIC is the custodian for the amount contributed by the BSNL of this SAP system. However, Management and LIC authority have explained the positive side of the switch. The representatives of unions and associations conveyed their stand with a request for submitting details about the switch and also the benefit of NPS.