Tamil Nadu News

TAPS G.O 2026

January 13 , 2026 13 hrs 0 min 18 0

The Tamil Nadu Government has implemented the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) for State government employees from January 1, 2026.
A Government Order (G.O.) was issued by the Finance Department on January 9, 2026, to enforce the scheme.
All government employees joining service from January 1, 2026, will be compulsorily covered under TAPS.
Employees covered under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and retiring on or after January 1, 2026, will come under TAPS.
Employees who were in service before January 1, 2026, under CPS can choose TAPS or CPS benefits at the time of retirement.
Under TAPS, employees will get an assured pension equal to 50% of last-drawn basic pay and dearness allowance (DA), with 10% contribution by the employee and the remaining amount paid by the State Government.