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India-UK Social Security Agreement: Double Contributions Convention

12 February 20261 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSIndia-UK Social SecurityAgreement: DoubleContributionsConvention12 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India and the United Kingdom concluded a reciprocal pact on social security aimed at workers sent abroad for a limited period.

Key facts

  • Pact: Social Security Agreement (SSA), alias DCC.
  • Applies both ways, so both countries benefit.
  • Postings covered last 36 months at most.
  • Contribution goes to the home country system alone.

What it does

  • Prevents one worker paying social security in two countries.
  • Makes short postings cheaper for employees.

Exam angle

  • Full forms: SSA and DCC.
  • Maximum assignment length: 36 months.
  • Partner: United Kingdom.

Test yourself

1. The India-UK Social Security Agreement is also known by which name?

The SSA is also called a Double Contributions Convention.

2. Under the India-UK Social Security Agreement, temporary assignments of up to how many months are covered?

The pact covers assignments up to 36 months.

3. Under the India-UK Social Security Agreement, an employee on temporary assignment contributes to which system?

Employees pay only into their home country system.

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