Rule 13 - Previous Service
Original Rule Text
13. Service in State Governments.- (1) In the case of a Government servant belonging to a State Government, who was initially appointed in a pensionable establishment of the State Government on or before 31st December, 2003 and who is permanently transferred to a service or post to which these rules apply, the continuous service rendered under the State Government in an officiating or temporary or substantive capacity shall qualify:
Provided that continuous service rendered under that Government in an officiating or temporary capacity shall qualify if that service is followed without interruption by substantive appointment in the State Government or the Central Government.
(2) In the case of a Government servant belonging to a State Government who is appointed with proper permission to a service or post to which these rules apply after acceptance of his resignation from the service of State Government, the continuous service rendered under the State Government in an officiating or temporary or substantive capacity shall qualify, subject to the condition that the service rendered under that Government in an officiating or temporary capacity is followed without interruption by substantive appointment in the State Government or the Central Government.
Explanation.- A Government servant shall be deemed to have been appointed in the Government with proper permission if he had applied for the service or post in the Government with previous permission of the State Government and the order of the State Government clearly indicates that the employee is resigning to join the post in the Government with proper permission of the State Government.
liability for pension and gratuity in cases covered under sub-rule (1) and sub-rule (2) shall be borne by Government and no recovery of proportionate pension shall be made from the State Government.
What This Means
Rule 13(2) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, deals with how your previous service in a State Government counts towards your pension when you join the Central Government. Basically, if you resigned from a State Government job and then, with proper permission, joined a Central Government job covered by these pension rules, your past service might be considered for pension benefits. This is especially relevant for individuals who transition from state to central government roles.
The key condition is that your service in the State Government, even if it was temporary or officiating, must have led directly to a permanent (substantive) position, either in the State Government itself or in the Central Government. There shouldn't be any breaks in service between your temporary/officiating role and your permanent appointment. This ensures that your prior service is recognized and contributes to your overall pension eligibility under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021. This rule is important for calculating your qualifying service for pension benefits.
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Key Points
- 1Applies to State Government employees who resign and join Central Government service.
- 2Previous service (temporary, officiating, or substantive) in the State Government can be counted.
- 3Continuous service is crucial: no breaks between temporary/officiating and substantive appointments.
- 4Proper permission is required for joining the Central Government service after resigning from the State Government.
- 5The rule aims to provide pension benefits to those transitioning from state to central government jobs.
Practical Example
Ms. Priya Sharma worked as a temporary clerk in the Rajasthan State Government for 3 years. After that, she was appointed as a permanent clerk in the same department. She then applied for and got selected as an Assistant in the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) with proper permission from the Rajasthan Government. According to Rule 13(2) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, her 3 years of temporary service and subsequent permanent service in the Rajasthan State Government will be counted towards her qualifying service for pension benefits under the Central Government, as there was no break in her service before joining the Central Government.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'proper permission' mean in this context?▼
Does this rule apply if I was terminated from my State Government job?▼
What if there was a gap of a few months between my State Government job and my Central Government job?▼
If my service in the State Government was purely contractual, will it be counted?▼
Where can I find the official CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 document?▼
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Test Your Knowledge
Question 1 of 3
According to Rule 13(2) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, under what condition can a State Government employee's previous service be counted for pension after joining Central Government service?