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Original Rule Text

(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.

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.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Key Points

  • •Applies to State Government employees who resign and join Central Government service.
  • •Previous service (temporary, officiating, or substantive) in the State Government can be counted.
  • •Continuous service is crucial: no breaks between temporary/officiating and substantive appointments.
  • •Proper permission is required for joining the Central Government service after resigning from the State Government.
  • •The 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.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'proper permission' mean in this context?▼
'Proper permission' refers to the formal approval or No Objection Certificate (NOC) granted by the State Government allowing the employee to apply for and join the Central Government service.
Does this rule apply if I was terminated from my State Government job?▼
No, this rule applies only when you resign from your State Government job and subsequently join Central Government service with proper permission. Termination would not qualify under this rule.
What if there was a gap of a few months between my State Government job and my Central Government job?▼
If there's a break in service, even a short one, between your State Government job and your Central Government job, your previous service might not be counted towards pension benefits under this rule. The service must be continuous.
If my service in the State Government was purely contractual, will it be counted?▼
Generally, purely contractual service may not be counted unless the contract explicitly states that it will be considered for pension benefits and it is followed by a substantive appointment without a break.
Where can I find the official CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 document?▼
The official CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 document is available on the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) website.

This explanation was generated with AI assistance for educational purposes. Always refer to the official gazette notification for authoritative text.

Test Your Knowledge

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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?

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