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Original Rule Text

F.R. 108-A. A person in employment other than Governments service or on leave granted from such employment, if in the interest of Government discretion he is appointed to a post under the Central Government, may, at of that Government, be treated as on joining time while he prepares for and makes the journey to join the post under Government, post and while under he prepares for and makes the journey on reversion from the such Government to return to his original employment. During such joining time he shall receive pay equal to the Pay, or in the case of joining time immediately following leave granted from the private employment, to the leave Salary, paid to him by his private employer prior to his appointment to Government service, or pay equal to the pay of the post in Government service, whichever is less.

What This Means

F.R. 108-A deals with the situation where someone working outside the government (either in a private company or on leave from a private job) is appointed to a Central Government post. It allows the government to treat this person as being on 'joining time' while they get ready and travel to join their new government job. This also applies when they eventually return to their original job after their stint in government. Think of it as a special allowance to cover the transition period.

During this joining time, the employee will receive a salary. This salary will be equal to either the pay they were getting from their previous employer (or the leave salary if they were on leave), or the pay of the government post they are joining, whichever is lower. This ensures that the employee isn't financially burdened during the transition period and can smoothly join the government service.

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

Key Points

  • •Applies to individuals joining Central Government from non-government employment.
  • •Government has the discretion to grant 'joining time'.
  • •Covers the period of preparation and travel to join the government post and return to the original employment.
  • •Salary during joining time is the lower of the previous employer's pay/leave salary or the government post's pay.
  • •Aims to facilitate smooth transition into and out of government service.

Practical Example

Priya was working as a software engineer at a private firm, 'Tech Solutions,' earning a monthly salary of ₹80,000. She gets selected for a position as a Technical Officer in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology with a starting salary of ₹70,000. The government, exercising its discretion under F.R. 108-A, grants her 10 days of joining time to relocate and prepare. During these 10 days, Priya will receive ₹70,000 (the lower of her previous salary and the government post's salary) as her joining time pay.

After two years of service, Priya decides to return to Tech Solutions. Again, the government grants her joining time. During this period, she will receive the lower of her government salary (₹70,000 plus increments) or her new salary at Tech Solutions (let's say ₹90,000). Therefore, she will receive her government salary during the joining time.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does F.R. 108-A automatically apply when someone joins from a private job?▼
No, the government has the discretion to decide whether to grant joining time under this rule. It's not automatic.
What happens if my previous employer's salary was higher than the government post's salary?▼
You will receive the government post's salary during the joining time. The rule specifies the lower of the two.
Is joining time under F.R. 108-A counted as service for pension or other benefits?▼
The rules regarding counting joining time towards service benefits may vary. Refer to the specific rules governing service benefits for clarification.
Does this rule apply to someone joining the Central Government from a State Government?▼
No, this rule specifically addresses individuals joining from employment *other than* Government service. Joining from another government (State or Central) is governed by different rules.
What documents are required to claim joining time pay under F.R. 108-A?▼
Typically, you'll need to provide proof of your previous salary (e.g., salary slips, employment certificate) and the government order granting you joining time.

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

Test Your Knowledge

Question 1 of 3

According to F.R. 108-A, which of the following conditions must be met for an individual joining Central Government service from a private company to be eligible for joining time benefits?

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