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Rule 35 - GPF Transfer on Govt. Job Change | KartavyaDesk

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Original Rule Text

(i) the amount of subscriptions with interest thereon, standing to his credit in such Contributory Provident Fund on the date of transfer shall with the consent of the other Government, if any, be transferred to his credit in the Fund; (ii) the amount of Government contributions, with interest thereon, standing to his credit in such Contributory Provident Fund shall, with the consent of the other Government, if any, be credited to the Central Revenues (Civil); and (iii) he shall thereupon be entitled to count towards pension, service rendered prior to the date of permanent transfer, to the e):tent permissible under the relevant Pension Rules.

What This Means

GPF Rule 35 deals with what happens to your Provident Fund (PF) when you permanently transfer from one government job to another, especially if your previous job had a Contributory Provident Fund (CPF). Basically, it outlines how your PF money is handled during such a transfer. It ensures that your own contributions and the government's contributions are treated correctly, and that your previous service counts towards your pension eligibility. This rule is important for government employees who move between different government departments or agencies, as it protects their retirement savings and service benefits.

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Key Points

  • •Your own CPF contributions (with interest) are transferred to your GPF account in the new department, with the consent of both governments.
  • •The government's CPF contributions (with interest) from your previous job are credited to the Central Revenues (Civil).
  • •You can count your previous service towards your pension, as per the applicable pension rules.
  • •The transfer requires the consent of both the previous and current employing governments.

Practical Example

Suppose Mr. Sharma was working with the Ministry of Agriculture and had a CPF account with a balance of ₹5,00,000 (employee contribution with interest) and ₹3,00,000 (government contribution with interest). He gets a permanent transfer to the Ministry of Finance. According to Rule 35, his ₹5,00,000 will be transferred to his new GPF account in the Ministry of Finance, after both ministries agree. The ₹3,00,000 government contribution will be credited to the Central Revenues (Civil). Furthermore, his years of service in the Ministry of Agriculture will be considered when calculating his pension benefits in the Ministry of Finance, subject to the pension rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to the government's contribution to my CPF when I transfer?▼
The government's contribution, along with the interest earned on it, is credited to the Central Revenues (Civil).
Do I need to do anything to initiate the transfer of my CPF balance?▼
Yes, you need to inform both your previous and current departments about your transfer and request the transfer of your CPF balance. The departments will then coordinate the necessary actions.
Will my previous service automatically count towards my pension in the new department?▼
While Rule 35 allows for it, the extent to which your previous service counts towards pension depends on the specific pension rules applicable to your situation. Check with your new department's HR or pension department for clarification.
What if one of the governments doesn't consent to the transfer?▼
Rule 35 requires the consent of both governments. If consent is not given, the transfer of funds and service counting towards pension may not be possible, and alternative arrangements might need to be explored.

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Test Your Knowledge

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According to GPF Rule 35, when a government employee permanently transfers from a job with a Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) to another government job, what happens to the government's contributions (with interest) from the previous CPF account?

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