Retirement gratuity is paid to retiring government servants, requiring a minimum of 5 years of qualifying service.
It is calculated as 1/4th of a month's basic pay plus dearness allowance (DA) for each completed six-month period of qualifying service.
The Centre has issued a clarification on gratuity eligibility criteria for central government employees under the Central Civil Services (Payment of Gratuity under National Pension System) Rules, 2021.
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoP&PW) received references seeking clarification on eligibility for payment of gratuity to central government servants under the National Pension System on resignation.
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoP&PW) has been receiving various references/RTI applications seeking information/clarification regarding eligibility for payment of gratuity.
Author's summary: Centre clarifies gratuity eligibility for central employees under NPS.