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Gratuity Payment under NPS: Clarification on Eligibility for Central Employees

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.

Gratuity Rules 2025

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.

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