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How is the period of extraordinary leave or suspension treated in the calculation of average emoluments?
How is the period of extraordinary leave or suspension treated in the calculation of average emoluments?
What happens to an increment earned during the last ten months of service if the Government servant was on earned leave?
What happens to an increment earned during the last ten months of service if the Government servant was on earned leave?
When calculating average emoluments with incomplete months, what factor is used to divide these months?
When calculating average emoluments with incomplete months, what factor is used to divide these months?
When does the qualifying service for a Government servant commence?
When does the qualifying service for a Government servant commence?
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Which scenario will NOT affect the calculation of average emoluments during the last ten months of service?
Which scenario will NOT affect the calculation of average emoluments during the last ten months of service?
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If a Government servant was on earned leave and earned an increment during that time, when is it included in their average emoluments?
If a Government servant was on earned leave and earned an increment during that time, when is it included in their average emoluments?
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Under what condition does service on probation count for pension?
Under what condition does service on probation count for pension?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding service before the age of 18?
Which of the following statements is true regarding service before the age of 18?
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Which type of service does NOT qualify for pension?
Which type of service does NOT qualify for pension?
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What does the qualifying service not include in case of military service?
What does the qualifying service not include in case of military service?
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Which type of leave counts as qualifying service for pension?
Which type of leave counts as qualifying service for pension?
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How does suspension affect qualifying service for a Government servant?
How does suspension affect qualifying service for a Government servant?
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Service rendered on contract for a specified period counts towards pension under what condition?
Service rendered on contract for a specified period counts towards pension under what condition?
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What counts as qualifying service for pension for a Government servant who is dismissed and later reinstated on appeal?
What counts as qualifying service for pension for a Government servant who is dismissed and later reinstated on appeal?
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How is the interruption period between two spells of civil service treated for qualifying service?
How is the interruption period between two spells of civil service treated for qualifying service?
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What is the consequence of a resignation from service unless allowed to be withdrawn?
What is the consequence of a resignation from service unless allowed to be withdrawn?
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What is true regarding the counting of foreign service for pension eligibility?
What is true regarding the counting of foreign service for pension eligibility?
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What happens to a Government servant's past service when they are dismissed or removed?
What happens to a Government servant's past service when they are dismissed or removed?
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What must be done for the period of suspension to count as qualifying service?
What must be done for the period of suspension to count as qualifying service?
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Which of the following interruptions does NOT count as qualifying service?
Which of the following interruptions does NOT count as qualifying service?
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In which scenario does joining time count as qualifying service for pension?
In which scenario does joining time count as qualifying service for pension?
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What is the average emoluments for pension calculated as?
What is the average emoluments for pension calculated as?
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What is the formula for calculating the retirement gratuity?
What is the formula for calculating the retirement gratuity?
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How much pension is admissible per month?
How much pension is admissible per month?
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When is the family of a Government servant eligible for family pension?
When is the family of a Government servant eligible for family pension?
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What additional amount is included for calculating retirement gratuity?
What additional amount is included for calculating retirement gratuity?
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What is the GP for the pay scale from 01-07-2007 to 30-06-2008?
What is the GP for the pay scale from 01-07-2007 to 30-06-2008?
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What total amount is calculated for emoluments between 01-01-2009 and 30-06-2009?
What total amount is calculated for emoluments between 01-01-2009 and 30-06-2009?
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What percentage of the last drawn pay is the family pension?
What percentage of the last drawn pay is the family pension?
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What is the statement of average emoluments for retirement gratuity?
What is the statement of average emoluments for retirement gratuity?
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What is the maximum monthly earning limit for a family pension to be payable?
What is the maximum monthly earning limit for a family pension to be payable?
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In the case of twin children eligible for a family pension, how will the pension be distributed?
In the case of twin children eligible for a family pension, how will the pension be distributed?
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What is the maximum fraction of pension that a government servant may commute?
What is the maximum fraction of pension that a government servant may commute?
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If the fraction of pension to be commuted results in a fraction of a rupee, what should be done?
If the fraction of pension to be commuted results in a fraction of a rupee, what should be done?
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When will the commuted portion of the pension be restored?
When will the commuted portion of the pension be restored?
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What is required for an application for commutation of pension received after one year of retirement?
What is required for an application for commutation of pension received after one year of retirement?
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Who bears the fee for the medical examination needed for commutation of pension?
Who bears the fee for the medical examination needed for commutation of pension?
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What is operative from the date of receipt of the commutation value of pension (CVP)?
What is operative from the date of receipt of the commutation value of pension (CVP)?
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Study Notes
Qualifying Service
- Qualifying service for a government servant starts from the date they assume charge of their first post, whether it's substantive, officiating, or temporary.
- For individuals appointed before the age of 18, qualifying service begins on their 18th birthday. Service before 18 is considered "boy service" and doesn't count towards pension.
- Service on probation followed by confirmation in the same or another post is considered qualifying service for pension.
- Service as an apprentice generally doesn't qualify for pension, except for SAS apprentices in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department or Defence Accounts Department.
- Service rendered on contract followed by a pensionable appointment without interruption of duty can qualify for pension, subject to certain conditions.
- Pre-retirement civil service can be counted towards pension for re-employed government servants, subject to conditions.
- Military service before civil employment can also count towards pension.
- Periods spent on leave and Extra Ordinary Leave granted on medical certificate count as qualifying service.
- Extra Ordinary Leave without Medical Certificate can count as qualifying service in certain cases:
- When it's due to civil commotion preventing the government servant from joining or rejoining duty.
- When it's taken for higher scientific and technical studies.
- In the absence of a specific entry in the service book.
- The period of suspension counts as qualifying service if the government servant is fully exonerated or the suspension is deemed unjustified. This should be documented in the Service book.
- If there's no specific entry in the service book regarding the period of suspension and its treatment, it automatically counts as qualifying service.
- Periods spent on Foreign Service count as qualifying service.
- Non-receipt of pension contributions from the foreign employer during foreign service doesn't affect the finalization of pension, and that period is still treated as qualifying service.
- Joining time counts as qualifying service.
- Dismissal or removal from service results in forfeiture of past service.
- A government servant dismissed, removed, or compulsorily retired, but reinstated on appeal, is entitled to count their past service as qualifying.
- The period between dismissal, removal, or compulsory retirement and reinstatement, as well as any period of suspension, doesn't count as qualifying service unless it's regularized as duty or leave by a specific order of the reinstating authority.
- Resignation from service, unless withdrawn in public interest, results in forfeiture of past service.
- Resignation doesn't lead to forfeiture if it was to take up another government appointment with proper permission, whether temporary or permanent.
- Interruption between two spells of civil service is automatically condoned, and the pre-interruption service is treated as qualifying service. However, the interruption period itself doesn't count.
- If an interruption between two spells of civil service is covered by leave of the appropriate kind, it is treated as qualifying service.
- Interruption in service generally leads to forfeiture of past service, but there are exceptions.
- Dies-non doesn't count as qualifying service for pension.
Average Emoluments for Pension
- If a government servant was on earned leave during the last ten months of service and earned an increment that wasn't withheld, that increment is included in the average emoluments even if it wasn't actually drawn, as long as it falls due during the first 120 days of earned leave.
- If a government servant was on extraordinary leave or under suspension during the last ten months of service, the period of leave or suspension is disregarded in calculating average emoluments, and an equal period anterior to the ten months is included.
- When calculating average emoluments containing incomplete months, the factor dividing these split months is taken as 30, regardless of the actual number of days in the month.
Family Pension
- A government servant's family is eligible for family pension if they die:
- After completing one year of continuous service.
- Before completing one year of continuous service, provided they were declared fit for government service by a medical authority immediately prior to their appointment.
- After retirement and were in receipt of a pension or Compassionate Allowance at the time of death.
- Family pension is at a uniform rate of 30% of the last drawn pay, provided the earnings of the family members are not more than Rs. 2550 per month.
- If family pension is authorized to the parents of the deceased government servant, it is not payable at enhanced rates.
- When family pension is payable to twin children, it is paid in equal shares.
Commutation of Pension
- A government servant can commute a fraction of their pension, up to 40%, for a lump sum payment.
- If the fraction of pension to be commuted results in a fraction of a rupee, that fraction is ignored.
- The lump sum payable is calculated using a prescribed table of values.
- If the commuted value of pension results in a fraction, it is rounded off to the next higher rupee.
- The commuted portion of pension is restored after fifteen years from the date of commutation.
- Applications for commutation of pension received after one year of retirement require a medical fitness certificate from a qualified authority.
- The applicant bears the fee for the medical examination.
- The residuary pension is operative from the date of receipt of the Commuted Pension Value (CVP) or at the end of three months after the Accounts Officer issues authority, or on the date the CVP is credited by the bank to the applicant's account.
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This quiz explores the rules defining qualifying service for government servants, including key factors like age of appointment, service types, and conditions for pension eligibility. It covers specific details about probationary periods, apprenticeships, and military service considerations. Test your understanding of these important guidelines essential for pension considerations in civil service.
