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Clarification on Ceiling Limit of Gratuity for Government Servants under National Pension System (NPS)
By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 26 Dec 2025
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This circular clarifies the rules regarding the ceiling limit of gratuity for government servants covered under the National Pension System (NPS). It specifies that gratuity received from previous employment in autonomous bodies or public sector undertakings is taken into account when calculating the total admissible gratuity for government service. The order clarifies that gratuity for civil service or posts held after re-employment following military service is not subject to the ceiling limits applicable to previous service. These instructions are issued in consultation with the Department of Expenditure and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. All ministries and departments are requested to ensure strict compliance with these provisions.
City
New Delhi
State
Delhi
purpose of issuance
To clarify the ceiling limit of gratuity for government servants under the National Pension System (NPS) and rules regarding gratuity for re-employed personnel.
Most Important Details
The circular specifies that gratuity received from previous employment in autonomous bodies or PSUs is counted towards the total ceiling limit for government service, but clarifies that gratuity for civil service posts held after re-employment following military service is not subject to such ceiling limits.
City
New Delhi
State
Delhi
purpose of issuance
To clarify the ceiling limit of gratuity for government servants under the National Pension System (NPS) and rules regarding gratuity for re-employed personnel.
Most Important Details
The circular specifies that gratuity received from previous employment in autonomous bodies or PSUs is counted towards the total ceiling limit for government service, but clarifies that gratuity for civil service posts held after re-employment following military service is not subject to such ceiling limits.
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Regards, Circular Express
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DOP&T
Clarification on Ceiling Limit of Gratuity for Government Servants under National Pension System (NPS)
By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 26 Dec 2025
👁 22 views
This circular clarifies the rules regarding the ceiling limit of gratuity for government servants covered under the National Pension System (NPS). It specifies that gratuity received from previous employment in autonomous bodies or public sector undertakings is taken into account when calculating the total admissible gratuity for government service. The order clarifies that gratuity for civil service or posts held after re-employment following military service is not subject to the ceiling limits applicable to previous service. These instructions are issued in consultation with the Department of Expenditure and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. All ministries and departments are requested to ensure strict compliance with these provisions.
City
New Delhi
State
Delhi
purpose of issuance
To clarify the ceiling limit of gratuity for government servants under the National Pension System (NPS) and rules regarding gratuity for re-employed personnel.
Most Important Details
The circular specifies that gratuity received from previous employment in autonomous bodies or PSUs is counted towards the total ceiling limit for government service, but clarifies that gratuity for civil service posts held after re-employment following military service is not subject to such ceiling limits.
City
New Delhi
State
Delhi
purpose of issuance
To clarify the ceiling limit of gratuity for government servants under the National Pension System (NPS) and rules regarding gratuity for re-employed personnel.
Most Important Details
The circular specifies that gratuity received from previous employment in autonomous bodies or PSUs is counted towards the total ceiling limit for government service, but clarifies that gratuity for civil service posts held after re-employment following military service is not subject to such ceiling limits.
🔒 Document — view only
Regards, Circular Express
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