Central Civil Services Pension Rules 2021
Comprehensive Guide to Pensioners Welfare
📋 Overview: CSIR Pensioners Welfare
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has endorsed several Office Memoranda issued by the Government of India's Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare. This document provides essential information regarding pension regulations and entitlements for central government employees and pensioners.
Document Reference: CSIR Office Memorandum No. 5-1492008-PD, Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi-110001, dated 24.11.2025
🔑 Key Policy Areas Covered
The endorsed memoranda address six critical areas of pension policy under the Central Civil Services Pension Rules 2021:
- Compulsory Retirement Pension and Service Gratuity (Rule 44) - Benefits for employees compulsorily retired after completing qualifying service
- Compassionate Allowance Provisions (Rule 44) - Financial support for employees dismissed or removed from service
- Claims to Pension and Family Pension (Rule 5) - Procedures and regulations for claiming pension benefits
- Employment After Retirement Abroad (Rule 10) - Permission and regulations for working outside India after retirement
- Additional Pension for Elderly Pensioners (Rule 44 & Rule 50) - Enhanced benefits for pensioners aged 80 and above
- Pension Revision and Authorization (Rule 44) - Procedures for revising pension after authorization
🏛️ Compulsory Retirement: Pension and Gratuity
Rule 44 Provisions for Compulsory Retirement
Under Rule 40 of the Central Civil Services Pension Rules 2021, compulsory retirement pension is governed by specific provisions. The following details outline the entitlements:
Categories of Compulsory Retirement
For Employees with Qualifying Service ≥ 10 Years
- Eligible for Compulsory Retirement Pension
- Pension amount = Portion or percentage of superannuation pension as sanctioned by competent authority
- Calculation based on Rule 40 provisions
For Employees with Qualifying Service < 10 Years
- Eligible for Service Gratuity instead of pension
- Gratuity amount = Portion or percentage of superannuation service gratuity
- Determined and sanctioned by competent authority
💼 Compassionate Allowance: Rule 41 Provisions
Employees dismissed or removed from service may be sanctioned compassionate allowance under Rule 41, following these provisions:
Compassionate Allowance for Long-Service Employees
Criteria: Qualified service of 10 years or more
- Amount = Portion or percentage of superannuation pension
- Calculated as if employee had retired on superannuation
- Subject to competent authority sanction
Compassionate Allowance for Short-Service Employees
Criteria: Qualified service less than 10 years
- Amount = Portion or percentage of service gratuity
- Based on what would have been admissible on superannuation retirement
- Amount determined by competent authority
📝 Claiming Pension and Family Pension: Rule 5
Regulatory Framework
According to Rule 5 of the Central Civil Services Pension Rules 2021, all claims to pension or family pension are regulated by the rules in force at the time of:
- Retirement from service
- Compulsory retirement
- Discharge from service
- Resignation from service
- Death of the government servant
Important Dates and Definitions
Last Completed Working Day: The day on which a government servant retires, is retired, or is discharged/resigns shall be treated as their last completed working day
Death Date Treatment: In case of death, the date of death is also treated as a completed working day
Leave/Suspension Status: If the employee was on leave or under suspension immediately before retirement or death, that day becomes part of such leave or suspension period
🌍 Employment After Retirement Abroad: Rule 10
Regulations for Overseas Employment
Government employees who were members of Central Service, Group A before retirement and wish to accept employment under any Government outside India must comply with the following:
Key Requirements
- Permission Requirement: Obtain previous permission from Central Government before accepting foreign employment
- Pension Suspension: No pension is payable during unauthorized employment abroad
- Period of Suspension: Pension remains suspended for the entire period of unauthorized employment, or such longer period as government directs
Special Provision: Leave Preparatory to Retirement
If a government servant obtained permission to take up employment abroad during their leave preparatory to retirement, they do not require subsequent permission to continue that employment after retirement.
Application Procedure
Requests for permission to accept employment under a foreign government are considered in accordance with:
- Government of India Transaction of Business Rules, 1961
- Instructions issued by Government from time to time
- Ministry guidelines and circulars
👴 Additional Pension for Pensioners Aged 80 and Above
Rule 44 & Rule 50 Provisions
Special provisions under Rule 44 (Sub-Rule 6) and Rule 50 (Sub-Rule 3) provide enhanced benefits for elderly pensioners:
Eligibility Criteria
- Pensioner age: 80 years and above
- Applicable to both retired government servants and family pensioners
- Applicable to compassionate allowance recipients
Additional Benefits
Upon completing 80 years of age or above, the following additional amounts become payable:
- Additional Pension: In addition to regular superannuation pension
- Additional Family Pension: In addition to regular family pension
- Additional Compassionate Allowance: For compassionate allowance recipients
Application: These provisions recognize the enhanced financial needs of elderly pensioners and provide graduated additional benefits based on age milestones and life expectancy considerations.
✅ Implementation and Compliance
Government Action Required
All Ministries, Departments, and Organizations are requested to ensure that the above provisions of the Central Civil Services Pension Rules 2021 are brought to the notice of all concerned for compliance.
Authority and Implementation
- Issuing Authority: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare
- Office Location: 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003
- Contact: Tel: 24644637
- CSIR Implementation: Under F. No. 5-1492008-PD, all CSIR Labs, Institutes, and Units must ensure awareness and compliance
Distribution
These office memoranda have been distributed to:
- All Directors and Heads of CSIR National Labs, Institutes, Headquarters, and Units
- CSIR Website for public access
- All Ministries, Departments, and Organizations as per standard list
📚 Quick Reference Table
| Policy Area | Applicable Rule | Primary Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Retirement Pension | Rule 40 & Rule 44(4) | Employees with ≥10 years service |
| Service Gratuity on Compulsory Retirement | Rule 40 & Rule 44(4) | Employees with <10 years service |
| Compassionate Allowance | Rule 41 & Rule 44(5) | Dismissed/removed employees |
| Claims to Pension | Rule 5 | All retiring employees |
| Foreign Employment Permission | Rule 10 | Group A service pensioners |
| Additional Pension (80+ years) | Rule 44(6) & Rule 50(3) | Elderly pensioners and family pensioners |
⚠️ Important Notes
- All references to "qualified service" follow the definitions in the Central Civil Services Pension Rules 2021
- Amounts and percentages mentioned are subject to sanction by the competent authority
- These provisions apply uniformly across all central government departments and organizations
- The effective date of these office memoranda is 30.10.2025 (for most OM items)
- Any changes or amendments to these rules will be communicated through official channels
- Employees should consult their respective HR/Pension departments for specific calculations and eligibility confirmation
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