Here’s How the System Works

Central government employees are now eligible to use up to 60 days of leave annually to care for elderly parents, as confirmed by the Union Ministry. The clarification, recently made in a Rajya Sabha response, outlines how employees can utilize different types of leave, including Earned Leave, Half Pay Leave, Casual Leave, and Restricted Holidays.

This provision, which falls under the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, allows employees the flexibility to manage personal responsibilities without sacrificing pay.

How Much Leave is Available to Government Employees?

Each central government employee is entitled to the following leave annually:

30 days of Earned Leave

20 days of Half Pay Leave

8 days of Casual Leave

2 days of Restricted Holidays

Employees can combine these various types of leave, giving them a total of 60 days off per year. They can use this leave for personal matters, including caring for elderly parents or other family obligations.

Flexibility in Leave Application

The leave system is designed to offer significant flexibility. Employees can combine different types of leave and even align them with weekends or public holidays. This allows them to extend their time off as needed.

The leave balance gets updated twice each year on January 1 and July 1. Employees accumulate Earned Leave at a rate of 2.5 days per month, which adds up to 30 days annually. This regular update ensures that employees have an accurate and current leave balance to plan their time off effectively throughout the year.

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Leave Accounts for Central Govt Employees

Each central government employee maintains a leave account that tracks their leave balances. The government grants maternity, paternity, and child adoption leave separately, so these types of leave do not affect the employee’s regular leave balance.

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