Important Facts of the News
- Class-IV employees regularized after 15 May 2003 to receive pension relief.
- One year of regular service benefit allowed for every five years of daily wage service.
- A maximum of two years will be counted for those with ten or more years of daily wage service.
- The pension will be calculated under CCS Pension Rule 1972.
- Employees will get another chance to opt for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
- Decision announced by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
State Offers Major Relief on Pension Service Calculation
The State Government has introduced a significant relief measure for Class-IV employees who were regularized after 15 May 2003. Under the revised provision, daily wage service will now partially count toward the qualifying period for pension benefits. As per the decision, for every five years spent as a daily wage employee, one year will be considered as regular service for pension calculation. Those with ten or more years of daily wage service will be eligible for counting up to two years of regular service.
Focus on Employees Earlier Excluded from Pension Eligibility
This step is especially important for employees who previously did not qualify for pension due to having less than the required ten years of regular service. With the updated rule, their service calculation will increase, thus enabling them to access pension benefits that were earlier not available to them. The qualifying service under this arrangement will be processed in accordance with CCS Pension Rule 1972.
Chance to Re-Opt for Old Pension Scheme
During the meeting in which this decision was announced, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that the Government will also provide these Class-IV employees another opportunity to switch to the Old Pension Scheme. He recalled that the current administration had reinstated the Old Pension Scheme soon after assuming office, ensuring greater financial security for government employees.
Government Reaffirms Employee Welfare Commitment
The Chief Minister emphasized that the Government remains committed to the welfare of its workforce and will continue introducing supportive measures. He noted that timely reforms in pension and service benefits reflect the administration’s dedication to social security and stability for employees who have served the State over long periods.