Issues relating to implementation of the DoP&PW OM Dtd. 03.03.2023 on the subject of coverage under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 (now 2021) (D/o Pension & PW): Agenda Item No. NC-49/14/26 – 49th NC (JCM) Meeting.
(DoP&T O.M. No. 3/1/2025-JCA dated 03.06.2026)
Minutes of the 49th Meeting of the National Council (JCM) held on 11.05.2026 under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary.
5.8 Item No. NC-49/14/26: Issues relating to implementation of the DoP&PW OM Dtd. 03.03.2023 on the subject of coverage under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 (now 2021) (D/o Pension & PW)
The demand in brief is that DoP&PW OM dated 03.03.2023, on coverage under CCS (Pension) Rules, in place of NPS of Employees recruited against the posts/vacancies advertised/notified, on or before 22.12.2003, is not being properly implemented in many of the central government establishments. As per OM, the Appointing Authorities must take decision on the option given on or before 31.10.2023, however Appointing Authorities delayed decision waiting for further clarifications on date of notification/appointment etc. Staff side has represented to DoP&PW to issue clarifications regarding the effective date of eligibility for considering compassionate appointment cases.
Shri C. Srikumar, Member, Staff side stated that the vacancies occurred before 22.12.2003 and were conveyed to lower formations may be treated as notifications for deciding their eligibility for Old Pension Scheme. He further raised that in many cases, respective Boards/lower formations are taking 2-3 years in deciding the application.
Secretary, Staff Side added that during meeting with DoP&PW, it was agreed that the date of application may be taken as point of consideration for compassionate appointments. He also mentioned that the number of cases under this category is around 260 in Ministry of Railways and may be few more in other Ministries. He requested that this demand may be accepted.
Secretary, Expenditure assured that order shall be issued in this regard in a week.
Decision: Chairman directed to decide the matter at the earliest suggesting that the date of application may be considered as point of consideration for Compassionate appointment provided that the applicant meets all other eligibility conditions on the date.
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