<p>The central government has clarified the gratuity rules under the NPS. This order states that a second gratuity won’t be available upon re-employment, but there are conditional benefits for employees coming from PSUs or state government jobs. </p><img><p>For central govt staff, gratuity is key for retirement security. A new order for NPS employees clarifies when gratuity is limited and when you get the full amount.</p><img><p>The government cited Rule 4A to prevent double benefits. It clarifies that retired staff who got gratuity won’t get it again for a second term upon re-employment.</p><img><p>For those from a PSU or state government, the rules differ. If you joined the central govt with permission, the news is relieving, but there’s a catch.</p><img><p>If from a PSU, you keep your gratuity and get another from the central govt. But the total can’t exceed the amount for continuous service. Same rule for state govt joiners.</p><img><p>The biggest relief is for ex-servicemen. The government clarified the ‘gratuity limit’ rule won’t apply to them. They’ll get full civil service gratuity with no deductions.</p>
