Consideration of crucial date for compassionate appointments for inclusion under the CCS (Pension) Rules : DoP&PW O.M.
Consideration of crucial date for compassionate appointments for inclusion under the CCS (Pension) Rules: DoP&PW O.M. dated 22.06.2026
No. 57/05/2021‑P&PW(B)/Compassionate/10593
भारत सरकार
कार्मिक, लोक शिकायत और पेंशन मंत्राालय
पेंशन और पेंशनभोगी कल्याण विभाग
तृतीय तल, लोक नायक भवन
खान मार्केट, नई दिल्ली– 110003
दिनांक – 22.06.2026
कार्यालय ज्ञापन
विषय: Consideration of crucial date for compassionate appointments for inclusion under the CCS (Pension) Rules.
The undersigned is directed to say that a proposal has been received in this Department for considering employees appointed on compassionate grounds for inclusion under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), in accordance with the principle underlying DOPPW OM dated 03.03.2023, by fixing a date of advertisement in their case. It was also requested by the staff side during the meeting of the National Council (JCM) held on 25.02.2025 under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Pension) that the facility of coverage under OPS be extended to compassionate ground appointees who had submitted their application before 01.01.2004 but were appointed after 01.01.2004. Further, it was highlighted that there is no Notification/Advertisement in the case of appointments on compassionate grounds.
After inter‑ministerial consultation and examination in consultation with the Department of Expenditure and DoPT, it has been decided that the date of application for Compassionate Appointment shall be considered as the crucial date, provided that the applicants were eligible to be considered for appointment at the time of their application.
The family member who is eligible for being considered for appointment and have applied for compassionate appointment on or before 31.12.2003 shall be considered under CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 by the concerned Ministries/Departments.
All Ministries/Departments are requested that the above instructions may be considered in all such cases of compassionate appointments.
This issues in consultation with Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide ID Note No.1(7)/EV/2019 dated 21.05.2026.
5. In their application to the employees of Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders are issued after consultation with Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution.
6. Hindi version will follow.
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