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Himachal Pradesh to Count Daily-Wage Service Toward Pensions for Class-IV Staff

Eligible workers will receive capped service credit under CCS Pension Rules with an option to opt into the Old Pension Scheme.

Overview

  • The policy applies to Class-IV employees who were regularised after May 15, 2003.
  • Workers will receive one year of qualifying credit for every five years of prior daily-wage service, capped at two years for those with at least a decade of such service.
  • Qualifying service will be computed under the Central Civil Services (CCS) Pension Rules, 1972.
  • The state will offer eligible employees another chance to opt into the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
  • Officials have not outlined implementation timelines, application procedures, or budget details for the rollout.