The Haryana Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2016 recognise that government employees often begin service in a temporary, probationary or officiating capacity before confirmation. Under Rules 26 and 27, such periods count towards qualifying service for pension provided they meet certain conditions—mainly continuity, verification, and regularisation of appointment.
1️⃣ Rule 26 – Commencement of Qualifying Service
- Service counts for pension from the date an employee assumes charge of a post under the Government after a valid appointment order.
- Even if the appointment is temporary or officiating, the service will count **if it is followed by confirmation or continuous regular service without interruption**.
- Service on probation also counts if the employee is later confirmed in the same or another post under the Government.
- The rule ensures that initial periods of service—although not permanent—are recognised once the employee is absorbed in regular establishment.
Illustration 1: A clerk appointed temporarily on 01-04-2002 and confirmed on 01-06-2004 — the entire period from 01-04-2002 counts as qualifying service.
Illustration 2: A trainee appointed on stipend from 01-01-2000 and posted as regular employee on 01-01-2001 — if the training is part of recruitment, that period also counts.
2️⃣ Rule 27 – Conditions for Counting Such Service
1. Service Must Be Under Government Pay
- The service must be under the administrative control of the Government of Haryana and paid out of the Consolidated Fund of the State.
- Service in local bodies, boards, or corporations is not counted unless the Government has accepted transferred pension liability.
2. Continuity and No Break
- There must be **no interruption** between temporary/probationary/officiating service and the regular appointment.
- Breaks caused by unauthorised absence, resignation, or termination interrupt continuity and make earlier service non-qualifying unless condoned by Government.
3. Suspension or Leave During Probation
- Suspension during probation counts only if the period is later treated as duty.
- Leave with pay counts fully; extraordinary leave (EOL) counts only if declared to do so under Rule 29.
4. Verification of Service
- The Head of Office must verify all such periods annually and record the certificate of qualifying service in the Service Book.
- Unverified temporary service cannot be admitted for pension purposes.
3️⃣ Probation Period and Training Service – Special Provisions
- Probation counts if followed by confirmation, even if the probation is extended.
- Training period prior to regular appointment counts only when:
- The training is part of the recruitment process, and
- Stipend or pay was drawn from government funds.
- If the training was before formal appointment and no government pay was drawn, it does not count.
4️⃣ Officiating and Temporary Appointments – Counting Rules
- Officiating service in a higher post counts if the employee was drawing pay from government and later confirmed or continued without break.
- Temporary service on regular establishment counts if:
- It is followed by regularisation or confirmation, and
- No break in service occurred.
- Temporary service on ad-hoc or daily-wage basis does not count unless the post is declared pensionable and continuity is established.
5️⃣ Service That Does Not Count
- Service before attaining 18 years of age.
- Service in work-charged or contingent establishments (unless declared pensionable).
- Service on daily-wage, ad-hoc, or contract basis not followed by regularisation.
- Service forfeited by dismissal, removal, or resignation (except when resigning to take another qualifying post).
✅ Quick Reference Table – Counting Rules at a Glance
| Type of Service | Condition for Counting toward Pension |
|---|---|
| Probation Service | Counts if followed by confirmation without break in service. |
| Temporary Service | Counts if followed by regular appointment or confirmation in Government post. |
| Officiating Service | Counts if pay drawn from Govt funds and service continues without interruption. |
| Training Period | Counts if training is part of recruitment and stipend/pay was drawn from Govt. |
| Suspension | Counts if treated as duty after exoneration. |
| Break in Service | Earlier period excluded unless condoned by competent authority. |
FAQs – Counting of Service for Pension
1. Does temporary service before confirmation count for pension?
Yes, if followed by confirmation or continuous regular service (Rule 26).
2. Will the probation period be included?
Yes. Probation counts once the employee is confirmed in service without break.
3. Is training period before appointment counted?
Only when it is part of the recruitment process and the trainee received government pay or stipend.
4. Does officiating service in a higher post add to qualifying service?
Yes, provided the employee was on regular establishment and later confirmed.
5. Does ad-hoc or daily-wage service count?
No, unless Government issues a specific order declaring that period pensionable.
6. Who verifies temporary and probationary service?
The Head of Office must verify annually and record a certificate in the Service Book under Rule 25.
Conclusion
According to Rules 26 and 27 of the Haryana Civil Services (Pension) Rules 2016, all temporary, probationary, and officiating service that leads to regular appointment counts toward pension, provided it is verified, continuous, and remunerated by the Government. Employees should ensure that every such period is correctly recorded in the Service Book to avoid delays or disputes during pension sanction.
Source: Official Haryana Civil Services (Pension) Rules 2016 – Finance Department, Government of Haryana.