The Haryana Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2016 under Chapter VI (Rules 43 to 47) lay down the official method for calculating the pension payable to retiring government employees. The calculation is entirely based on verified qualifying service and average emoluments drawn before retirement. This ensures uniformity and fairness for all Haryana Government employees, regardless of department or designation.
1️⃣ Rule 43 – Emoluments for Pension Calculation
Definition of Emoluments:
As per Rule 43(1), the term “Emoluments” means the pay drawn by an employee under the applicable pay rules at the time of retirement.
- Includes:
- Basic Pay in the Revised Pay Matrix (as per 7th Pay Commission).
- Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) for medical officers, where applicable.
- Any Personal Pay or Special Pay that counts for pension under specific orders.
- Excludes:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Conveyance, Medical, or Special Allowances not declared pensionable.
- Overtime or Honorarium.
Rule 43(2): If the employee was on leave or suspension at the time of retirement, the pay that would have been drawn had he not been on such leave or suspension is treated as emoluments for pension purposes.
2️⃣ Rule 44 – Average Emoluments (10-Month Average Rule)
As per Rule 44, pension is calculated on the basis of the “Average Emoluments” drawn during the last 10 months of qualifying service immediately preceding retirement.
Computation Formula:
Average Emoluments = (Total of Basic Pay for Last 10 Months) ÷ 10
Special Notes:
- If the pay was reduced during the last 10 months (for reasons other than penalty), pension is still based on actual emoluments drawn.
- If pay was reduced as a punishment, pension is based on the reduced pay (Rule 44, Proviso).
- In case of increments within the last 10 months, each month’s actual pay is averaged.
Example:
If an employee’s Basic Pay (in ₹) during the last 10 months = [60,000 + 61,200 + 61,200 + 62,400 + 63,600 + 63,600 + 64,800 + 64,800 + 66,000 + 66,000]
then Average Emoluments = 63,360.
3️⃣ Rule 45 – Calculation of Pension (Basic Formula)
Under Rule 45, the amount of pension is calculated as a proportion of the average emoluments, depending on the employee’s length of qualifying service.
Official Formula:
Pension = (Average Emoluments × Qualifying Service) ÷ 66
Explanation:
- Qualifying Service is counted in completed six-monthly periods (i.e., every half-year).
- Maximum qualifying service for full pension = 33 years (i.e., 66 half-yearly periods).
- Full pension rate: 50% of average emoluments for 33 years of qualifying service.
- If qualifying service is less than 33 years, pension is proportionately reduced.
Example:
| Particulars | Example Data |
|---|---|
| Average Emoluments | ₹63,360 |
| Qualifying Service | 30 years (60 half-years) |
| Pension Formula | (63,360 × 60) ÷ 66 = ₹57,600 |
Final Pension = ₹28,800 per month (50% of ₹57,600)
4️⃣ Rule 46 – Minimum and Maximum Pension
- As per Rule 46(1), the maximum pension shall not exceed 50% of the highest pay in the applicable pay matrix.
- The minimum pension for any Government employee shall not be less than the minimum fixed by the Haryana Government (as per latest Finance Department notifications following 7th CPC).
- Pension is subject to periodic revision along with pay commission updates and Dearness Relief (DR) as notified.
Important Notes:
- If the employee retires before completing 10 years of service, no pension is admissible — only gratuity (Rule 46(2)).
- Employees with 10 years or more of qualifying service are entitled to proportionate pension.
- Pension is rounded off to the next higher rupee.
5️⃣ Rule 47 – Weightage for Qualifying Service (For Early Retirement)
This rule provides for notional “weightage” (extra years added) to qualifying service in certain voluntary or premature retirements, to prevent loss in pension benefits.
- Employees who retire voluntarily under Rule 32 after completing 20 years may get up to 5 years of weightage in qualifying service.
- However, total qualifying service including weightage shall not exceed 33 years or the service the employee would have completed on reaching superannuation, whichever is less.
- Weightage is given only if the voluntary retirement is accepted by Government in public interest.
Example:
An officer retiring voluntarily after 28 years may get 5 years of weightage, thus treated as 33 years for pension purposes (full pension admissible).
✅ Step-by-Step Pension Calculation Summary (Rules 43–47)
| Step | Description | Rule Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Determine last pay drawn (Basic Pay + NPA if any) | Rule 43 |
| 2 | Compute average of last 10 months’ pay | Rule 44 |
| 3 | Find qualifying service (in half-years) | Rule 24–30 |
| 4 | Apply formula: (Average Emoluments × Qualifying Service) ÷ 66 | Rule 45 |
| 5 | Check min/max limits of pension | Rule 46 |
| 6 | Add weightage if applicable (voluntary retirement) | Rule 47 |
📘 Example of Complete Pension Calculation (Illustration)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Sh. A — Assistant Section Officer |
| Last 10 months’ average basic pay | ₹60,000 |
| Qualifying Service | 31 years (62 half-years) |
| Formula Applied | (60,000 × 62) ÷ 66 = ₹56,363 |
| Admissible Pension | ₹28,182 per month (50% of ₹56,363) |
➡️ If retiring voluntarily after 28 years, with 5 years’ weightage = 33 years → full 50% pension admissible.
FAQs – Pension Calculation Rules (43–47)
1. What is the standard formula for Haryana Government pension?
Pension = (Average Emoluments × Qualifying Service) ÷ 66
2. What is “Average Emoluments”?
It is the average of the last 10 months’ basic pay immediately before retirement.
3. What is the maximum pension allowed?
50% of the highest pay in the pay matrix as per Government orders (Rule 46).
4. Is Dearness Allowance (DA) included in pension calculation?
No. DA is excluded but added later as Dearness Relief to pensioners as per notifications.
5. What if an employee has less than 10 years of service?
No pension is admissible; only retirement gratuity under Rule 48 is payable.
6. What is weightage in pension?
It’s additional notional service (up to 5 years) granted for voluntary or premature retirement under Rule 47.
7. Are fractions of service counted?
Yes. Service is calculated in six-monthly periods; any period of 3 months or more counts as a full half-year.
Conclusion
The Haryana Civil Services (Pension) Rules 2016 provide a precise and transparent framework for pension calculation through Rules 43–47. An employee’s pension depends mainly on qualifying service and average emoluments in the last 10 months. Full pension (50%) is admissible after 33 years of service, while shorter service yields proportionate pension. Employees should ensure their service records and pay details are correct and verified to avoid delays or discrepancies at retirement.
Source: Official Haryana Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2016 – Finance Department, Government of Haryana.