Rules 17 to 20 of the Haryana Civil Services (General) Rules, 2016 define the age of retirement, extension of service, notice, and relaxation conditions for all regular Haryana Government employees. These provisions apply to every permanent, temporary, or officiating employee unless specific departmental rules provide otherwise.
1️⃣ Rule 17 – Age of Retirement (Superannuation)
- The normal age of retirement for all Haryana Government employees is 58 years.
- An employee shall retire automatically on the afternoon of the last day of the month in which they attain 58 years.
- If the employee’s date of birth is the first of a month, they shall retire on the last day of the previous month.
- No employee shall be retained beyond this age except as provided under Rule 18 (extension of service).
Illustration: An employee born on 15 May 1967 retires on 31 May 2025. If born on 1 May 1967 → retires on 30 April 2025.
2️⃣ Rule 18 – Extension of Service after Superannuation
Authority to Grant Extension
- The Government may, in public interest, extend the service of an employee who has reached 58 years of age.
- Such extension is granted only when the employee’s integrity, efficiency, and health are certified as satisfactory.
Period of Extension
- Extension is sanctioned for one year at a time.
- Total extension shall not exceed two years (58 → 60 years maximum).
- Each extension order must record specific reasons and the approving authority’s sanction.
Conditions during Extension
- Pay and allowances remain as admissible under normal service conditions.
- Performance review and medical fitness are mandatory before renewal for the second year.
- Extension may be curtailed or withdrawn at any time without assigning reason if public interest so requires.
3️⃣ Rule 19 – Notice of Retirement and Communication
- Every Head of Office must ensure that a written notice of impending retirement is served on the employee one year before the date of retirement.
- This enables completion of service-book verification, pension papers, and other formalities in time.
- Failure to issue such notice does not extend service beyond the date of superannuation.
Processing before Retirement
- Heads of Office must initiate pension papers 12 months prior to retirement and forward them to the accounting authority six months before the due date.
- Verification of service, leave account, and disciplinary clearance is completed within this period.
4️⃣ Rule 20 – Relaxation of Retirement Age in Special Cases
- In exceptional cases where special skills or services are indispensable, the Government may relax the age limit for retirement beyond 60 years for a specified period.
- Such relaxation requires personal approval of the Chief Minister or Governor of Haryana.
- Each case must be recorded with justification and shall not be treated as precedent.
- No department can grant relaxation independently without Finance Department concurrence.
✅ Summary Table – Retirement Age Rules at a Glance
| Rule No. | Subject | Key Provisions |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Age of Retirement | 58 years (superannuation); retire last day of month. |
| 18 | Extension of Service | 1-year increments in public interest; max 2 years (total 60). |
| 19 | Notice of Retirement | Issued one year in advance by Head of Office. |
| 20 | Relaxation in Special Cases | Allowed only by Govt in exceptional circumstances beyond 60. |
FAQs – Retirement Age Rules (Rule 17–20)
1. What is the normal retirement age for Haryana Government employees?
58 years as per Rule 17 of the Haryana Civil Services (General) Rules 2016.
2. Can an employee be retained after 58 years?
Yes, the Government may grant extension for one year at a time up to a maximum of 60 years under Rule 18.
3. Who approves extension of service?
The competent Government authority — usually the Administrative Department with Finance Department concurrence and final sanction by the Governor.
4. Does extension beyond 58 years affect pension?
No, the extended period counts as qualifying service for pension if duly sanctioned and contributed to the pension fund.
5. Can retirement age be relaxed beyond 60 years?
Only in exceptional cases and with explicit approval of the Chief Minister or Governor under Rule 20.
6. What happens if a retirement notice is not issued on time?
Failure to issue notice does not delay retirement; the employee still retires on the due date under Rule 19.
Conclusion
The retirement framework under Rules 17 to 20 of the Haryana Civil Services (General) Rules, 2016 ensures a uniform superannuation age of 58 years, with limited extensions up to 60 years in public interest. It provides clarity on notice procedures, record preparation, and rare relaxations in exceptional cases, balancing employee interests with administrative efficiency.
Source: Official Haryana Civil Services (General) Rules 2016 PDF – Finance Department, Government of Haryana.