Joining Time

Service matters cover the entire working life of a Government employee — from the date of appointment to the date of retirement. This section explains each stage in plain language, with the practical documents, registers and approvals involved at every step.

Each kind of leave has its own eligibility, accrual, sanctioning authority and effect on pay and pension. This centre separates the categories clearly so an employee or office can identify the right leave before applying.

Almost every later benefit — increments, promotion, leave, pension and gratuity — is worked out from entries in the Service Register. Date of birth, date of joining, probation declaration, pay fixatio