FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) (CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES) 1. PENSION POLICY (LAST UPDATED : 18.04.2018) (1.1)  Which rules govern pension and gratuity to the employees retiring from Central Government Civil Departments. Pension and gratuity of the employees retiring from Central Government Departments is regulated by the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972. There are separate rules regarding pension and gratuity of Railway employees and Defence personnel. (1.2)  Is the date of voluntary retirement treated as duty? Yes, the date of voluntary retirement is treated as duty (Rule 5). (1.3)  Who is eligible for pension? A Govt. servant appointed in a pensionable establishment on or before 31.12.2003 and retires from Government service with a qualifying service of 10 years or more is eligible for pension (Rule 2, 49). (1.4)  How is pension calculated? W.e.f. 1.1.2006, pension is calculated @ 50% of emoluments (last pay) or average emoluments (for las...