The modifications that have been brought about under the 7th Pay Commission pertain to a number of important changes in the leave rules for the central government’s employees. These changes aim to assist the employees in balancing their personal and professional aspects of life; therefore, in April 2025, some extensions were made to these rules to provide more facilities as well as flexibility to the employees. Let us discuss these rules more details below.
Provision Of Casual Leave
Under the 7th Pay Commission, casual leave for a Central Government employee is 08 days per annum. This leave is utilized by an employee for sudden personal requirement arising. This number has been raised to 10 days as casual leave for industrial employees while defense employees are given up to 20 days of casual leave. For railway employees, this number is between 11-13 days, and there is a demand to increase it to 15 days.
Extension Of Child Care Leave (CCL)
Under the 7th Pay Commission, child care leave benefits have been allowed for women employees. This leave has been provided for the employees to take care of their children. Women employees can take up to two years of child care leave during service. In 2025, the rule was amended to allow the benefit under this facility for a single parent as well. Moreover, in the case of disabled children, this provision is no more limited to minor children.
Use Of Earned Leave
Employees are provided with 30 days of earned leave per year. This leave is granted to employees to meet their personal and family needs. Earned leave can be carried over to the next year allowing employees further flexibility.
Special Leave Provisions
Under the 7th Pay Commission, special leaves are for employees due to special situations, including maternity leave, adoption leave, and medical leave. Maternity leave is for women for up to 180 days, while adoption leave is for up to 135 days.
Future Prospect
The 7th Pay Commission leave rules have opened up new possibilities for government employees to maintain a balance between personal and professional life. These rules, besides providing better facilities to the employees, also improve their work performances.
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