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The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare has issued fresh guidelines under the 2025 CCS Gratuity Amendment Rules for NPS-covered central government employees. To prevent double benefits, gratuity already received cannot be claimed again upon re-employment in the same system. Employees moving from PSUs or state governments can receive gratuity from both, but total amount is capped based on
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare clarified on December 26, 2025, that re-employed government servants, especially ex-military personnel, cannot claim a second gratuity if they already received one for prior service like superannuation or retirement gratuity.
Labour Codes (தொழிலாளர் சட்டம்): India’s four new Labour Codes mandate that basic pay + dearness allowance must form at least 50% of total CTC, ending the practice of inflating allowances to reduce PF and gratuity liability. While employees will enjoy higher retirement benefits and bigger gratuity payouts, most will see 5-10% lower take-home salary unless employers increase overall CTC.
From November 21, 2025, India’s new Labour Codes drastically reduce gratuity eligibility from five continuous years to only one year of service in the same organisation. This landmark reform under the Payment of Gratuity Act will benefit lakhs of private-sector employees who frequently change jobs, including fixed-term workers.
