Premature Retirement Guidelines for Odisha Govt Employees | GA & PG Dept Letter No.27037 Dated 24.09.2019
Premature Retirement of Odisha Government Employees – Revised Guidelines 2019
Department: General Administration & Public Grievance Department, Government of Odisha
Letter No: 27037 | Date: 24.09.2019
Published: 24 September 2019 (as per official letter date) Applicable to: All Odisha Government employees (Group A, B, C & D)
The GA & PG Department has issued revised guidelines for premature retirement of government servants to improve administrative efficiency by retiring officers/employees with doubtful integrity or inefficiency. The policy aims at “weeding out” such personnel in public interest.
These rules apply to employees who have completed 30 years of qualifying service or attained the age of 50 years (Group C & D) or 55 years (Group A & B).
Key Criteria for Premature Retirement
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Integrity | Employees whose integrity is considered doubtful will be retired. Assessment includes reputation, suspicious property transactions, and conduct unbecoming of a public servant. |
| Effectiveness / Inefficiency | Ineffective employees may be retired. However, this is generally not applied if service in the preceding five years has been satisfactory or if the employee is within one year of superannuation. |
Procedural Framework
- Review Committees: Separate committees are constituted for different employee groups (Group A through D), usually chaired by high-ranking officials such as the Chief Secretary or Appointing Authority.
- Frequency of Review: Group A & B officers are reviewed quarterly; Group C & D employees are reviewed twice a year (June and December).
- Service Records Considered: Entire service record, including ACR/PAR dossiers, personal files, and actual work performance (files handled, reports, etc.).
- Notice Period: Retired employees must be given three months' notice in writing or three months' pay and allowances in lieu of notice.
Important Notes:
- Premature retirement is in the public interest and is **not** a penalty or substitute for disciplinary proceedings.
- No official stigma is attached; service is certified as satisfactory for pension purposes.
- Entitlements include pension, encashment of earned leave (up to 300 days), and travelling allowance to hometown.
- The Appointing Authority must record a formal opinion in the file that retirement is necessary in public interest.
- Administrative departments must submit quarterly reports on these reviews to the GA & PG Department.
📄 Official Letter (PDF): View / Download
WhatsApp Telegram Facebook PDFFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Who can be considered for premature retirement in Odisha?
Government employees who have completed 30 years of qualifying service or attained 50 years (Group C & D) or 55 years (Group A & B) of age, if found to have doubtful integrity or inefficiency.
2. Is premature retirement a punishment?
No – it is not a penalty or substitute for disciplinary action. It is done in public interest and carries no official stigma; pension and benefits are granted as normal.
3. What happens if excess pay was drawn during service?
Any excess amount is recoverable from the employee or pensionary benefits. However, this is separate from the retirement process.
4. How often are reviews conducted for premature retirement?
Group A & B officers are reviewed quarterly; Group C & D employees are reviewed twice a year (June and December).
5. What benefits are given on premature retirement?
Employees are entitled to pension, encashment of earned leave (up to 300 days), and travelling allowance to hometown. Service is certified as satisfactory for pension purposes.