Who is eligible for child care leave ??

 

GURU’S DAILY INSIGHT
Who is eligible for child care leave ??
(DOPT OM no. 11020/01/2017-Estt.dtd 02.09.2022)

Eligibility:
• Available to female Central Government employees.
• Also available to single male parents, including unmarried, widower, or divorcee employees.

Purpose:
• Can be availed for taking care of a child up to 18 years of age (including in cases of illness, education, or other necessities).
• If the child is disabled (with at least 40% disability), there is no age restriction for availing CCL.

Duration & Salary:
• Maximum 730 days (i.e., two years) during the entire service.
• First 365 days – Paid at 100% of leave salary.
• Next 365 days – Paid at 80% of leave salary.

Number of Spells Allowed in a Calendar Year:
• For single female Government employees – Up to 6 spells per year.
• For other eligible employees – Up to 3 spells per year.
• Leave Sanctioning Authorities may allow up to 3 additional spells beyond the regular limit.

 

 

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