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KSR (Kerala Service Rules) is the comprehensive rulebook governing the service conditions of Kerala government employees. It covers pay, leave, transfer, promotion, pension, and conduct — divided into three Parts.

Part I covers general service conditions — appointments, pay, allowances, leave (EL, CL, HPL, Maternity, Study Leave, etc.), transfers, promotions and joining time. Part II covers Travelling Allowance (TA). Part III covers pension rules — retirement pension, family pension, gratuity, and DCRG.

As per amended KSR, Earned Leave can be accumulated up to a maximum of 360 days. EL is earned at 1 day for every 11 days of duty. On retirement, accumulated EL (max 300 days) can be encashed as Leave Salary.

Joining time on transfer depends on the distance between stations. Generally, 1 day for the first 200 km and 1 additional day for every subsequent 200 km or part thereof. Maximum joining time is typically 8 days, excluding travel time.

As per the latest KSR amendment (2024), Maternity Leave is 180 days for women government employees for the first two confinements. It is granted with full pay and counts as duty for all purposes.

The probation period under KSR is generally 2 years of satisfactory service. For certain posts it may be different as specified. Probation must be declared by the appointing authority; otherwise service continues on probation. Leave periods may not count towards probation unless specified.

Study Leave is granted for pursuing higher studies relevant to the employee's post. Minimum 5 years of service is required. Maximum 24 months in the entire service period. A bond must be executed to serve for at least 3 years after returning from Study Leave.

Yes. An employee under suspension is entitled to a Subsistence Allowance. For the first 6 months it is 50% of basic pay, and thereafter it may be increased to 75% or reduced to 25% depending on the conduct of the departmental proceedings.