Gratuity is a lump-sum payment given to central government employees on retirement or after completing the qualifying service.
It is calculated based on the last drawn basic pay plus dearness allowance and the number of completed years of service.
Employees who die in service or retire on medical grounds have separate gratuity provisions.
The payment is made through the pension sanctioning authority after the retirement formalities.
Check the current gratuity rules in the official pension and gratuity guidelines for exact rates.