Criteria for Inclusion in OBC Non-creamy layer(NCL) for Retired Pensioners
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am currently preparing for government examinations. I belong to the OBC category and wish to avail myself of the relevant reservation benefits. However, I seek clarification regarding the criteria for my inclusion in the OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL).
My father is a retired state government pensioner. He initially joined as a Class III officer and was subsequently promoted to Class II. Later, he was promoted to Class I rank, but only at the age of 54. Since this promotion occurred after the age of 40, I was previously eligible for inclusion in the NCL and accordingly availed of the OBC reservation as per the Office Memorandum regarding reservation for SCs, STs, OBCs, PwDs, and EWS in Central Government posts and services.
He retired at the age of 58 and currently has the following sources of income:
1. Monthly pension post-retirement.
2. Interest earned on Provident Fund and Gratuity received after retirement, plus some savings.
3. Monthly salary from a contractual position in the same government department where he worked. The contract is renewed every 11 months.
For the above scenario, there is no clear mention of rules in the office memorandum. Therefore, I am currently uncertain whether I can avail myself of the reservation. I wish to know if the rank criteria still apply or if the income criteria now apply. If the income criteria apply, which income sources are considered for a retired government pensioner to determine if they fall under the income limit?
I sincerely request your guidance and clarification on this matter.
Asked 4 months ago in Labour