The Government of India has removed the age restriction for availing Child Care Leave (CCL) for government employees who have a disabled child, allowing CCL for the care of a disabled child of any age, provided certain disability criteria are met. This change offers greater support and flexibility to parents, particularly those with dependents who require lifelong care.
CCL Age Restriction Removal: Overview
Earlier, CCL was available only until the child turned 18 years, or 22 years in case of a disabled child with at least 40% disability. With the new rule, there is no upper age limit for availing CCL for a disabled child. This modification is applicable to both female employees and single male employees in government service.
Key Points and Benefits
- Eligibility: For government employees with a child who has a certified disability (minimum 40%), CCL can now be availed without any age cap as long as the child is dependent on the parent.
- Duration: Up to 730 days (2 years) of CCL in the entire service, with the first 365 days at full pay and the next 365 at 80% pay.
- Minimum Spell: The minimum period for availing CCL at a stretch has been reduced to 5 days.
- Purpose: The leave covers care during illness, exams, therapies, or any situation demanding parental attention for a disabled child.
- Non-transferable: Allowed per child and cannot be transferred or combined with other leave rules.
CCL Age restriction removed for disabled Child
No.13018/6/2013-EstL(L)
Department of Personnel & Training
Estt.(Leave) Section
JNU Old Campus, New Delhi
Dated 22.6.2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Child Care Leave — reg.
The undersigned is directed to say that it has now been decided that the limit of 22 years in case of disabled child for the purpose of Child Care Leave under the provisions of Rule 43-C of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 has been removed. It has also been decided that Child Care Leave may not be granted for a period less than five days at a time.
2.. These orders shall take effect from 13.6.2018.
3. Formal amendments to the relevant provisions of Rule 43-C of Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 have already been issued vide Notification dated 13.6.2018.
4.Hindi version will follow.
(Sunil Kumar)
Section Officer
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the latest rule about CCL for disabled children?
The age limit for CCL in case of a disabled child has been removed. Now, government employees can avail CCL for the care of a disabled child irrespective of their age, provided the disability is at least 40%.
Who is eligible to take CCL for a disabled child?
Both female employees and single male employees working in government service are eligible, as long as they can provide disability certification for their child and the child is dependent on them.
What is the criteria for the child’s disability?
The child must have a minimum 40% certified disability as per government norms. The certificate must be from an authorized medical authority.
How many days of CCL can be taken?
The total maximum is 730 days during the entire career. The first 365 days grant full pay, and the next 365 days grant 80% pay.
Is there any minimum period for availing CCL?
Yes, the minimum period to avail at a time is 5 days.
Can CCL be availed for a temporary disability?
Yes, if the temporary disability is certified and meets the 40% benchmark, CCL can be availed for the eligible period.
Does the removal of age limit apply to all children with disabilities?
Yes, as long as the dependent child meets the 40% disability rule, the age limit does not apply for availing CCL.
This policy update reflects a major step towards supporting the needs of government employees caring for disabled family members, ensuring work-life balance and sustained care for dependents.
