Service Rule Warning (FR 17-1): Topic: “Dies Non” (No Work, No Pay). Impact: Loss of Salary, Pension, and Increment. Status: Active Rule for 2026.
Among all administrative penalties in the Central Government, “Dies Non” (Latin for No Day) is the most silent yet damaging order. Often imposed during strikes or unauthorized absence, a “Dies Non” order does not just cut your salary for the day—it permanently erases that day from your service record, delaying your future increments and reducing your final pension.
The Golden Rule: “No Work, No Pay.” If an employee is absent without prior sanction, the Competent Authority has the power under Fundamental Rule 17(1) to treat the period as Dies Non.
1. What exactly is “Dies Non”?
Technically, a day treated as Dies Non is neither counted as “Service” nor as “Leave.” It is a Zero Day in your career. While it maintains the continuity of service (protecting you from a full “Break in Service”), the specific period is effectively deleted from your life cycle as a government servant.
When is it imposed?
- Unauthorized Absence: Being absent without applying for leave.
- Overstaying Leave: Failing to join duty after the expiry of sanctioned leave.
- Strike Participation: Pen-down strike, mass casual leave, or leaving office during working hours.
- Late Attendance: Habitual late coming or leaving early without permission.
2. The 4-Point Financial Damage
If you are marked Dies Non for just 10 days, the financial impact goes far beyond the 10-day salary deduction. Here is the breakdown:
| Component | Direct Impact | Long Term Loss |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | Zero Pay for the period. | Immediate cash loss in the monthly bill. |
| Increment | Postponed. | If you have 10 days Dies Non, your annual increment date shifts forward by 10 days. |
| Pension | Service Deducted. | These days are removed from “Qualifying Service,” potentially lowering Gratuity & Pension. |
| Leave (EL) | No Credit. | You earn EL based on “Duty.” Dies Non is not duty, so you lose approx 1 day of EL credit. |
3. Dies Non vs. Break in Service vs. EOL
Confusion often arises between these three terms. Here is the technical difference under CCS Rules.
| Feature | Dies Non | Break in Service | Extra Ordinary Leave (EOL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Past Service | Protected (Saved) | Forfeited (Lost) | Protected |
| Pension Count | Not Counted | Reset to Zero | Not Counted (unless Medical) |
| Disciplinary Action | Likely | Yes (Severe) | No (Authorized) |
Regularization Tip: If you face a Dies Non order due to genuine medical reasons, you can appeal to the Competent Authority to convert the period into “Extra Ordinary Leave” (EOL) or “Leave Not Due” to save your increment date (though salary will still be lost).
4. Impact on Increments (Calculation)
Under the 7th Pay Commission, increments are granted on either 1st January or 1st July. To earn an increment, you must complete 6 months of qualifying service.
- Scenario: Your increment is due on July 1.
- Event: You suffer 15 days of Dies Non in March.
- Result: Your qualifying service falls short. Your increment may be deferred to the next cycle (January 1), causing a permanent loss of 6 months’ arrears.
Can Dies Non be regularized later?
Yes. The Competent Authority has the discretion to regularize the period by granting Earned Leave (EL) or Half Pay Leave (HPL) retrospectively, provided the employee offers a valid justification (e.g., medical emergency). Once regularized, the pension and increment loss is restored.
Does Dies Non affect LTC?
Yes. Since Dies Non is not treated as duty, you cannot avail Leave Travel Concession (LTC) during this period. If you proceed on LTC and the leave is later treated as Dies Non, the LTC claim will be rejected.
हिंदी सारांश: डाइज़-नॉन (Dies Non) के नियम 2026
1. वेतन कटौती: ‘Dies Non’ का अर्थ है “काम नहीं, वेतन नहीं”। जितने दिन आप बिना अनुमति अनुपस्थित रहेंगे, उतने दिन की सैलरी काट ली जाएगी।
2. इंक्रीमेंट पर असर: यह अवधि आपकी सर्विस से हटा दी जाती है, जिससे आपका सालाना इंक्रीमेंट (वेतन वृद्धि) आगे खिसक सकता है।
3. पेंशन का नुकसान: रिटायरमेंट के समय ये दिन ‘क्वालीफाइंग सर्विस’ में नहीं गिने जाएंगे, जिससे पेंशन और ग्रेच्युटी की रकम कम हो सकती है।
4. समाधान: यदि कारण जायज है, तो आप इसे ‘Extra Ordinary Leave’ (EOL) या ‘Earned Leave’ में बदलने के लिए आवेदन कर सकते हैं।
