New Delhi:
For Central Government employees securing a new job in another Ministry or Department, the method of exit is critical. Submitting a standard “Resignation” can wipe out years of service benefits. To retain Pay Protection and Leave Balance, one must opt for “Technical Resignation” under DoPT rules.
Updated on: 20 January 2026 | Verified against DoPT OM No. 28020/1/2010-Estt(C).
Technical Resignation Rules 2026: Carry Forward Service & Leave Benefit
Quick Answer
Technical Resignation applies when you move from one Central Govt post to another through the “Proper Channel” (i.e., you informed your office when applying).
тАв Benefit 1: Your Past Service is counted for pension (NPS/OPS).
тАв Benefit 2: Your Earned Leave (EL) & HPL balance is transferred to the new office.
тАв Benefit 3: You get Pay Protection (Salary is not reset to zero).
Risk: The “Direct Application” Trap
You will be DENIED Technical Resignation benefits if:
1. You applied for the new job directly (Private) without informing your current Department.
2. You did not seek “Permission” or “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) at the time of application.
3. You submit a simple resignation letter without mentioning “Technical Formalities.”
Resignation vs. Technical Resignation
Understand the financial impact before you sign your exit letter.
| Feature | Simple Resignation | Technical Resignation |
|---|---|---|
| Past Service | Forfeited (Lost). | Counted for Pension/Gratuity. |
| Leave Balance | Lapses (EL Encashment allowed up to 150 days). | Transferred fully to new office. |
| Pay Fixation | Starts at Minimum of new Level. | Protected (Last Pay Drawn saved). |
| Lien | Terminated immediately. | Retained for 2 years (Can return if new job fails). |
How to Apply Correctly
To ensure your resignation is treated as “Technical”:
- Step 1: Always apply for new Govt jobs through “Proper Channel” or with “Prior Intimation” to your Head of Office.
- Step 2: In your resignation letter, explicitly state: “I may be relieved on Technical Resignation to join [New Dept] to retain my lien and past service benefits.”
- Step 3: Ensure the Service Book is sent to the new department for Leave and Pay verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to my NPS corpus?
In Technical Resignation, your PRAN (Permanent Retirement Account Number) remains the same. The accumulated corpus and service history are seamlessly shifted to the new Nodal Office without withdrawal or tax implications.
Can I return to my old job?
Yes. A key benefit of Technical Resignation is the retention of “Lien” for 2 years (or until confirmation in the new post). If you do not clear probation in the new job, you can revert to your parent department.
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рдЯреЗрдХреНрдирд┐рдХрд▓ рд░реЗрдЬрд┐рдЧреНрдиреЗрд╢рди (Technical Resignation) рдирд┐рдпрдо 2026
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4. рд╕рд╛рд╡рдзрд╛рдиреА: рдЗрд╕реНрддреАрдлрд╛ рджреЗрддреЗ рд╕рдордп “Technical Resignation” рд╢рдмреНрдж рдХрд╛ рдЗрд╕реНрддреЗрдорд╛рд▓ рдЬрд░реВрд░ рдХрд░реЗрдВред