There are following different types of leaves which are applicable for the Permanent/ Temporary Govt. employees of West Bengal. The latest revision of leave rules by G.O. are also considered alongwith West Bengal Service Rule Part I, Rule 144 to 207.
| Types of Leave | Admissibility | Period of Leave | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earned Leave | Private affairs and medical ground. | 30 days per year, maximum credit 300 days. | Full Pay. |
| Half Pay Leave | Private affairs and medical ground. | 20 days for every year. advance half pay leave is permitted. | Half Pay. |
| Commuted Leave | a) Medical ground, not exceeding half the amount of half pay leave due. b) Study purpose in the interest of public service up to a maximum of 90 days. | Twice the amount of half pay leave is debited. | Full Pay. |
| Leave not Due | Medical ground based on medical certificate. | 360 days during entire period of service. | Half Pay. |
| Extraordinary Leave | When no other leave is admissible. | No limit. | Without Pay & Allowances |
| Special Disability Leave | Disability by injury or in consequence of due performance of official duties on production of medical board’s certificate. | Maximum 24 months. | 120 days Full Pay thereafter Half Pay. |
| Study Leave | Higher study in the interest of public service. | 12 months at any one time and 24 months during service period. | Outside India, Full Pay + DA, within India Pay is admissible if Scholarship/ Stipend/ Part time salary is not drawn. |
| Quarantine Leave | Specified infectious disease certified by medical officer. | Normally 21 days, in exceptional cases 30 days. | Full Pay. |
| Maternity Leave | Only female Govt. employee. Also admissible for abortion, miscarriage. | Maximum 180 days, 6 weeks for miscarriage and abortion. | Full Pay. |
| Paternity Leave cum Child Care Leave | Only Male Govt. employee for taking care of upto two children upto 18 years of their age. | 30 days. | Full Pay. |
| Child Care Leave | Only Female Govt. employee for taking care of upto two children upto 18 years of their age. | Maximum 730 days during entire period of service. | Full Pay. |
| Child Adoption Leave | Only female Govt. employee with less than two surviving children, adopts a child of less than 1 (one) year | Maximum 135 days. | Full Pay. |
| Hospital Leave | Medical ground. | 3 months. | Full Pay and thereafter Half Pay. |
| Special Sick Leave | Navel staff on medical ground. | Maximum 3 months. | Full Pay. |
| Casual Leave & Half Day C.L. | Private affairs and medical ground. | 14 days in each calender year. | Full Pay. |
Other pertinent points regarding leave:-
- Leaves can not be claimed as a matter of right.
- Except Casual Leave and Half day Casual Leave, all other leaves may be combined.
- Permission is required from the leave sanctioning authority to join duty before the expiry of granted leave.
- Increment is admissible during the period of leave except extra ordinary leave.
- No Govt. employee shall take up employment during leave.
- Cash equivalent of leave is admissible where a Govt. employee retires on attaining the age of superannuation/ death in service.