Family for this purpose means, the staff member’s spouse, children including step children and adopted children and parents, wholly dependent on and residing with the staff member, parents are treated as dependents and part of family provided they are residing with the staff member and their monthly income including pension does not exceed Rs.1,500/-.
(A) Gainfully employed sons/daughters and married daughters, even if they reside with the staff member will not be treated as dependents. A female staff member will have the choice either to include her parents or parents-in-law as her dependents.
(B) Children including legally adopted children, stepchildren and children taken as Wards subject to the following conditions :
Son : Till he starts earning or attaining the age of 25 years, whichever is earlier.
Daughter : Till she starts earning or gets married, whichever is earlier, irrespective of age limit.
Son suffering from permanent disability
of any kind (physical or mental) : No Age Limit.