Banks provide for certain categories of special and extraordinary leave to employees, in addition to regular leave entitlements, to support social welfare initiatives, sporting activities, and personal exigencies. The key provisions are outlined below. This FAQ explains the special and extraordinary leave facilities available to bank employees, beyond regular leave entitlements.
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1. Who can avail Special Casual Leave for sterilization operations?
All bank employees, irrespective of cadre, are eligible if they undergo a sterilization operation to promote small family norms.
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2. How many days of Special Casual Leave are allowed for sterilization?
* Male employees:
* 6 days for undergoing a vasectomy
* Women employees:
* 14 days for undergoing a non-puerperal tubectomy
* Male employees whose wife undergoes tubectomy:
* 7 days, subject to applicable rules
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3. Is Special Leave available for mountaineering or trekking activities?
Yes. Special Leave may be granted to employees participating in approved mountaineering or trekking expeditions.
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4. What is the maximum Special Leave allowed for mountaineering or trekking?
* Up to **30 days in a financial year**
* The leave is non-cumulative
* It can be availed only twice during the entire service
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5. Which expeditions are considered eligible?
The expedition must be approved by:
* Indian Mountaineering Foundation, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi, or
* Youth Hostels Association of India
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6. Who is the sanctioning authority for such Special Leave?
The Chief General Manager of the Circle or any other competent authority, as per the Board’s guidelines of individual Bank.
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7. What is Extraordinary Leave (EOL)?
Extraordinary Leave is leave taken without salary (Loss of Pay) when no other leave is available or admissible.
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8. How much Extraordinary Leave can an employee take?
* Up to 3 months at a time
* Up to 4 months in extreme medical cases
* Maximum 24 months during the entire service
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9. Can Extraordinary Leave be combined with other leave?
Yes. EOL can be combined with or taken in continuation of any leave except Casual Leave.
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10. Does Extraordinary Leave affect seniority or increments?
* Seniority: Not affected if EOL is taken on medical grounds
* Increments:
* Period of EOL on Loss of Pay will not count for increments
* Increment date will be postponed
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11. How is Privilege Leave calculated?
While calculating Privilege Leave, all types of leave is counted except:
* Casual Leave
* Mandatory Leave
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Quick Takeaway for Staff
✔ Special leave is available for family welfare and adventure activities
✔ Extraordinary Leave can be taken in genuine cases but is unpaid
✔ Loss of Pay affects increments, though seniority may be protected —
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