Do fixed-term employees get gratuity?
- Yes. You do not need five years when a fixed-term contract ends s. 53(1), second proviso.
- Under the Central Rules, you qualify after at least a year of service under the contract rule 33(1)(a).
- Gratuity is paid on a pro rata basis s. 53(2), third proviso.
Where this uses the Central Rules, your State's Rules may differ: see your State.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026 · written from the official text · not reviewed by a lawyer. This explains the law in general and does not decide your case.
What the Labour Ministry says
- “Fixed Term Employee (FTE) will be eligible for gratuity if he/she renders service under the contract for a period of one year (from start of contract).” FAQ 14, Additional FAQs, 16 Mar 2026: official copy · our copy
This is the Ministry's explanation, not the law. Its FAQs and Handbook say the Codes prevail.