Please note that the pension rules applicable to the Central Government servants (civilians) are different and they are governed by the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972. But, these rules are not applicable to the defence personnel, who are governed by different rules. [See, para 1.1 of the FAQs for Pension Policy for Central Civil Services.]. It is true that Rule 49 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, states that pension may be payable after 10 years of service, however, these rules are not applicable to personnel of the Indian Air Force, as pointed out above.
Personnel of the Indian Air Force are governed by different pension rules. Please see the Pensioner’s Handbook For Airmen and NCs (E). As per this Handbook, for Service Pension, the minimum qualifying service is 15 years for Airmen and 20 years for NCs(E).
However, you may please request the concerned department for further confirmation on this issue.
Dr. Ashok Dhamija is a New Delhi based Supreme Court Advocate and author of law books. Read more about him by clicking here. List of his Forum Replies. List of his other articles. List of his Quora Answers. List of his YouTube Videos.
.