8. STUDY LEAVE
8.1 Eligibility & Entitlement
  8.1.1 As per study leave rules, as amended from time to time except for exception stated in para 8.1.2.
  8.1.2 Should have completed at least 3 years of service in CSIR with consistently good record of performance against the requirement of having completed five years regular, continuous service as in sub-rule 5(I) of Rule 50 of the Study Leave Rules.
8.2 Period
The maximum permissible period of study leave shall be two years. However, extension of leave may be considered under leave dye/EOL as per rules. (Reference :Rule 52(2) of Study Leave Rules).