Confused About Form 10C Rejection? Need Clarity on Minimum Service Requirement

I worked for Impact Infotech in Pune for more than 6 months. After resigning, I completed all the formalities and submitted Form 10C and Form 19. Unfortunately, Form 10C was rejected. When I inquired about the reason from my employer's HR, she informed me that I am not eligible as I haven't completed one year of service.

Could you please provide me with information regarding the minimum working period required to claim 10C?

Regards,
Chankit Satra
[Phone Number Removed For Privacy Reasons]

An employee is eligible to receive the Pension Fund withdrawal if he/she has worked and contributed for at least six months. Anything above six months is considered as one year, and less than six months would be null and void. The employee can avail the contribution done in 8.33% of his basic Rs. 6500 at 12% on employees' contribution and 3.67% by the employer.