The text mentions the author's government service ended in 1916. What kind of government job did he have and what were the circumstances of his retirement?

The provided passages from Chapter 3 mention that the author's government service was completed in 1916 and that his pension was properly settled. However, the text does not specify the department, role, or nature of this government service. Similarly, it doesn't provide details about the circumstances of his retirement beyond stating that it was 'completed.' The narrative's focus immediately shifts to the author's visit to Shirdi on Guru Purnima and the subsequent interaction with Sai Baba regarding his future, where Baba advised him to take up His service.