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2026-04-22T11:55:00.003+05:30

GRANT OF FIXED MEDICAL ALLOWANCE (FMA) TO PENSIONERS/FAMILY PENSIONERS COVERED UNDER NATIONAL PENSION SYSTEM– REG.

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2026-04-22T11:49:00.000+05:30

2026-04-14T11:58:00.000+05:30

GREETINGS ON BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR

डॉ. बी.आर. आंबेडकर की जयंती की शुभकामनाएं ।

“भारतीय संविधान के प्रमुख निर्माता और महान समाज सुधारक, बाबासाहब डॉक्टर भीमराव आंबेडकर की जयंती के अवसर पर, सादर नमन ।

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GREETINGS ON OF BAISAKHI, VISHU, VISHUV, BOHAG BIHU, POILA BOISHAKH, MESHADI, VAISHAKHADI AND PUTHANDU

“ON THE AUSPICIOUS OCCASION OF BAISAKHI, VISHU, VISHUV, BOHAG BIHU, POILA BOISHAKH, MESHADI, VAISHAKHADI AND PUTHANDU, HEARTIEST WARM GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES”

बैसाखी, विशु, विषुव, बोहाग बिहू, पोइला बैसाख, मेषादी, वैशाखादि और पुथांडु की शुभकामनाएं

"बैसाखी, विशु, विषुव, बोहाग बिहू, पोइला बैसाख, मेषादी, वैशाखादि और पुथांडु के शुभ अवसर पर, हार्दिक बधाई ।

2026-04-10T20:32:00.004+05:30

CGEGIS TABLES OF BENEFITS FOR THE SAVINGS FUND FOR THE PERIOD FROM 01.01.2026 TO 31.03.2026: DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE O.M. DATED 07.04.2026

No. 7(1)/EV/2023
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
E-V Branch

New Delhi, the 07th April, 2026

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 – Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.01.2026 to 31.03.2026.

The Tables of Benefits for Savings Fund to the beneficiaries under the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme- 1980, which are being issued on a quarterly basis from 01.01.2017 onwards, as brought out in this Ministry’s OM of even number dated 17.03.2017, for the quarter from 01.01.2026 to 31.03.2026, as worked out by IRDA based on the interest rate of 7.1% per annum (compounded quarterly) as notified by the Department of Economic Affairs as per their Resolution No. 5(3)-B(PD)/2023 dated 09.01.2026, are enclosed.

2. The Tables enclosed are of two categories as per the existing practice. As hitherto, the first Table of Benefits for the savings fund of the scheme is based on the subscription of Rs.10 p.m. from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1989 and Rs.15 p.m. w.e.f. 1.1.1990 onwards. The second Table of Benefits for savings fund is based on a subscription of Rs.10 p.m. for those employees who had opted out of the revised rate of subscription w.e.f. 1.1.1990.

3. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these Orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.

4. Hindi version of these orders is attached.

(Praveen Ranjan)
Director

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2026-04-10T12:01:00.002+05:30

GENERAL ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLIES OF ASSAM KERALA TAMIL NADU WEST BENGAL AND PUDUCHERRY 2026 AND BYE ELECTIONS TO 8 ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCIES OF VARIOUS STATES, 2026 -PAID HOLIDAY

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DECLARATION OF HOLIDAY ON 14TH APRIL, 2026- BIRTHDAY OF DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR.

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2026-04-06T11:08:00.005+05:30

GPF INTEREST RATE FOR Q-1 OF 2026-27 ANNOUNCED AT 7.1%: FINMIN RESOLUTION

(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART | SECTION 1 OF GAZETTE OF INDIA)

F.NO. 5(3)-B(PD)/2023
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs
(Budget Division)

New Delhi, the April, 2026

RESOLUTION

It is announced for general information that during the year 2026-27, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1% (Seven point one percent) w.e.f. 1% April, 2026 to 30™ June, 2026, This rate will be in force w.ef. 1 April, 2026. The funds concerned are:

The General Provident Fund (Central Services).
The Contributory Provident Fund (India).
The All india Services Provident Fund.
The State Railway Provident Fund.
The General Provident Fund (Defence Services).
The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund.
The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund.
The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund.
The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund.
The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.

2 Ordered that the Resolution be published in Gazette of India

Sd/-
(Vyasan R)
Joint Secretary to the Govt of india

To,
The Manager, (Technical Branch)
Government of India Press, Minto Road, Delhi.
F.No.§(3)-B(PD)/2023

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2026-04-06T10:56:08.364+05:30

REVISION OF INTEREST RATES FOR SMALL SCHEMES W.E.F. 01.04,2026

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CLARIFICATION ON ADMISSIBILITY OF CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE (CEA) - ISSUANCE OF CONSOLIDATED FAQS (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)

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INTER-CIRCLE TRANSFER IN THE CADRE OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF POSTS AND INSPECTOR POSTS (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)

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INTER-CIRCLE TRANSFER IN THE CADRE OF INSPECTOR POSTS (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)

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2026-03-31T11:57:00.000+05:30

WARM GREETINGS ON MAHAVIR JAYANTI 

“ON THE AUSPICIOUS OCCASION OF MAHAVIR JAYANTI, WARM GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES”

BHAGWAN MAHAVIR’S FIVE PRINCIPLES - AHIMSA (NON-VIOLENCE), SATYA (TRUTH), ASTEYA (NON-STEALING), BRAHMACHARYA (SELF-CONTROL) AND APARIGRAHA (NON-POSSESSIVENESS) - INSPIRE US TO WALK ON THE RIGHT PATH IN LIFE

महावीर जयंती की शुभकामनाएं

महावीर जयंती के शुभ अवसर पर, शुभकामनाएं और बधाई ।

भगवान महावीर के पांच सिद्धांत - अहिंसा, सत्य, अस्तेय, ब्रह्मचर्य और अपरिग्रह - हमें जीवन के सही मार्ग पर चलने के लिए प्रेरित करते हैं।

2026-03-27T18:31:10.727+05:30

Amendment in Employees’ Pension कर्मचारियों की पेंशन में संशोधन Pension on minimum 10 years service or 58 years age: Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 433 answered on 23.03.2026 by Dr, Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Labour and Employment.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 433
ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026

AMENDMENT IN EMPLOYEES’ PENSION

*433. SHRI APPALANAIDU KALISETTI:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has introduced or proposes to introduce any new labour law or amendment under which employees who have completed ten years of service are likely to be eligible for pension benefits;

(b) if so, the details of the scheme, including eligibility criteria, pension amount, contribution structure and the date from which it has been proposed to be implemented;

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(c) whether the said provision is likely to be applicable to private sector employees, contract workers and unorganised sector workers covered under Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) or other social security schemes and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government has conducted any impact assessment on the financial and social implications of providing pension after ten years of service and if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the details of the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure universal pension coverage and social security for workers under the new labour codes?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a): Under the provisions of Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS) members of the scheme are already eligible for member pension on completion of 10 years of contributory service. Under the Code on Social Security, 2020 (CoSS), the existing Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 continues to be in force for a maximum period of one year or until it is replaced by a revised Employees’ Pension Scheme formulated under the Code.

(b): In the EPS, the corpus of the Pension Fund is made up of (i) contribution by the employer @ 8.33 per cent of wages; and (ii) 1.16% contribution from Central Government on wages upto Rs.15,000/- per month. All benefits under the scheme are paid out of such accumulations. The fund is valued annually.

A member of the EPS under CoSS will be eligible for superannuation / early pension under the new EPS on fulfilling the following criteria:

Minimum 10 years of contributory service; and
Attaining age of 58 years.

A member can opt for early pension anytime after completing 50 years of age upon cessation of employment subject to discounting factor at the rate of 4% for every year falling short of 58 years.

The family will also be eligible for pension in case of death of a member/member pensioner.

Similarly, the pension will be calculated based on the pensionable service and pensionable salary subject to a minimum of Rs 1000/- for member pension, widow/widower/nominee/dependent parent pension; Rs 250/- for children pension and Rs 750/- for orphan pension.

(c): EPS is mandatory for formal sector workers whose salary at the time of joining is not more than Rs 15,000/- in establishments with 20 or more employees.

Compensation package analysis

(d) & (e): The Code on Social Security, 2020 (CoSS) provides for framing of suitable social security measures for unorganized workers, gig workers and platform workers on matters including those relating to life and disability cover, health and maternity benefits, old age protection, etc. Further, fourteen (14) schemes of different Central Ministries/Departments have already been integrated/ mapped with the e-Shram to enhance social security coverage to unorganized workers, such as Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors Atmanirbhar’ Nidhi (PMSVANidhi),Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MGNREGS), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G), Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U), Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), etc.

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भारत सरकार
श्रम और रोजगार मंत्रालय
लोक सभा
तारांकित प्रश्न संख्‍या 433
सोमवार, 23 मार्च, 2026/02 चैत्र, 1948 (शक)

कर्मचारियों की पेंशन में संशोधन

1433. श्री अप्पलनायडू कलिसेट्टीः

क्या श्रम और रोजगार मंत्री यह बताने की कृपा करेंगे किः

(क) क्या सरकार ने कोई नया श्रम कानून या संशोधन पेश किया है या पेश करने का प्रस्ताव है जिसके तहत दस वर्ष की सेवा पूरी करने वाले कर्मचारी पेंशन लाभ के पात्र हो सकते हैं;

(ख) यदि हाँ, तो पात्रता मानदंड, पेंशन राशि, अंशदान संरचना और इसके कार्यान्वयन की प्रस्तावित तिथि सहित इस योजना का ब्यौरा क्‍या है;

(ग) क्या उक्त प्रावधान निजी क्षेत्र के कर्मचारियों, संविदा श्रमिकों और कर्मचारी भविष्य निधि संगठन (ईपीएफओ) या अन्य सामाजिक सुरक्षा योजनाओं के तहत शामित्र असंगठित क्षेत्र के श्रमिकों पर लागू होने की संभावना है और यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है;

(घ) कया सरकार ने दस वर्ष की सेवा के बाद पेंशन प्रदान करने के वित्तीय और सामाजिक निहितार्थों पर पड़ने वाले प्रभाव का कोई मूल्यांकन किया है और यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है; और

(ड) नई श्रम संहिता के तहत श्रमिकों के लिए सार्वभौमिक पेंशन कवरेज और सामाजिक सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित करने हेतु सरकार द्वारा क्या कदम उठाए गए हैं या उठाए जाने का प्रस्ताव है?

उत्तर

श्रम और रोजगार मंत्री (डॉ. मनसुख मांडववया)

(क): कर्मचारी पेंशन योजना, 1995 (ईपीएस) के प्रावधानों के अंतगत योजना के सदस्य 10 वर्ष की अंशदायी सेवा पूरी होने पर पहले से ही सदस्य पेंशन के पात्र हैं। सामाजिक सुरक्षा संहिता, 2020 (सीओएसएस) के अंतर्गत, मौजूदा कर्मचारी पेंशन योजना, 1995 अधिकतम एक वर्ष की अवधि तक अथवा संहिता के तहत तैयार की गई संशोधित कर्मचारी पेंशन योजना द्वारा इसे प्रतिस्थापित किए जाने तक लागू रहेगी।

(ख): ईपीएस में, पेंशन फंड का कॉर्पस (i) नियोक्‍ता द्वारा मजदूरी के 8.33 प्रतिशत की दर से अंशदान; और (1) 15,000/- रुपये प्रति माह तक की मजदूरी पर केंद्र सरकार से 1.16% प्रतिशत के अंशदान से बना है। इस योजना के अंतर्गत सभी लाभों का भुगतान इस संचित राशि से किया जाता है। इस फंड का मूल्यांकन वार्षिक रूप से किया जाता है।

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सीओएसएस के अंतर्गत ईपीएस का कोई सदस्य निम्नलिखित मानवदंडों को पूरा करने पर नए ईपीएस के अंतर्गत अधिवषिता/समय-पूर्व पेंशन के लिए पात्र होगा:

अंशदायी सेवा के न्यूनतम 10 वर्ष; तथा
58 वर्ष की आयु पूरी करना।

58 वर्ष की आयु पूरी होने से पहले रोजगार समाप्त होने पर, कोई सदस्य 50 वर्ष की आयु पूरी करने के पश्चात ही समय-पूर्व पेंशन का विकल्प चुन सकता है और यह विकल्प 58 वर्ष से कम रह गए प्रत्येक वर्ष के लिए 4% के डिसकाउंटिंग फैक्टर के अध्यधीन होगा।

सदस्य/सदस्य पेंशनभोगी की मृत्यु होने पर परिवार भी पेंशन के लिए पात्र होगा।

इसी तरह, पेंशन की गणना पेंशन योग्य सेवा और पेंशन योग्य वेतन के आधार पर की जाएगी, जो सदस्य पेंशन, विधवा/विधुर/नामिनी/आश्रित माता-पिता पेंशन के लिए न्यूनतम 1000/- रुपये; बाल पेंशन के लिए 250/- रुपये और अनाथ पेंशन के लिए 750/- रुपये के अध्यधीन होगी।

(ग): 20 या इससे अधिक कर्मचारियों वाले औपचारिक क्षेत्र के प्रतिष्ठानों हेतु ऐसे कर्मचारियों के लिए ईपीएस अनिवार्य है, जिनका वेतन कार्यभर ग्रहण के समय 15,000 रुपये से अधिक नहीं हो।

(घ) और (ड.): सामाजिक सुरक्षा संहिता, 2020 (सीओएसएस) असंगठित कामगारों, गिग कामगारों और प्लेटफॉर्म कामगारों के लिए उपयुक्त सामाजिक सुरक्षा उपाय तैयार करने का प्रावधान करती है जिसमें जीवन और निःशक्तता कवर, स्वास्थ्य और मातृत्व त्राभ, वृद्धावस्था संरक्षण आदि से संबंधित उपाय शामिल हैं।

इसके अलावा, असंगठित कामगारों के लिए सामाजिक सुरक्षा कवरेज बढ़ाने के लिए विभिन्‍न केंद्रीय मंत्रालयों/विभागों की चौदह (14) योजनाओं को पहले ही ई-श्रम के साथ एकीकृत/मैप किया जा चुका है, जिसमें प्रधानमंत्री स्ट्रीट वेंडर्स आत्मनिर्भर निधि (पीएमस्वनिधि), प्रधानमंत्री सुरक्षा बीमा योजना (पीएमएसबीवाई), प्रधानमंत्री जीवन ज्योति बीमा योजना (पीएमजेजेबीवाई), महात्मा गांधी राष्ट्रीय ग्रामीण रोजगार गारंटी योजना (मनरेगा), प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना-ग्रामीण (पीएमएवाई-जी), आयुष्मान भारत – प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्य योजना (एबी-पीएमजेएवाई), प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना – शहरी (पीएमएवाई-यू), प्रधानमंत्री मत्स्य संपदा योजना (पीएमएमएसवाई), प्रधानमंत्री किसान सम्मान निधि (पीएम-किसान), वन नेशन वन राशन कार्ड (ओएनओआरसी) और प्रधानमंत्री मातृ वंदना योजना (पीएमएमवीवाई), आदि शामिल हैं।

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2026-03-27T18:25:22.795+05:30

ORDER UNDER SECTION 119 – ALL INCOME TAX OFFICES TO REMAIN OPEN ON 31ST MARCH, 2026 ON MAHAVIR JAYANTI. THE CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES (CBDT) HAS ISSUED AN ORDER UNDER SECTION 119 OF THE INCOME-TAX ACT, 1961, DIRECTING ALL INCOME TAX OFFICES ACROSS INDIA TO REMAIN OPEN ON MARCH 31, 2026. THIS DIRECTIVE COMES DESPITE THE DATE BEING A CLOSED HOLIDAY FOR MAHAVIR JAYANTI. THE DECISION HAS BEEN MADE TO ENSURE THE COMPLETION OF PENDING DEPARTMENTAL WORK AS THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2025-26 COMES TO A CLOSE.

F.No.225/53/2024-IT A-II
Government of India/ भारत सरकार
Ministry of Finance/ वित्‍त मंत्रालय
Department of Revenue/राजस्‍व विभाग
Central Board of Direct Taxes/केंद्रीय प्रत्‍यक्ष कर बोर्ड
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Room No. 10018, Kartavya Bhavan-1 ,
New Delhi, the 18th March, 2026

Subject: Order under section 119 of the Income-tax Act, 1961-reg.

The Financial Year 2025-26 closes on 31st March, 2026 (Tuesday), which is a Closed Holiday on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.

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INCOME TAX RULES, 2026 APPLICABLE FOR THE ASSESSMENT YEAR 2026-27 ONWARDS: KEY CHANGES AND IMPLEMENTATION DETAILS FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue (Central Board of Direct Taxes), has officially notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026 via Notification No. G.S.R. 198(E) dated March 20, 2026. These rules are framed under the powers conferred by Section 533 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 (Act No. 30 of 2025) and are set to come into force from April 1, 2026.

As the new Income-tax Act, 2025 replaces the legacy 1961 Act, these rules provide the necessary procedural framework to implement the modernized tax regime. For Central Government employees, pensioners, and other stakeholders, understanding these rules is crucial for the upcoming financial year.

Short Title and Commencement

The rules are officially titled the Income-tax Rules, 2026. They will be applicable for the assessment year 2026-27 onwards, coinciding with the implementation of the new Act.

Declaration and Payment of Dividends (Rule 3)

The rules specify the procedure for the declaration and payment of dividends in India under Section 2(42) of the Act.

Companies must maintain a share register at their principal place of business in India from April 1 of the relevant tax year.
General meetings for dividend declaration must be held within India.
Dividends declared must be payable only within India to all shareholders.

Recognition of Stock Exchanges (Rule 4 & 5)

The rules outline the conditions for a stock exchange to be notified as a “recognized stock exchange” for the purpose of derivative trading.

The exchange must be approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
It must maintain a full audit trail of all transactions (cash and derivative) for a period of seven tax years.
It must ensure that client details, including Unique Client Code and Permanent Account Number (PAN), are correctly recorded.
Monthly statements must be submitted to the Director General of Income-tax (Systems) within 15 days of the end of each month.

Determination of Holding Period for Capital Assets (Rule 6)

The rules provide a detailed table for determining the period for which a capital asset is held by an assessee:

Nature of Asset	Period of Holding
Shares or debentures acquired on conversion	Includes the period for which the original bond, debenture, or certificate was held before conversion.
Capital assets declared under the Income Declaration Scheme, 2016	For immovable property, calculated from the date of acquisition (if evidenced by a registered deed). For other cases, calculated from June 1, 2016.
Assets of an Indian subsidiary on conversion of a foreign company branch	Includes the period for which the asset was held by the foreign company’s branch.

Notification of Zero-Coupon Bonds (Rule 7)

Infrastructure capital companies, funds, or public sector companies intending to issue Zero Coupon Bonds must apply at least three months before the issue date.

The life of the bond must be between 10 and 20 years.
The issuing entity must have at least two investment-grade ratings from SEBI-registered agencies.
The bonds must be mandated for listing on a recognized stock exchange in India.

Implications for Salaried Employees

While the initial pages of the notification focus on corporate and procedural aspects, the implementation of the Income-tax Act, 2025 through these rules signifies a shift towards:

Simplified Compliance: Streamlined definitions and procedures.
Digital Transparency: Enhanced requirements for audit trails and electronic reporting by institutions.
Modernized Framework: Alignment of tax rules with current financial market practices.

For Central Government employees, the notification of these rules is a precursor to new TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) norms and updated ITR (Income Tax Return) forms that will be released subsequently.

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GREETINGS ON EID-UL-FITR

“ON THE AUSPICIOUS OCCASION OF EID-UL-FITR, HEARTIEST GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES

ईद-उल-फितर की शुभकामनाएं

"ईद-उल-फितर के शुभ अवसर पर, हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं और बधाई ।

2026-03-19T14:23:00.000+05:30

WARM GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES ON CHAITRA SUKLADI, UGADI, GUDI PADAVA, CHETI CHAND, NAVREH AND SAJIBU CHEIRAOBA

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“On the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba, greetings and best wishes.

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चैत्र शुक्लादि, उगादि, गुड़ी पाड़वा, चेती चांद, नवरेह और साजेबु चेरोबा की शुभकामनाएं

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“चैत्र शुक्लादि, उगादी, गुडी पड़वा, चेती चांद, नवरेह और सादिबुचेरोबा के शुभ अवसर पर, बधाई और शुभकामनाएं ।

2026-03-16T21:56:22.131+05:30

NEXT INCREMENT AFTER STEPPING UP OF PAY ON PROMOTION/MACP पदोन्नति/एमएसीपीएस पर वेतन बढ़ने के पश्चात अगली वेतन वृद्धि: LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3210 ANSWERED ON 11.03.2026 ANSWERED BY MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSION.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3210
(ANSWERED ON 11.03.2026)

NEXT INCREMENT AFTER STEPPING UP OF PAY

3210. SHRI ANAND BHADAURIA:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

(a) whether as per the OM of Department of Personnel and Training dated 13.09.2022 regarding next increment after stepping up of pay, the senior officer shall be entitled to the next increment on completion of the required qualifying service w.e.f. the date of re-fixation of the pay;

(b) if so, the details of required qualifying period for next increment from the date of stepping up under 7th Central Pay Commission in cases where stepping up has been allowed under Rule 7, Note 10 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016;

(c) whether Hon’ble Delhi High Court in W.P(C) 12452/2023 has ruled that stepping of pay is personal to senior employee only to remove the anomaly due to junior drawing higher pay than the senior and stepping up of pay does not affect the date of next increment of senior employee; and

(d) if so, the details of orders issued in response to said order?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

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USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN CENTRAL GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES/DEPARTMENTS केंद्र सरकार के मंत्रालयों/विभागों में आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस का उपयोग: LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2992 ANSWERED ON 11.03.2026 BY MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN PRIME MINISTER OFFICE.

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2992
(ANSWERED ON 11.03.2026)

USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN CENTRAL GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES/DEPARTMENTS

2992. DR. M P ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has formulated any comprehensive policy or programme for upskilling and reskilling Central Government employees in the use of artificial intelligence and digital tools for public administration and governance;

(b) if so, the details of such initiatives including the Ministries/Departments covered and the nature of training imparted;

(c) whether any timelines and measurable outcomes have been fixed to integrate AI tools in decision-making, service delivery and grievance redressal; and

(d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure ethical use, data protection, transparency and accountability in the deployment of AI by Government officials?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) to (d): Recognizing the need to upskill government employees in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies, high priority has been accorded to building civil services’ capacity in AI and to empower public workforce with skills and knowledge in this field.

At present, the iGOT Karmayogi platform – which has over 1.5 crore government employees onboarded from across all Ministries, Departments and Organizations of the Government of India and from 30 State and UT governments – has 105 courses on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies designed to equip government officials with essential digital knowledge and skills. These courses focus on use of AI in different domains like education and skilling, office productivity, agriculture, public health, AI security and cybersecurity.

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“Act”), and the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (“Rules”), were notified on 13 November 2025. These ensure that personal data is processed for a lawful purpose with a free, specific, informed, unconditional and unambiguous consent from the individual. The Rules require Data Fiduciaries to implement appropriate security safeguards, such as encryption or masking, to protect data and prevent breaches. The Act requires every Significant Data Fiduciary to appoint an independent data auditor to assess compliance with its provisions.

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REGULATION OF INCREMENT IN CASES OF STEPPING UP OF PAY UNDER CCS (RP) RULES, 2016 सीसीएस (संशोधित वेतन) नियम 2016 के तहत वेतन उन्नयन के मामलों में वेतन वृद्धि का विनियमन

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2611
TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026/PHALGUNA 18, 1947 (SAKA)

REGULATION OF INCREMENT IN CASES OF STEPPING UP OF PAY UNDER CCS (RP) RULES, 2016

2611. SHRI ANAND BHADAURIA:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

(a) whether the next annual increment in cases of stepping up of pay of senior employees at par with that of their junior employees under Rule 7(10) of the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 is governed by Rule 10 of the said Rules;

(b) if so, whether the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in W.P. (C) No. 12452/2023 has ruled that stepping up of pay is personal to the senior employee and only to remove the anomaly arising from a junior drawing higher pay than the senior, and that such stepping up of pay does not affect the date of next increment of the senior employee;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether, in terms of Rule 15 of the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016, Rule 10 has an overriding effect over any other Rules and provisions, including the Fundamental Rules; and

(e) if so, whether the Government proposes to issue general instructions/orders in compliance with the aforesaid judgment of the Hon’ble Delhi High Court, if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a): The date of next increment in 7th Central Pay Commission pay structure is governed under Rule 10 of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016.

(b) & (c): The Judgement of the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi dated 05.10.2023 in W.P. (C) No. 12452/2023 is a matter of public record and is available on the official website of Hon’ble Delhi High Court (https://www.delhihighcourt.nic.in/web/ > Case Status)

(d): The Rule 15 of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 provides that “Overriding effect of rules – The provisions of the Fundamental Rules, the Central Civil Services (Revision of Pay) Rules, 1947, the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1960, the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1973, the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1986, the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1997 and the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 shall not save as otherwise provided in these rules, apply to cases where pay is regulated under these rules, to the extent they are inconsistent with these rules”.

(e): The Judgement of the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi dated 05.10.2023 in W.P. (C) No. 12452/2023 has been implemented in respect of applicant of the case.

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OPTION FOR PAY FIXATION UNDER STATUTORY RULES NAMELY CCS (RP) RULES, 2016 AND FR 22(I)(A)(1) – सांविधिक नियमों के तहत वेतन नियतन. THIS LOK SABHA RESPONSE CLARIFIES THAT PAY FIXATION FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES PROMOTED BETWEEN JANUARY AND JULY 2016 IS GOVERNED BY CCS (REVISED PAY) RULES, 2016 AND FUNDAMENTAL RULES. ELIGIBILITY FOR PAY REGULATION OPTIONS IS SPECIFICALLY EVALUATED BASED ON RULE 5 AND A 2017 DOPT MEMORANDUM.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2590
TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026/PHALGUNA 18, 1947 (SAKA)

OPTION FOR PAY FIXATION UNDER STATUTORY RULES

2590. SHRI SRIBHARAT MATHUKUMILLI:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

a) whether pay fixation on promotion/financial upgradation of Central Government employees is governed by Statutory Rules namely the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 and Fundamental Rule FR 22(i)(a)(1);

b) if so, whether employees who were promoted or granted financial upgradation under the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme between 01.01.2016 and 01.07.2016, who opted under Rule 5 of the CCS (RP) Rules, 2016, are eligible to exercise the option under the statutory proviso to FR 22(i)(a)(1) for regulation of their pay and to switch over to the $7^{th}$ CPC Pay Matrix from the date of their next increment, i.e., 01.07.2016;

c) and; if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a): Pay fixation on promotion/financial upgradation of Central Government employees on or after 1st day of January, 2016 is governed by Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 and Fundamental Rules (FRs).

(b) & (c): Such cases are examined under the provisions of Rule 5 of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 and Department of Personnel & Training’s O.M. dated 27.07.2017. View/Download the PDF

DISPARITY IN REMUNERATION OF REGULAR AND CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES नियमित और संविदा कर्मचारियों के पारिश्रमिक में असमानता: LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2603 ANSWERED ON 09.03.2026

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2603
TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.03.2026

DISPARITY IN REMUNERATION OF REGULAR AND CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES

SHRI RAJEEV RAI:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

(a) the manner of determining the salary and other allowances for regular employees, class and post-wise and the way to determine the pay and allowances for employees engaged on contract basis performing same work and duties;

(b) the details of the grade-wise number of regular employees and employees engaged on contract basis in each Nav Ratna Company; and

(c) the reasons for discrepancy in the pay and perks of regular employees and contractual employees?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

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Ministry of Communications

Department of Posts to Launch ‘24 Speed Post’ for Next-Day Guaranteed Delivery in Six Major Cities

Posted On: 16 MAR 2026 11:51AM by PIB Delhi

The Department of Posts is launching 24 Speed Post on 17^th March 2026. The service will be launched by Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Communications, and Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications, in the presence of senior officers of the Department at Rangbhawan Auditorium, Akashwani Bhawan, New Delhi at 12:30 PM.

The 24 Speed Post introduces next day guaranteed delivery for urgent and time-sensitive consignments. In the first phase, the service will be available across Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Alongside this, 24 and 48 Speed Post services will provide assured D+1 and D+2 delivery timelines, enabled through dedicated processing windows and priority air transmission. The services will also feature OTP-based secure delivery, end-to-end tracking with SMS alerts, BNPL facility for business customers, free pickup for bulk bookings, API integration and centralized billing, along with a money-back guarantee in case of delay, further strengthening India Post’s premium express delivery capabilities.ARJ (Release ID: 2240509)

2026-03-09T12:40:00.000+05:30

2026-03-08T09:20:00.002+05:30

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: 08 MARCH

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2026, ALSO KNOWN AS IWD, IS CELEBRATED ON MARCH 8 EVERY YEAR AND IS A GLOBAL DAY CELEBRATING THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND POLITICAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN. THE IWD 2026 THEME IS 'GIVE TO GAIN', THE CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES A MINDSET OF GENEROSITY AND COLLABORATION.

“THE OFFICIAL UNITED NATIONS THEME FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2026 IS “RIGHTS. JUSTICE. ACTION”

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: 08 MARCH

“On the occasion of International Women’s Day, heartiest greetings and best wishes”

“Best wishes for successful celebration of Women’s Day and for a bright future of all women”.

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय महिला दिवस

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय महिला दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं और बधाई ।

‘’अंतर्राष्ट्रीय महिला दिवस के अवसर पर, हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं और बधाई।

2026-03-03T15:25:00.002+05:30

2026-02-28T20:37:00.002+05:30

REMEMBRANCE DAY: COM. M. KRISHNAN

2026-02-24T14:12:00.004+05:30

COMPLIANCE HANDBOOK FOR EMPLOYERS UNDER THE FOUR LABOUR CODES (CENTRAL GOVERNMENT SPHERE) ISSUED BY MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

Contents

Chapter1:     About the Handbook
Chapter2:     Reforms Introduced under Labour Codes
Chapter3:     The Code on Wages, 2019
Chapter4:     The Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Chapter 5:    The Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code, 2020
Chapter6:     The Code on Social Security, 2020
Chapter7:     Summary of Action Points for Employers
Annexure1: Key Definitions – The Code on Wages, 2019
Annexure2: Key Definitions – The Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Annexure3: The Third Schedule, The Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Annexure 4: The Third Schedule, The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Annexure 5: The First Schedule, The Code on Social Security, 2020

Chapter 1: About the Handbook

The Second National Commission on Labour (2002) had recommended, inter-alia, that the existing Labour Laws should be broadly grouped into four or five Labour Codes on functional basis. Accordingly, Ministry of Labour and Employment, after extensive consultations with the stakeholders, rationalized, simplified and amalgamated the relevant provisions of the labour laws in four codes. For employers, this means clearer rules, simpler procedures and reduced compliances.

This Handbook has been prepared to make the employers aware of the new provisions in a simplified manner. Each chapter provides an overview of compliances under each Code, with a focus on making compliance simpler, faster, and easier. The Handbook primarily covers provisions of the Codes for the establishments for which the appropriate government is Central Government. Further, details will be prescribed in the Rules that the Central Government will notify under the respective Codes.

Disclaimer:

This Handbook is intended solely as a reference document for employers on compliance provisions of the new Labour Codes and do not purport to be a legal document. In the event of any discrepancy between the contents of this Handbook and the provisions of the new Labour Codes, the latter shall prevail. Any such discrepancies noticed may kindly be brought to the attention of the Ministry of Labour and Employment for necessary clarification or correction.

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CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES GROUP INSURANCE SCHEME, 1980 ACCOUNTING PROCEDURE – MASTER CIRCULAR BY CGA, FIN MIN DATED 17.02.206

No. 9(3)/2024/TA/45 Government of India Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure Controller General of Accounts
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan E-Block, GPO Complex
INA,

New Delhi Dated: 17.02.2026

Subject: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1980 Accounting Procedure.

The accounting procedure for the transactions under the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1980 as introduced by the ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their O.M. No.F.15(3)/78-WIP dated the 31st October, 1980 was issued vide CGA’s OM No. S.11013/2/81/TA/2907 dated 22.09.1981. Subsequent amendments in this regard were also issued vide CGA’s OMs dated 01.03.1982, 22.09.1982, 27.09.1984 and 26.12.1985. For convenience of the stakeholders, the accounting procedure has been revised incorporating all the amendments issued thereafter.

Head of Account

Insurance

2. There will be no individual accounting under the Scheme. The transactions under the Scheme will be booked in the Public Account of India under a new minor head “Central Government Employees’ Group Insurance Scheme below the existing major head “8011-Insurance and Pension Funds”).

Deduction from Pay Bills

3. In the portion of the pay bills pertaining to classification, the DDOs should exhibit the total subscription recovered from the employees under the minor head indicated above. They should attach a duly completed schedule to the pay bills for January (2) every year as per Annexures A (2), The Pay & Accounts Office will post the figures appearing in the schedules in a register in the form as per Annexure B (parts I) [2] for the preparation of the Annual Report referred to in para 5 etc.

Payments of dues to beneficiaries

4. Separate bills in a simple receipt form as in Annexure C will be prepared in respect of payments arising under the scheme for drawing the amount towards disbursement to the payees concerned. The D.D.Os. will work out the payments with reference to para 11 of the Annexure to the Ministry of Finance O.M.No.F.15(3) /78-WIP dated the 31st October, 1980 and the Table of benefits from the Savings Fund issued by that Ministry from time to time.

1. Amended vide CGA’s OM dated 17.07.2012
2. Amended vide CGA’s OM dated 27.09.1984

The bills will indicate separately entitlements from (i) Insurance Fund and (ii) Savings Fund. This amount will be classified under the respective sub-heads mentioned below: –

8011 (1)- Insurance and Pension Funds.
-Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (new minor head)
-Insurance Fund (sub-head)
-Savings Fund (sub-head)

The bills will be invariably sent by the D.D.Os. to the Pay & Accounts Officer concerned along with the Service Books which contain service particulars, nominations etc. The Pay & Accounts Offices will pass the bills expeditiously (especially in respect of claims on account of death of a member) after exercising the necessary checks and ensuring that the classification is correct, book the payments finally in the concerned books against the two distinct sub-heads (debit side) and make a note of payment in the service books which will be attested by Pay and Accounts Officer. Each case where payment has been made shall also be noted in the register as per Annexure B (Part II & III-Payments).

Annual Report

5. The Pay and Accounts Officers will send a report to the Controller of Accounts of the Ministry/Department concerned by 20th February following (the completion of each anniversary of the Scheme in the form as per annexure D. The Controllers of Accounts shall consolidate the figures received from various PAOs and send a consolidated report in the same form to the Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Finance [1] by 15th March following (2) the completion of each anniversary of the Scheme. The Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Finance(l) shall consolidate the figures for all Ministries/Departments and send a consolidated report in the same form to the Ministry of Finance within 3 months of the completion of each anniversary of the Scheme.

In the case of PAOs (Audit), a similar report will be sent by them to the PAO (Audit-Director of Audit, Central Revenues) who will consolidate the figures and send a consolidated report to the Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Finance (1) by 15th March following ) the completion of each anniversary of the Scheme. This shall include the recoveries effected from Divisional Accountants and finally accounted for in the Central Section by the PAOs (Audit). In the case of Defence, P&T and Railways, the respective Chief Accounting Authorities will similarly consolidate the reports received from the lower accounting formations and arrange to send the consolidated report to the Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Finance (1) by 15th March following the completion of each anniversary of the scheme.

Transfer of members

6. If an employee is transferred from one Ministry /Department/ Office to another Ministry /Department/ Office, the orders of transfer should clearly indicate the Group to which he belongs and the dates of his continuous membership in this Group and also in the lower groups, if any, for the benefits from the Insurance Fund or both Insurance and the Savings Fund, as the case may be, under the Central Government Employees’ Group Insurance Scheme, 1980.

Insurance

1. Amended vide CGA’s OM dated 17.07.2012
2. Amended vide CGA’s OM dated 26.12.1985

The Head of Office shall, inter-alia endorse a copy of the orders of transfer to the DDO and the PAO. On receipt of the orders of transfer, the D.D.O. shall incorporate a certificate on the LPC to the effect that the individual concerned has subscribed to the Insurance Fund or both to the Insurance Fund and Savings Fund, as the case may be, upto and including the month of ………………… As soon as the certificate from the D.D.O. of the Department which has transferred the employee has been received by the. D.D.O. of the new Department, he shall commence recovery of the subscription from the individual concerned beyond the month up to which such subscription has been recovered earlier.

In respect of Government servants on deputation to State Governments/ Union Territories (4) or on foreign service, accounting, payment and reporting work arising under the Scheme (E.g. watching of receipt of contribution and crediting to Govt. accounts, passing of bills relating to payments, if any) will be done by the Accounts Officer of his parent Department who is responsible for watching receipt of G.P. Fund etc. recoveries. (In this connection, provisions of para 9.4.1 of the Civil Accounts Manual 2024 may be referred to).

Consolidation of accounts and calculation of interest

7. On the basis of the monthly accounts figures under CGEGIS, 1980 for the Central Government, made available by Controller General of Accounts, Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Finance will work out each month in respect of credits, the position creditable to the Insurance Fund and the portion creditable to the Savings Fund (2). The total amount of subscription initially classified under the minor head “CGEGIS” (Credit side) shall be apportioned between the two sub-heads “Insurance Fund” and “Saving Fund” by adopting the percentage prescribed by the Ministry of Finance (3). After taking into account the payment made during a quarter, the positive balance under each of the two funds shall be credited with interest calculated at the rate of interest notified by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs for the purpose. The amount of interest credited to the two funds taken together shall have the contra-debit to the following head of accounts.

2049 (2) -Interest on Small Savings, Provident Fund etc.
-Interest on Insurance and Pension Funds (minor head)
-Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (New Sub-head).

These figures will be incorporated in the Government of India’s account of the month following the quarter so that the balance of each fund for the month following the quarter includes also the interest credited to the balance of the previous quarter.

8. Deleted (3).

9. Transactions under the Scheme arising under the P.&.T. and Defence Departments, will be booked to the final heads of accounts indicated in paras 2 and 4 above by the respective accounts organisations. However, the transactions pertaining to the employees of the Railways under the Scheme would be adjustable finally in the books of the P.A.O (Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure). Monthly cash settlement in respect of these will be effected by the Railway Accounts authority through the head ‘8658 (2)-Suspense accounts-Suspense Account (Railways)-PAO Suspense-Items under Group Insurance Scheme-adjust-able by P.A.O’ (Department of Expenditure) with a break up furnished under the two distinct funds of the Scheme in the case of debits but without any such break up in the case of credits. The relevant schedules of recoveries and payment vouchers need not, however, be sent to the P.A.O, but a certificate should be sent, to the effect that the total amount of credits/debits passed on, agree with the figures in the compiled accounts.

Insurance

1. Amended vide CGA’s OM dated 01.03.1982
2. Amended vide CGA’s OM dated 17.07.2012
3. Amended vide CGA’s OM dated 27.09.1984

10. DAMA Section of CGA’s Organisation will also provide a summary of the credits and debits under the two distinct funds at the close of every month’s account. Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Finance will intimate Ministry of Finance, the total amount of interest credited to each of these funds during the year as soon as the March Supplementary account of each Financial year is closed.(1) :

Submission of estimates

11. At the appropriate time every year, the estimates of accruals and disbursements under the Scheme, as well as of interest payments (to be paid for in the interest payments appropriations), will be furnished to the Budget Division by the Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Finance (1).

Proforma Account (2)

12. It has been decided to maintain only a Proforma Account of utilisation of Funds accumulated under the Scheme towards House Building Advance to Central Government Employees envisaged in Para 14 of the Scheme. Accordingly, the Proforma Account shall be maintained by the Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Finance (1).

Sr. Accounts Officer(TA)

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2026-02-24T13:44:00.003+05:30

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Ministry of Communications

DEPARTMENT OF POSTS ORGANISES MEGA GDS SAMMELAN AT GUNTUR
UNION MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS SHRI JYOTIRADITYA SCINDIA ADDRESSES 9,000 GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS

Posted On: 23 FEB 2026 1:26PM by PIB Delhi

The Department of Posts, Andhra Pradesh Circle, organised a grand Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Sammelan at Guntur on February 22, 2026. The event witnessed an overwhelming participation of over 9,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks from across the Circle, reflecting their collective commitment and dedication to strengthening rural postal services.

(Over 9,000 Gramin Dak Sevaks participated in the GDS Sammelan at Guntur)

The Sammelan was graced by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister for Communications and DoNER, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of State for Communications & Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Member (Personnel), Postal Services Board, Shri Suvendu Kumar Swain, MLA Shri Mohammed Naseer Ahmed, and Mayor of Guntur Shri Kovelamudi Ravindra, among other dignitaries.

(Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia andMinister of State Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar lighting the ceremonial lamp at the GDS Sammelan)

On the occasion, ten best-performing Gramin Dak Sevaks were felicitated for excellence in delivering Post Office Savings Schemes, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Postal Life Insurance, Rural Postal Life Insurance and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) services.

(Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia andMinister of State Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar felicitating a Gramin Dak Sevak at the GDS Sammelan)

Union Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia extended warm greetings to the postal family and described Gramin Dak Sevaks as the vital force connecting every corner of the nation. He informed that India Post currently manages nearly 38 crore Post Office Savings Bank accounts with deposits of about ₹22 lakh crore. Additionally, around 3.8 crore Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana accounts hold deposits of approximately ₹2.27 lakh crore, reflecting the scale of financial inclusion achieved through the postal network.

He stated that India Post’s mail and logistics network is being rapidly modernised with conveyor systems, scientific sorting, RFID, barcodes and QR-code-enabled tracking to enhance efficiency. In hilly regions such as Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, drone-based delivery systems are also being introduced to strengthen last-mile connectivity. He emphasised the need to work collectively towards realising Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, in line with the call to “Reform, Perform and Transform.”

The Minister of State for Communications & Rural Development Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar stated that nationally the Department operates through about 1.65 lakh Post Offices with over 4.5 lakh employees. He informed that the Department’s annual expenditure stands at approximately ₹35,000 crore against revenue of about ₹13,000 crore. In Andhra Pradesh, expenditure was around ₹1,800 crore against revenue of ₹600 crore last year, which has increased to nearly ₹850 crore this year. He further noted that continuous monitoring has significantly reduced ‘nil transaction’ post offices from about one lakh earlier to around 1,500, reflecting improved operational efficiency.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh highlighted the irreplaceable role of GDS employees in grassroots governance and welfare delivery. He emphasised that despite rapid technological advancements, the human touch and dedication of GDS personnel remain unmatched, and underscored the importance of green initiatives, including support for electric mobility for GDS staff.

The Sammelan served as a platform to recognise the dedication and contribution of Gramin Dak Sevaks in delivering financial inclusion and citizen-centric services to the last mile. The Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle expressed gratitude to all dignitaries and participants for making the event a historic success MI/ARJ (Release ID: 2231704)

2026-02-13T10:51:07.924+05:30

COM. S. K. VYAS JI REMEMBRANCE DAY

ON 13th FEBRUARY 2026

COM. S.K. VYAS, THE LEGENDARY LEADER OF THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS AND LONG TIME SECRETARY GENERAL OF CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES AND WORKERS AS ALSO THAT OF NATIONAL CO-ORDINATION COMMITTEE OF PENSIONERS’ ASSOCIATION (NCCPA) LEFT US ON 13TH FEBRUARY 2015. IN UNITING THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, BARGAINING WITH THE GOVERNMENT ON THE ISSUES OF CG EMPLOYEES AND LEADING THE STRUGGLES – THERE IS NO PARALLEL FOR HIM.

ALL ARE REQUESTED TO OBSERVE THE REMEMBRANCE DAY OF COMRADE S.K. VYAS’ ON HIS DEATH ANNIVERSARY

COMRADE S.K. VYAS AMAR RAHE

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REMEMBRANCE DAY OF COM. N. J. IYER

ON 13th FEBRUARY 2026

Com. Iyer was elected as GS AIRMS & MMS Employees Union Group -C at Amritsar in 1963 and continued upto 1985. Co. Iyer was elected as President of NFPE in its very first conference in 1986 at Calcutta and continued the same post till he breathed his last. He was the leader of A symbol of Sacrifice and Dedication. He was a leader of rare and exemplary character who identified with the Left and Democratic forces. He was very strict in money matters and clean in both public and private life. Com. Iyer attracted large number of workers to the left ideology by his simplicity and incessant struggles, taking workers of all shades and opinions with him without compromising the basic principles. Com. Iyer expired on 13.02.2000 at Nagpur at the age of 74.

ALL ARE REQUESTED TO OBSERVE THE REMEMBRANCE DAY OF COMRADE N. J. IYER ON HIS DEATH ANNIVERSARY

COM. N. J. IYER AMAR RAHE

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2026-02-11T21:11:00.004+05:30

LOK SABHAUNSTARRED QUESTION /ANSWER

MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1605

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026/MAGHA 20, 1947 (SAKA)

REVISION OF PENSION UNDER 8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION

QUESTION

1605. Shri Anand Bhadauria:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Finance Bill, 2025 authorised the Central Government to establish distinction among pensioners on the basis of their date of retirement and a distinction may also be made among pensioners which may emanate from accepted recommendations of the Central Pay Commission;

(b) if so, whether such differentiation can also be made among pensioners on the basis of the recommendations accepted from the Central Pay Commission;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Central Government pensioners who have retired on or before 31st December, 2025 are likely to be covered for revision of their pension under the 8th Central Pay Commission;

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(f) whether the 8th CPC has started functioning on regular basis; and

(g) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons for the delay?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHOUDHARY)

(a), (b) and (c): -

The Pension of the Central Government employees is governed by the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 (erstwhile CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972) and the Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 2023 and instructions issued from time to time for matters connected therewith. Revision of pension is carried out through general orders issued by the Central Government, inter alia, for implementation of the accepted recommendations of the Central Pay Commission.

The Central Pay Commissions being expert bodies, recommend different pay scales, allowances and pension for different categories of the Government employees. The Part-IV of Finance Act, 2025 has validated the existing Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules and principles governing pension liabilities met from the Consolidated Fund of India and does not alter or change existing Civil or Defence pensions.

(d), (e), (f) and (g):-

Government has already notified the constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) along-with its Terms of Reference (ToR) vide Resolution dated 03.11.2025. As per Resolution dated 03.11.2025, Commission will make its recommendations within 18 months of its constitution.

The 8th CPC has been mandated to make its recommendations on Pay, Allowances, Pension, etc. of the Central Government employees.

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2026-02-11T20:55:00.004+05:30

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MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS

DIGITISATION OF POST OFFICE SAVINGS SCHEMES

Posted On: 11 FEB 2026 6:27PM by PIB Delhi

Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today, said that the Department of Posts, through a network of over 1.64 lakh post offices, serves more than 45 crore Post Office Savings Bank (POSB) account holders. To modernize and digitize Post Office Savings Schemes, Core Banking Solution (CBS) along with digital services such as ATMs, internet and mobile banking, online account opening/closure, deposits, real-time balance inquiry through online banking, fund transfers through NEFT/RTGS, IPPB–POSA linkage, etc., have been enabled in POSB through its CBS platform. In addition to facilities given to POSB customers, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) is offering its customers a range of services such as savings and current accounts, virtual debit cards, domestic money transfer services, bill and utility payments, insurance services for IPPB customers, online payment for post office savings schemes, digital life certificates (DLC), Aadhaar enabled Payment System (AePS), mobile number updates in Aadhaar for any citizen, and child enrolment services for any child of 0-5 years old. All these services are contributing towards enhancing ease of access, transparency, and financial inclusion. All post offices are working on a digital platform.

The Department of Posts, through internet banking, enables transactions under the scheme such as National Savings Certificate (NSC), Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP), and Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS). These initiatives have improved customer convenience and enhanced ease of operations. MI/ARJ (Release ID: 2226580)

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संचार मंत्रालय

डाकघर बचत योजनाओं का डिजिटलीकरण

प्रविष्टि तिथि: 11 FEB 2026 6:27PM by PIB Delhi

संचार एवं ग्रामीण विकास राज्य मंत्री डॉ. पेम्मासानी चंद्र शेखर ने आज लोकसभा में एक प्रश्न के लिखित उत्तर में कहा कि डाक विभाग 164 लाख से अधिक डाकघरों के नेटवर्क के माध्यम से 45 करोड़ से अधिक डाकघर बचत बैंक (पीओएसबी) खाताधारकों को सेवाएं प्रदान करता है। डाकघर बचत योजनाओं के आधुनिकीकरण और डिजिटलीकरण के लिए, कोर बैंकिंग सॉल्यूशन (सीबीएस) के साथ-साथ एटीएम, इंटरनेट और मोबाइल बैंकिंग, ऑनलाइन खाता खोलना/बंद करना, जमा, ऑनलाइन बैंकिंग के माध्यम से वास्तविक समय में शेष राशि की जानकारी, एनईएफटी/आरटीजीएस के माध्यम से निधि हस्तांतरण, आईपीपीबी-पीओएसए लिंकेज आदि जैसी डिजिटल सेवाएं पीओएसबी के सीबीएस प्लेटफॉर्म के माध्यम से सक्षम की गई हैं। डाकघर सेवा प्रदाता (पी ओ एस बी) के ग्राहकों को दी जाने वाली सुविधाओं के अतिरिक्त, इंडिया पोस्ट पेमेंट्स बैंक (आई पी पी बी ) अपने ग्राहकों को बचत और चालू खाते, वर्चुअल डेबिट कार्ड, घरेलू धन हस्तांतरण सेवाएं, बिल और उपयोगिता भुगतान, आई पी पी बी ग्राहकों के लिए बीमा सेवाएं, डाकघर बचत योजनाओं के लिए ऑनलाइन भुगतान, डिजिटल जीवन प्रमाण पत्र (डीएलसी), आधार-सक्षम भुगतान प्रणाली (ए ई पी एस ), किसी भी नागरिक के आधार में मोबाइल नंबर अपडेट करने की सुविधा और 0-5 वर्ष की आयु के किसी भी बच्चे के लिए नामांकन सेवाएं जैसी कई सेवाएं प्रदान कर रहा है। ये सभी सेवाएं सुगम पहुंच, पारदर्शिता और वित्तीय समावेशन को बढ़ावा देने में योगदान दे रही हैं। सभी डाकघर डिजिटल प्लेटफॉर्म पर काम कर रहे हैं।

डाक विभाग इंटरनेट बैंकिंग के माध्यम से राष्ट्रीय बचत प्रमाणपत्र (एनएससी), किसान विकास पत्र (केवीपी) और वरिष्ठ नागरिक बचत योजना (एससीएसएस) जैसी योजनाओं के तहत लेनदेन को सक्षम बनाता है। इन पहलों से ग्राहकों की सुविधा में सुधार हुआ है और लेनदेन में आसानी बढ़ी है। (रिलीज़ आईडी: 2226657)

2026-02-11T11:22:03.081+05:30

REIMBURSEMENT OF AMBULANCE CHARGES TO CGHS BENEFICIRES

EX-SERVICEMEN (RE-EMPLOYMENT IN CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES AND POSTS) AMENDMENT RULES, 2026. (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)

https://documents.doptcirculars.nic.in/D2/D02adm/NotificationeyxZO.pdf

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REVISION OF PENSION UNDER 8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION आठवें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग के तहत पेंशन का संशोधन: STATEMENT SUBMITTED BY SHRI PANKAJ CHOUDHARY, MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE IN LOK SABHA IN REPLY OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1605 ASKED BY SHRI ANAND BHADAURIA ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 9, 2026.

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COMPENDIUM OF GUIDELINES ON RESERVATION FOR EX-SERVICEMEN: DOP&T O.M. DATED 25.12.2025

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2026-02-10T14:16:01.787+05:30

PROMOTION AND POSTING OF HIGHER ADMINISTRATIVE GRADE (HAG) OFFICER OF THE INDIAN POSTAL SERVICE, GROUP ‘A’ TO THE HIGHER ADMINISTRATIVE GRADE+ (HAG+) [MEMBER, POSTAL SERVICES BOARD] OF THE SERVICE (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)

https://utilities.cept.gov.in/dop/pdfbind.ashx?id=14622

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GUIDELINES ON ALLOCATION OF INSPECTOR POSTS AND ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF POSTS TO POSTAL CIRCLES – AMENDMENT REG (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)

https://utilities.cept.gov.in/dop/pdfbind.ashx?id=14621

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INTRODUCTION OF MANDATORY COURSE COMPLETION AND COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT FOR ALL CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ON THE IGOT PORTAL AND REPORTING IN APAR FOR THE YEAR 2025-26.

(CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)

https://utilities.cept.gov.in/dop/pdfbind.ashx?id=14608

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GDS ONLINE ENGAGEMENT SCHEDULE-I, JANUARY-2026- DESCRIPTIVE NOTIFICATION AND ENGAGEMENT SCHEDULE (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)

https://utilities.cept.gov.in/dop/pdfbind.ashx?id=14619