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Tahir Qureshi March 31, 2026 6:19 PM IST
Employees are encouraged to apply to participate in the Dehradun meeting and to formally submit their demands and suggestions in writing.
Tahir Qureshi March 28, 2026 11:36 PM IST
Currently, the Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees stands at 58%.
Kumar Utkarsh March 25, 2026 3:59 PM IST
Central government employees may soon receive a DA hike to 60% or 61%, boosting salaries significantly. The expected revision could also bring arrears and financial relief in 2026.
Joy Pillai February 23, 2026 12:16 PM IST
The dearness allowance effective January 1, 2026, is projected to reach 60 percent of the basic pay. If the 8th CPC follows the same approach as the 7th CPC and merges the DA with the basic salary, then the inflation portion of the fitment factor would be.
Joy Pillai February 21, 2026 10:10 AM IST
8th Pay Commission BIG UPDATE: The big question among Central government employees and pensioners remains: when will the 8th Pay Commission be implemented and when will arrears actually reach their bank accounts?
Victor Dasgupta February 19, 2026 8:00 AM IST
The Central government took to social media and warned its employees about this new cyber fraud. It has also explained how to stay protected from the scam.
Victor Dasgupta February 18, 2026 7:27 AM IST
Contractual and temporary employees who are not covered under the Central Civil Services rules are unlikely to receive direct benefits.
Joy Pillai February 17, 2026 1:05 PM IST
8th Pay Commission Update: Know the eligibility criteria, which employees may miss out on benefits, and how it could impact central government staff and pensioners.
Abhijeet Sen February 16, 2026 10:36 PM IST
8th Pay Commission DA hike update: Modi government may announce a hike in the Dearness Allowance by Holi this year.
Victor Dasgupta February 16, 2026 11:52 AM IST
Revisions in pension are implemented through general orders issued by the Central Government, including those based on the accepted recommendations of a Pay Commission.
Victor Dasgupta February 14, 2026 9:40 AM IST
The scamsters are sending WhatsApp messages to government employees. The message claims that the employees can check their revised salary after the 8th Pay Commission by downloading a file.
Victor Dasgupta February 12, 2026 2:58 PM IST
On November 3 last year, the Ministry of Finance formally notified it. The Centre has also approved the Terms of Reference (ToR), granting the 8th CPC a deadline of 18 months to submit its recommendations.
Tahir Qureshi February 9, 2026 6:49 PM IST
In December 2025, the AICPI-IW was 148.2, and its 12-month average is 145.54.
Joy Pillai February 7, 2026 3:09 PM IST
The Budget 2026 speech has disappointed Central government employees and pensioners, as the Finance Minister made no announcement on a salary hike under the 8th Central Pay Commission. The unions have warned of a pan-India strike on February 12. Check the latest update here.
Victor Dasgupta January 31, 2026 1:52 PM IST
Manjeet Singh Patel, President of the All India NPS Employees Federation, said, "The Central Government has kept the AICPI-IW index unchanged at 148.2, which means a 5 percent increase in Dearness Allowance is possible. This implies that DA will rise to 63 percent."
Joy Pillai January 23, 2026 10:30 PM IST
8th Pay Commission Update: The central government has approved a salary and pension hike for public sector insurance company employees, NABARD, and Reserve Bank employees. This decision will directly impact the incomes of thousands of families. Check details here.
Victor Dasgupta January 14, 2026 4:50 PM IST
During the 6th Pay Commission (2006 2016), the Dearness Allowance (DA) rose to as high as 125 percent of the basic salary.
Joy Pillai January 12, 2026 2:04 PM IST
Chhattisgarh government on Sunday announced a 3 percent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees. The recent increase took the total DA to 58 percent of basic pay.
Victor Dasgupta January 5, 2026 8:53 AM IST
Once the 8th Pay Commission recommendations are approved and notified, the revised pay and pension will be retrospectively applicable from January 1, 2026.
Victor Dasgupta December 30, 2025 12:12 PM IST
The Modi government has clarified that the claim that pensioners will not receive DA after the new Finance Act 2025 is false.
Analiza Pathak December 29, 2025 11:35 AM IST
So far, the govt has not announced the exact percentage of pay hikes under the 8th Pay Commission. However, media reports suggest that based on the proposed fitment factor, the basic salary of a central government employee could increase.
Analiza Pathak December 24, 2025 2:31 PM IST
Understanding what changed in 2025 can help employees and pensioners stay informed, plan their finances better and be prepared for what lies ahead.
Victor Dasgupta December 16, 2025 10:55 AM IST
The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission were notified on November 3, 2025, granting the commission an 18-month timeframe to submit its report, which is expected by mid-2027.
Tahir Qureshi December 13, 2025 11:35 PM IST
The government increases the DR for pensioners twice a year, in January and July.
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