Central Pay Commission: News
7th Pay Commission: Government employees may soon receive salary hikes
The 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) is reportedly planning to increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) and fitment factor for nearly 50 lakh government employees.
Trains to get costlier as Railways hike fares starting today
Starting January 1, 2020, Indian Railways will be hiking train fares across its network, barring suburban train services.
#CareerBytes: About IFS Officers and the salary, perks they enjoy
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is one of the most coveted Civil Services in India just like other premier ones like Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS).
#CareerBytes: About IFS Officers and the salary, perks they enjoy
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is one of the most coveted Civil Services in India just like other premier ones like Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS).
730-day child care leave allowed for single, male Central-govt employees
Single fathers working in the Central government have been handed some good news ahead of the New Year.
#CareerBytes: The life, salary, perks of an IPS Officer
The Indian Police Service (IPS) is one of the premier Civil Services of the country second only to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
Salary and perks of an Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer
Needless to say, the path to become an IAS officer requires dedication and hard work. The Civil Services exam for IAS isn't an easy nut to crack, to say the least.
Life of an IAS officer: Roles, career path, salary, perks
Becoming a civil servant is one of the most sought-after, respected and challenging career choices in India.
Salary and perks of an Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer
Needless to say, the path to become an IAS officer requires dedication and hard work. The Civil Services exam for IAS isn't an easy nut to crack, to say the least.
IPS officer salary structure: Here's everything to know
The Indian Police Service (IPS) is one of the most sought-after civil services in the country.
What is the salary structure of an IAS officer?
Needless to say, the path to become an IAS officer requires dedication and hardwork, and the UPSC Civil Services exam for IAS isn't an easy nut to crack, to say the least.
Cabinet approves 2% hike in DA; to benefit 1.1cr employees
The Cabinet today approved additional 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), a move that will benefit about 1.1cr Central Government employees and pensioners, an official release said.
Maharashtra: 17 lakh govt-employees on 3-day strike for salary hike
Around 17 lakh employees of the Maharashtra government began their three-day strike today to press for various demands, including implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission report.
7th Pay Commission: Overtime pay discontinued for most government employees
According to an order issued by the Personnel Ministry, the government has decided to discontinue overtime pay for most Central government employees, except operational staff who are all non-ministerial non-gazetted Central government employees directly involved in smooth operation of the office.
Government announces hike in pension for retired university, college staff
In a move sure to bring cheers, the Narendra Modi government has increased pension of retired staff in central universities and colleges under the 7th Pay Commission (CPC).
575 private schools in Delhi asked to refund excess fees
The AAP government in Delhi has directed 575 private schools to refund the excess fees charged by them citing implementation of the 6th pay commission recommendations.
Tripura government prepares draft of revised rules for recruitment
Tripura Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Devvarma said the government would soon introduce new recruitment rules for all departments.
FY18: Railways may clock its worst-ever operating ratio at 98.5%
Railways' operating ratio, the direct indicator of working of the government-run transporter is expected to settle at 98.5% for 2017-2018, recording its worst performance ever since 2000-2001 when it was 98.3%.
Tax ceiling for gratuity increased to Rs. 20 lakh
The Rajya Sabha today passed the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill without discussion.
Dearness Allowance hiked by 2% for central government employees
The Union Cabinet today increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its 11 million employees and pensioners to 7 per cent, from 5 per cent, from January 1, 2018.
SC, HC judges get 200% salary hikes effective from 2016
The President has finally approved massive hikes for judges of the Supreme Court (SC) and the 24 high courts (HC), a nearly 200% rise.
NITI Aayog optimistic despite four-year-low GDP growth forecast
According to the first advance estimates of the Central Statistics Office (CSO), the Indian economy is forecast to grow at 6.5% in FY2017-2018.
DA of judges hiked as salary increase bill awaits approval
Judges of the SC and 24 HCs will now get raised dearness allowance (DA) in accordance with the recommendations of the Sixth Pay Commission (CPC).
Allowance for differently-abled children of govt employees hiked by 80%
The annual education allowance for differently-abled children of government employees has been hiked from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 54,000.
2,000 AIIMS doctors start hunger strike, but will keep working
About 2,000 resident doctors at AIIMS will go on a hunger strike from today- but continue working- in protest against "improper implementation" of the 7th Pay Commission's recommendations.
7th Pay Commission: Pay hike announced for 7.5lakh college teachers
In a move that would benefit 7.5 lakh teachers of central and state universities, Union Cabinet has given its nod for extending the benefits of the 7th Pay Commission to them.
RBI rate cut unlikely, July retail inflation surges to 2.36%
The possibility of a near-term interest rate cut by the apex bank of India looks bleak, as India's retail inflation reversed its downward trend and stood at 2.36% in July from 1.46% noticed in June.
Free ration scrapped: Army officer slaps Govt. with legal notice
After the Centre decided to scrap off rations for army officers serving in non-conflict areas, an Army Colonel, Mukul Dev has served a legal notice to defence secretary Sanjay Mitra over the issue.
Amid farmers' protests, Tamil Nadu MLAs get 100% salary hike
Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami has announced a 100% salary hike for the state's MLAs, taking their pay from Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 1.05L a month.
7th Pay Commission: Revised allowances for govt employees from July
In a move that would benefit over 48 lakh central government employees, Finance Ministry asked Central Ministries and Departments to ensure the Cabinet-approved revised allowances are paid from July.
7th Pay Commission recommendations: What has the Cabinet changed?
Benefiting over 48 lakh central government employees, the Cabinet approved the Central Pay Commission's (CPC) recommendations after introducing 34 changes to it.
7th Pay Commission: Lavasa Committee on Allowances to submit report
The high-level Committee on Allowances headed by Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa under the 7th Pay Commission is likely to submit its much-delayed report to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley this week.
Government downgrades ranks of defence officers
According to communications from the Defence Ministry, the government has downgraded the status of military officers vis-a-vis their civilian counterparts.
Central Government on the lookout for SEBI's next Chair
On 19th September, 2016, the Finance Ministry welcomed applications for the post of Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).