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ECHS HCO MoA Deadline Extended to 30 September 2026
ECHS empanelled hospitals get until 30 September 2026 to sign the revised CGHS-rate MoA. Fresh empanelment portal to reopen too.
Overtime Allowance for CG Employees: Rates Since 1991
Overtime allowance for Central Government employees still uses 1991 hourly rates, government confirms in Lok Sabha. Full reply explained.
8th CPC Latest News: Not Submitted Yet, Govt Confirms
8th CPC has not submitted its recommendations as of 10 August 2026, government confirms in Lok Sabha. No fitment factor or date fixed.
Gruh Sugam Portal: NHB Home Loans for Govt Employees
Gruh Sugam portal lets defence, paramilitary and government employees compare and apply for home loans online. Full registration guide inside.
CGEGIS Tables of Benefits: July-Sept 2026 Rates
CGEGIS Tables of Benefits for July 2026 to September 2026 are out, calculated at 7.1% interest. Check your savings fund maturity value.
NHAI Toll Exemption for Defence Personnel: Full Guide
NHAI toll exemption for defence personnel: full Rule 11 list, registration steps, tollgate basics, and every myth cleared with official sources.
HRA Deduction for Govt Servant Couples: Why It Applies
HRA deduction for government servant couples explained: why only one spouse gets HRA when both work for the government and live together.
UPS Opt-In Numbers 2026: 1.18 Lakh Employees Switched
UPS opt-in numbers as of 19 July 2026 stand at 1,18,195. Lok Sabha reply also confirms a one-time switch-back to NPS is allowed.
Kerala Onam Salary Advance 2026: Pay Date 24 Aug
Kerala Onam salary advance 2026 for Central Government employees and pensioners will be disbursed on 24 August. Full order details here.
SCSS 2026: 8.2% Interest, Eligibility & Tax Rules
SCSS 2026 pays 8.2% quarterly interest up to Rs 30 lakh, with defence personnel eligible from age 50. Full eligibility, tax, and calculation guide.
FD Interest Rates for Government Employees 2026
FD interest rates for government employees and defence personnel compared across banks, with pension corpus, tax, and retirement planning angles.
DA/DR 63% From July 2026: Officially Confirmed
DA/DR 63% from July 2026 is now confirmed after final CPI-IW data for June. Cabinet approval expected September-October 2026.
8th Pay Commission Chandigarh Visit: Sep 16-18 Dates
8th Pay Commission Chandigarh meeting is set for 16-18 September 2026. Here is the application deadline, eligibility, and how to apply.
CGHS Mounjaro & Semaglutide Guidelines: Who Qualifies
CGHS Mounjaro and Semaglutide guidelines 2026 set strict BMI, specialist approval, and monitoring rules. Here is exactly who qualifies and how.
8th CPC and OROP: Combined Pension Effect Explained
OROP and 8th CPC pension increases could stack for military pensioners. Here is how the two frameworks actually interact, in plain terms.
8th CPC latest Update : Family Unit 3 to 5 | What Govt Told Rajya Sabha
8th CPC family unit 3 to 5 demand was raised in Rajya Sabha, but the government says it has no visibility into the answer yet.
DDA Karmajeevi Awaas Yojana 2026: Flats & Prices
DDA Karmajeevi Awaas Yojana 2026 offers 25% off Narela flats for govt employees and ex-servicemen. Corrected prices, dates, and how to apply.
Pralhad Joshi Salary & Net Worth 2026
Pralhad Joshi salary as Education Minister is about Rs 2.6 lakh a month and his net worth over Rs 21 crore. Full break-up of pay and assets.
MTS Promotion to JSA: Govt Reply on Stagnation
MTS promotion to JSA remains available, Government confirms in Lok Sabha, while a committee reviews the CSCS cadre. Here is the full reply.
8th Pay Commission Latest Updates: 5 Things to Know
8th Pay Commission latest updates cover the data deadline, ongoing state consultations, DA hike, and report timeline. Here is where things stand.
8th CPC Pay Matrix All Levels: Level 1 to 18
8th CPC pay matrix all levels projections, from Level 1 to Level 18, across three fitment factor scenarios. None are official yet.
8th Pay Commission Arrears Tax: Section 89(1) Relief
8th Pay Commission arrears tax could push you into a higher slab if paid as a lump sum. Here is how Section 89(1) and Form 10E help.
8th Pay Commission Delhi, Chennai, Puducherry Dates
8th Pay Commission Delhi, Chennai, Puducherry meetings are scheduled for August-September 2026. Check appointment deadlines and how to apply.
NPS Exit and Withdrawal Rules 2026: What Changed
NPS exit and withdrawal rules 2026 got a PFRDA amendment on 13 July, but your eligibility to withdraw has not changed. Here is what did.
CSD Two Wheeler Price List 2026: Bike & Scooter Rates
CSD two wheeler price list 2026 covers Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Royal Enfield, Yamaha and more, with verified depot-wise pricing.
8th Pay Commission OPS Restoration: What ToR Says
8th Pay Commission OPS restoration is not part of its official mandate. Here is what the gazette ToR actually covers on NPS, UPS and pension.
CGHS Hospital Empanelment Validity Extended Till 15 August 2026 — Here's What Changed
CGHS has extended empanelment validity of existing hospitals till 15 August 2026 under HEM 2.0. Here's what the OM dated 16 July 2026 actually says and what it means for you.
GPRA Licence Fee Hiked from 1 July 2026: New Rates Inside
Govt has revised GPRA licence fee rates effective 1 July 2026. Check the new Type I to Type VIII rates, servant quarters, garage, and hostel charges.
LTC Air Ticket Booking: DoPT Sets 21-Day Rule Again
DoPT's July 2026 circular reminds employees to book LTC flight tickets 21 days ahead and file LTC advance 30 days before travel. Here's what changes for you.
8th Pay Commission News : Implementation Date - 2026 or 2027?
Will the 8th Pay Commission implementation date be 2026 or 2027? The realistic timeline, why arrears are backdated to January 2026, and the tax angle explained.
Expected DA from July 2026: How Much Will Your DA Rise? (63% Projected)
Expected DA from July 2026 is 63% — a 3% hike from 60% — based on AICPI-IW data up to May 2026. See the exact rupee gain for your pay level, how it is calculated, the arrears, and when it becomes official. Free DA calculator inside.
8th Pay Commission Update 2026: Salary Hike Expected for 1.24 Crore Employees — DA Increase Coming in September
Big news for Central Government employees! The 8th Pay Commission is accelerating salary revision talks, and a DA hike announcement is expected in September 2026. Here is everything on fitment factor, minimum basic pay, pension reforms and how much more you could earn.
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