central government employees
Finance Ministry Confirms No Plans to Merge Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay for Central Government Employees
Dec 02, 2025 12:21 am CST
The Finance Ministry has officially stated that there are no current plans to merge dearness allowance with basic pay for central government employees, despite speculation around the 8th Central Pay Commission. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary confirmed this in Parliament, addressing concerns from employee unions about inflation and compensation adjustments.
8th Pay Commission 2026: Complete Guide to Expected Salary Hikes, Fitment Factor, and Allowances for Government Employees
Oct 13, 2025 05:50 pm CST
The upcoming 8th Pay Commission is expected to bring substantial salary increases for over 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners in India. With a projected fitment factor of 1.96, minimum basic salaries could nearly double, while total compensation including allowances will see significant growth. This comprehensive guide explains how the new pay structure will work, including calculation methods, implementation timeline, and estimated increases across different employment levels.
Deadline Alert: Central Government Employees Must Choose Between UPS and NPS Pension Schemes by September 30
Sep 30, 2025 02:17 pm CST
Central government employees face a critical September 30 deadline to switch from the market-linked National Pension System (NPS) to the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The UPS offers an assured pension with guaranteed minimum payout and lower risk compared to NPS. This one-time decision has significant implications for retirement planning, as employees remaining in NPS after the deadline cannot switch to UPS later.
Employees Taking VRS After 20 Years Can Get "Payout On Pro Rata Basis": Centre
Sep 17, 2025 12:45 am CST
Central government employees are entitled to "assured payout on pro rata basis" on opting for voluntary retirement after completion of service of 20 years or more under the recently-notified rules, the personnel ministry said on Tuesday.