7th Pay Commission

DA Hike Update: How Much Dearness Allowance Is Likely To Increase Ahead Of 8th Pay Commission? Can April AICPI Figures Throw Hints?

Expectations are high that the union cabinet may make the big decision on Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) Hike for lakhs of govt employees and pensioners during the upcoming festive season.

Jun 03, 2025, 10:44 AM IST

8th Pay Commission Delay: Will Govt Employees Retiring In January 2026 Or Later Lose Out On Monetary Benefits?

The 8th Pay Commission is scheduled to be implemented on 1 January 2026. However the formation of the pay panel has fuelled speculations on whether 

May 30, 2025, 15:11 PM IST

8th Pay Commission Update: Will Govt Reject 2.57 Fitment Factor? Here’s Look Back At 6th & 7th Pay Panels

8th Pay Commission Update: The 8th Pay Commission is in the spotlight as talks continue around salary revisions for central government employees. A key issue is the fitment factor, with growing buzz about whether the government will stick to the old formula or make changes. 

May 20, 2025, 12:42 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: House Building Advance Interest Rate For Central Govt Employees Announced; Check Interest For Loans Upto Rs 25 Lakh

The central government provides HBA benefit to all central government employees to help them build their own homes. 

May 20, 2025, 10:09 AM IST

8th Pay Commission Allowance: Recap of Tough Location Allowance Recommended Under 7th Pay Commission

The 7th Pay Commission had recommended for some allowances based on geographical location coined under Tough Location Allowance. Here's a recap of it.

May 19, 2025, 09:34 AM IST

8th Pay Commission: THESE 12-Interest Free Advances Were Removed By 7th CPC, 4 Interest Bearing Advances Offered-- Check

The 7th CPC had submitted its recommendations to the Central Government to abolish interest free advances while some intrest Bearing Advances were retained. Here are the details of the advances

May 16, 2025, 10:56 AM IST

After Disappointing 2% DA Hike For Jan-June; Will Central Govt Employees Be Rewarded With Bigger DA Hike In July?

The 2 percent DA hike for Jan-June was nothing short of dismal for government employees, marking the lowest DA hike in last 7 years.

May 16, 2025, 08:15 AM IST

8th Pay Commission Expected Allowance: How Much Money Jawans & JCOs And Officers Upto Level 9 Are Getting As Siachen Allowance Under 7th Pay Commission?

In the aftermath of the successful execution of 'Operation Sindoor' and the recently announced understanding reached between India and Pakistan, here's looking at how much money Jawans & JCOs (Level 8 and below) and Officers (Level 9 and above) get as part of Siachen Allowance under the 7th Pay Commission

May 14, 2025, 10:04 AM IST

7th Pay Commission Vs 6th Pay Vs 5th Pay: Decoding How Salary Of Central Govt Employees Jumped Exponentially

Salary of central government employees saw a stellar hike consequently in the previous pay commissions. Here's decoding how salary of central govt employees jumped exponentially between 7th Pay Commission Vs 6th Pay Vs 5th Pay.

May 05, 2025, 12:15 PM IST

8th Pay Commission: All Eyes On Formation Of Pay Panel As Govt Officially Announces Filling Up Of 35 Posts On Deputation

From number of posts, to basic pay level and more --here are the basic details of the 8th Central Pay Commission vacancy on deputation basis.

 

Apr 28, 2025, 12:49 PM IST

8th Pay Commission Update: Pay Panel Likely To Be Set By 2nd Or 3rd Week Of May

The terms of reference (ToR) of the 8th Pay Commission is expected to be finalised soon amidst expectations that the Pay Panel in all likelihood be formed within next 2 or 3 weeks i.e the second and third week of May.

Apr 24, 2025, 12:02 PM IST

8th Pay Commission Expected Allowance: Check 12 Major Highlights Of Cabinet Approval On 7th Pay Commission Allowances

Here are the highlights of cabinet approval on 7th Pay Commission Allowances

Apr 21, 2025, 09:43 AM IST

8th Pay Commission: Will Govt Replace CGHS With A New Healthcare Scheme For Central Govt Employees? What Did Previous Pay Commissions Suggest?

Will the 8th Pay Commission, similar to other past pay commissions make recommendation regarding the existing CGHS with a new healthcare scheme for central government employees? Check what was recommended by the previous Pay Commissions. 

Apr 14, 2025, 12:40 PM IST

8th Pay Commission: Will Govt Pensioners Lose Out On Benefits If They Retire Before 1 Jan 2026? Check What Govt Has Said On Pension Parity

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her response to the Rajya Sabha's discussion on the Finance Bill, 2025, and the Appropriation (No 3) Bill, 2025, last month made it clear that the recent changes to pension rules merely serve to validate current policies and do not change benefits for civil or defense pensioners.

Apr 04, 2025, 07:38 AM IST

DA Arrears Incoming! Check Payment Date, Expected Salary Hike & More

The central government has approved a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for government employees and pensioners. This hike, effective from January 1, 2025, was announced during a cabinet meeting chaired by PM Modi on March 28.

Apr 03, 2025, 20:27 PM IST

8th Pay Commission: Will Pay Panel Be Set Up This Month? Can Discussions On Terms of Reference Be Materialised In April?

In February this year, Expenditure Secretary Manoj Govil, had in an interview to a news outlet, had shared updates on formation of the 8th Pay Panel and also the expected economic ramifications. 

Apr 02, 2025, 12:57 PM IST

Modi Cabinet Announces DA Hike For Central Govt Employees; Check How Much Salary Will Increase, Arrear And Other Details

New Delhi: Much to market expectations, the Union Cabinet led by PM Narendra Modi announced the much awaited Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief Hike for lakhs of central government employees

Mar 28, 2025, 15:51 PM IST

8th Pay Commission HRA: How Much HRA Hike Was Recommended Under 7th CPC For Levels 1 To 3 Pay Matrix Staff In X, Y, Z Category Of Cities?

Here is an expansive view on the HRA recommended for employees in Levels 1 to 3 in the pay matrix under 7th Pay Commission that might give a hint on the expected HRA hike under 8th Pay Commission.

Mar 27, 2025, 11:22 AM IST

8th Pay Commission: Govt Gives Official Estimated Number Of Central Govt Employees, Pensioners That Would Benefit

Questions regarding the Constitution Of 8th Central Pay Commission was asked by BJP MP Kangna Ranaut and TMC MP Sajda Ahmed in Lok Sabha last week.

Mar 26, 2025, 09:20 AM IST

DA Hike Eagerly Awaited: Why Is There Delay In Govt Announcement? Check Probable Reasons

A lot of buzz was created around Holi, regarding expected cabinet decision on Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) Hike for lakhs of govt employees and pensioners. However, there has been no official hint on govt announcement on DA hike. But what could be the probable reasons for the Delay? 

Mar 25, 2025, 09:36 AM IST