Union Cabinet Clears Proposal To Set Up 57 New Kendriya Vidyalayas With Rs 5,862 Crore Outlay
The Ministry and KVS regularly receive proposals from various Sponsoring Authorities, including Central Government Ministries/Departments, States/UTs for opening of new KVs, details below.
Oct 02, 2025, 09:22 AM IST
Central Govt Employees May See 13 Percent Salary Rise With 8th Pay Commission, Says Kotak
It is expected to give about a 13 percent real salary hike, with the minimum pay likely rising from Rs 18,000 to Rs 30,000 per month. A fitment factor of about 1.8 may be used to recalculate pay.
Jul 25, 2025, 21:10 PM IST
Central Govt Employees Under NPS: Is UPS Different From NPS? Check Eligibility, Last Date To Apply for UPS, And What Happens If You Miss Out
Unified Pension Scheme Last Date To Apply: On April 1, 2025, the central government introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) option for its employees, which offers a guaranteed pension subject to certain conditions.
May 24, 2025, 14:40 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
42 Days Of Special Casual Leave For Central Government Employees Due To...
The government of India has provided a maximum of 42 days special casual leave to central government servants for donating their organ(s).
Apr 07, 2025, 12:02 PM IST
8th Pay Commission: Central Govt Employees May Get 100% Pay Hike – Key Details Here
The 8th Pay Commission has been announced, but its members are yet to be finalized. A key proposal includes merging DA with basic pay, a practice last followed under the 5th Pay Commission. Another major highlight is a 100% salary hike with a proposed fitment factor of 2.
Mar 12, 2025, 16:49 PM IST
8th Pay Commission Hike: From Junior Clerks To Peons, What Could Be New Salaries Of Central Govt Employees At Different Job Levels?
8th Pay Commission Hike For Govt Employees: The Union Cabinet has approved the 8th Pay Commission, which will propose salary and pension revisions for central government employees. It is expected to be implemented next year. Currently, salaries follow the 7th Pay Commission's recommendations, which have been in effect since 2016. The upcoming salary revisions will be based on the 'fitment factor,' a multiplier applied to the basic pay. Reports suggest that the 8th Pay Commission may introduce a fitment factor of 2.86.
8th Pay Commission Salary Pay Matrix: What Will Be Minimum Pension For Central Govt Employees Under UPS?
8th Pay Commission Salary Pay Matrix: Currently, the salaries and pensions are based on the 7th Pay Commission's recommendations, implemented on January 1, 2016. The 8th Pay Commission is expected to bring significant changes to pensions under the National Pension System (NPS) and the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).
Jan 18, 2025, 12:22 PM IST
7th Pay Commission Update: Gratuity Cap Increased To Rs 25 Lakh For THESE Central Govt Employees- Read
7th Pay Commission Update: Following the Dearness Allowance (DA) reaching 50 per cent of the basic salary, the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) issued a notification on May 30, raising the gratuity limit for central government employees from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 25 lakh.
Dec 16, 2024, 16:30 PM IST
Retirement Age Of Central Govt Employees To Be Changed? Union Minister Says...
Currently, central government employees retire from service after attaining 60 years of age.
Aug 09, 2023, 15:13 PM IST
Diwali Bonanza! Union Govt announces BONUS for non-gazetted Central employees
The Union Government has announced to give non-productivity linked bonus to the Group B and Group C employees of the Central government ahead of Diwali.
Oct 13, 2022, 19:40 PM IST
Centre approves 78 days wage as bonus to Railway employees
The Modi government has given a huge gift to the central employees. The Union Cabinet has decided to give 78 days performance linked bonus to railway employees. Recently, the government had announced a 4% increase in dearness allowance for central employees.
Oct 12, 2022, 16:16 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: Here’s how the central govt employees salary will change from July 1
The employees’ basic salary will be multiplied by the fitment factor which is 2.57 and that will increase the monthly CTC of government employees except for allowance. The other part of the salary breakup would be the allowances which include Dearness Allowance (DA), Travel Allowance (TA), House Rent Allowance (TA), medical reimbursement, etc.
Apr 17, 2021, 12:23 PM IST
Centre directs its employees to work in three shifts to tackle coronavirus spread
The central government on Thursday (March 19, 2020) altered the working hours of its employees and directed them to work in three shifts as part of measures to combat the spread of coronavirus. ''50 per cent of Group B and C employees are required to attend office every day, and the remaining 50 per cent of staff should be instructed to work from home,'' a statement from the Union Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions said.
Mar 19, 2020, 15:05 PM IST
Centre’s decision to hike DA will benefit 48 lakh employees, 65 lakh pensioners
The Union Cabinet had on Friday announced a 4 per cent hike in dearness allowance. After the Union Cabinet’s nod, the DA has been hiked from 17 per cent to 21 per cent. The decision will be effective from January 1, 2020.
Mar 13, 2020, 17:32 PM IST
Centre hikes Dearness Allowance by 5 percent, to benefit 1.12 crore government employees and pensioners
The move is likely to benefit nearly 1.12 crore government employees and pensioners.
Oct 09, 2019, 14:12 PM IST
Central government employees expect 2% DA for January 2017
Central government employees expect a 2 percent dearness allowance in the salary from January 2017.
Feb 04, 2017, 17:28 PM IST
Central govt employees expect January 2017 Dearness Allowance up to 3%
Central government employees were not satisfied with the 2 percent Dearness Allowance(DA) announced by the government for July to December 2016 period. A discussion among the employees has begun what could be the expected DA in January 2017.
Dec 04, 2016, 15:13 PM IST
Don't lay off or demote employees for disability: Centre
No government office should dispense with or reduce in rank an employee who acquires any disability during his service, the Centre has said.
Oct 12, 2016, 14:04 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: Govt discontinues 7 interest free advances for employees
Government has discontinued seven interest free advances, including those for purchase of bicycle and warm clothing, in pursuance of recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission.
Oct 12, 2016, 10:58 AM IST