Central Government Employees

Railway Bonus 2025–26: IRTSA Demands Revision of PLB Ceiling to Minimum ₹46,184 Railway Bonus 2025–26: IRTSA Demands Revision of PLB Ceiling to Minimum ₹46,184 INDIAN RAILWAYS TECHNICAL SUPERVISORS’ ASSOCIATION No:IRTSA/Memo-33 Date: 08.09.2026 To: Smt. Nirmala Sitaraman, Hon’ble Minister for Finance Shri. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon’ble Minister for Railways Respected Madam/Sir, Sub: Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for non gazetted Railway employees for the financial year 2025-26. Ref: Railway Board… https://igecorner.com/railway-bonus-2025-26-irtsa-demands-revision-of-plb-ceiling-to-minimum-₹46184/

Cabinet approves enhancement of EPFO wage ceiling from Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000 per month Cabinet approves enhancement of EPFO wage ceiling from Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000 per month Over 51 lakh additional employees expected to come under mandatory EPFO coverage Decision strengthens formalisation and advances India’s long-term social security vision Major step towards stronger retirement security and Viksit Bharat@2047 The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi,… https://igecorner.com/cabinet-approves-enhancement-of-epfo-wage-ceiling-from-rs-15000-to-rs-25000-per-month/

DoPT Clarification on Rule 56(4) CCS Leave Rules: Study Leave DoPT Clarification on Rule 56(4) CCS Leave Rules: Study Leave F.No.12040/26/2023-FTC/IR Government of India Department of Personnel and Training (Training Wing) Block IV, Old JNU Campus, New Delhi Dated 08.09.2026 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Clarification regarding applicability of Rule 56(4) of CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972- reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject cited… https://igecorner.com/dopt-clarification-on-rule-564-ccs-leave-rules-study-leave/

NC-JCM Demands Hike in Bonus Ceiling from ₹7,000 to ₹21,000 NC-JCM Demands Hike in Bonus Ceiling from ₹7,000 to ₹21,000 Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary National Council (Staff Side) Joint Consultative Machinery for Central Government Employees 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001 No.NC-JCM-2026/CS/Bonus August 27, 2026 The Cabinet Secretary Government of India & Chairman National Council – JCM New Delhi Sub:- Revision of Bonus Payable… https://igecorner.com/nc-jcm-demands-hike-in-bonus-ceiling-from-₹7000-to-₹21000/

AICPIN for July 2026 Released: Expected DA from Jan 2027 AICPIN for July 2026 Released: Expected DA from Jan 2027 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT LABOUR BUREAU Shram Bureau Bhawan, Block No. 2, Institutional Area, Sector 38 (West), Chandigarh – 160036 F.No. 5/1/2021-CPI Dated: 31.08.2026 Press Release Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – July, 2026 1.Labour Bureau, an attached office… https://igecorner.com/aicpin-for-july-2026-released-expected-da-from-jan-2027/

AICPIN for July 2026 Released: Expected DA from Jan 2027 AICPIN for July 2026 Released: Expected DA from Jan 2027 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT LABOUR BUREAU Shram Bureau Bhawan, Block No. 2, Institutional Area, Sector 38 (West), Chandigarh – 160036 F.No. 5/1/2021-CPI Dated: 31.08.2026 Press Release Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – July, 2026 1.Labour Bureau, an attached office… https://igecorner.com/aicpin-for-july-2026-released-expected-da-from-jan-2027/

8th CPC Visit to Bengaluru on 7th-8th October: Apply by 18th Sept 8th CPC Visit to Bengaluru on 7th-8th October: Apply by 18th Sept No. 35/12/2026-VST/8CPC Government of India Ministry of Finance Eighth Central Pay Commission Dated the 24th August, 2026 NOTICE The Eighth Central Pay Commission shall be visiting Bengaluru on 7th and 8th October, 2026. Interested stakeholders, including Organizations /Institutions as well as Associations/ Unions… https://igecorner.com/8th-cpc-visit-to-bengaluru-on-7th-8th-october-apply-by-18th-sept/

Zero-Litigation Pension Ecosystem: Govt Reply to Rajya Sabha GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARE) RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2991 (ANSWERED ON 13.08.2026) ZERO LITIGATION PENSION ECOSYSTEM 2991.DR. SIKANDER KUMAR: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (a) the specific steps taken to build a Zero-Litigation Pension Ecosystem following the launch of Special… https://igecorner.com/zero-litigation-pension-ecosystem-govt-reply-to-rajya-sabha/

DoP Clarification on Rule-38 Transfer Guidelines for MTS Officials (Postal Units to DAP/PAO) DoP Clarification on Rule-38 Transfer Guidelines for MTS Officials (Postal Units to DAP/PAO) No. X-12/6/2021-SPN-II-DOP Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (Personnel Division) Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001 Dated: 06-08-2026 To All Chief Postmasters General (CPMsG) Subject: Clarification regarding processing of Rule-38 transfer requests of MTS officials between Postal… https://igecorner.com/dop-clarification-on-rule-38-transfer-guidelines-for-mts-officials-postal-units-to-dap-pao/

8th Pay Commission Update: Full Status of Stakeholders Met So Far and Pending Meeting – Govt Reply GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2643 TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, 11 AUGUST, 2026 / 20 SHRAVANA, 1948 (SAKA) “STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTED BY 8TH CPC” 2643 SHRI NEERAJ SHEKHAR: Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state: (a) the details of stakeholders 8th Central Pay Commission… https://igecorner.com/8th-pay-commission-update-full-status-of-stakeholders-met-so-far-and-pending-meeting-govt-reply/

8th Pay Commission Implementation & Fitment Factor: Govt Parliament Reply 8th Pay Commission Implementation & Fitment Factor: Govt Parliament Reply GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3456 TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026 SHRAVANA 19, 1948 (SAKA) “IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EIGHTH CPC” 3456: SHRI VARUN CHAUDHRY Will the Minister of Finance be pleased… https://igecorner.com/8th-pay-commission-implementation-fitment-factor-govt-parliament-reply/

8th CPC Recommendations Not Submitted Yet: Govt Reply in Lok Sabha 8th CPC Recommendations Not Submitted Yet: Govt Reply in Lok Sabha GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3571 TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026 SHRAVANA 19, 1948 (SAKA) “APPROVAL FOR CONSTITUTION OF THE EIGHTH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION” 3571: DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT Will the Minister… https://igecorner.com/8th-cpc-recommendations-status-2026/

Govt Rules Out OPS Restoration Due to Fiscal Liability: Parliament Reply Govt Rules Out OPS Restoration Due to Fiscal Liability: Parliament Reply GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3637 ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 10 AUGUST, 2026/ SHRAVANA 19, 1948 (SAKA) Implementation of Old Pension Scheme 3637. DR. INDRA HANG SUBBA Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to… https://igecorner.com/govt-rules-out-ops-restoration-due-to-fiscal-liability-parliament-reply/

8th CPC Demands: ₹69,000 Minimum Pay & ₹45,000 Minimum Pension: BPS 8th CPC Demands: ₹69,000 Minimum Pay & ₹45,000 Minimum Pension: BPS No. BPS/2026/8th CPC/Staff News Report August 9, 2026 PUBLICATION-READY NEWS REPORT BPS Presents Major Pensioners’ Demands before 8th Central Pay Commission New Delhi, 7 August 2026: A delegation of Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS), comprising Shri R.K. Chauhan, President, and Shri Avinash Rajput, Secretary General,… https://igecorner.com/8th-cpc-demands-₹69000-minimum-pay-₹45000-minimum-pension-bps/

DA for Bank Employees from August 2026 to October 2026 as per 11th BPS – IBA ORDER DA for Bank Employees from August 2026 to October 2026 as per 11th BPS – IBA ORDER Indian Banks’ Association HR & Industrial Relations No.CIR/HR&IR/76/D/2026-27/3435 August 3, 2026 All Members of the Association (Who are yet to implement 12th BPS/9th Joint note signed on 08.03.2024 – Designated Officers) Dear Sir/ Madam, Dearness Allowance for Workmen… https://igecorner.com/da-for-bank-employees-from-august-2026-to-october-2026-as-per-11th-bps-iba-order/

DA for Bank Employees from August 2026 to October 2026 as per 12th BPS – IBA ORDER DA for Bank Employees from August 2026 to October 2026 as per 12th BPS – IBA ORDER Indian Banks’ Association HR Industrial Relations No.CIR/HREtIR/771D12026-27/3434 August 3, 2026 All Members of the Association (Designated Officers) Dear Sir/ Madam, Dearness Allowance for Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of August, September and October 2026… https://igecorner.com/da-for-bank-employees-from-august-2026-to-october-2026-as-per-12th-bps-iba-order/

8th CPC Visit to Jaipur on 31st Aug – 1st Sept: Apply by 18th Aug 8th CPC Visit to Jaipur on 31st Aug – 1st Sept: Apply by 18th Aug No. 25/2/2026-App/8CPC Government of India 8th Central Pay Commission Dated: 03rd August, 2026 NOTICE The 8th Central Pay Commission will be visiting Jaipur, Rajasthan to interact with Stakeholders / Associations / Federations / Unions of Central Government / UT employees… https://igecorner.com/8th-cpc-visit-to-jaipur-rajasthan-august-september-2026-notice/

Unified Pension Scheme Operationalised: Over 1.18 Lakh Central Employees Opt-In, Govt Clarifies in Lok Sabha In a comprehensive update on central government retirement benefits, the Ministry of Finance provided essential details regarding the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) in Parliament. Responding to Starred Question No. 207 in the Lok Sabha on Monday, August 3, 2026, Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman detailed enrollment statistics, policy updates, and the government’s stance on… https://igecorner.com/unified-pension-scheme-lok-sabha-reply-august-2026/

8th CPC Visit to Chandigarh on 16th-18th September: Apply by 25th Aug 8th CPC Visit to Chandigarh on 16th-18th September: Apply by 25th Aug F No. 35/10/2026-VST/8CPC Government of India Ministry of Finance Eighth Central Pay Commission Dated: 28th July, 2026 NOTICE The Eighth Central Pay Commission shall be visiting Chandigarh on 16th to 18th September, 2026. Interested stakeholders, including Central Government/UT Organizations and Institutions, as well… https://igecorner.com/8th-cpc-visit-to-chandigarh-september-2026-notice/