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Significant Requirements for Transitioning from OPS to NPS The government has provided clarity on the significant requirements for transitioning from OPS (old pension scheme) to NPS (new pension scheme). The Department of Posts has recently passed an order that allows Central Govt Employees appointed before 22.12.2003 to switch from the National Pension Scheme to the … Read more
Good News for Govt Employees in April 2023! The central government has recently announced the formation of a committee to review the National Pension System for government employees. This news has brought great joy to all government employees across the country. For the past decade, various Central and State government employee unions and federations have … Read more
NPS to OPS Option: Last Date 31.8.2023 for CG Employees Old Pension Scheme is available as an option for certain Central government employees to choose from. The Dopt has issued a new order that all Central Government employees selected for an appointment prior to 01.01.2004, but have joined service on or after 01.01.2004, now have … Read more
Sanction Pension & Gratuity to Pensioners & Family Pensioners The government has noticed delays and errors in the processing and payment of pension, family pension, gratuity and other retirement benefits for government servants. The Pension Disbursing Authorities have advised concerned offices to ensure proper and complete filling of pension forms to avoid delays. In case … Read more
Grant of Special Casual Leave to Organ Donors of Central Government Employees The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been consulted by this Department on the possibility of granting Special Casual Leave to Organ Donors, as a result of several references and queries received. Organ removal is a major surgical procedure that necessitates a … Read more
Study Leave Rules for Railway Employees Study Leave is granted to a Government employee, taking into account the essential needs of public service, to allow them to take part in a specialized course of study related to their duties. These studies will enhance their capabilities as civil servants, and equip them to work alongside other … Read more
Ration Money Allowance (RMA) during WRIIL and CCL The Railway Board has clarified that its decision on the admissibility of Ration Money Allowance (RMA) during Work Related Illness & Injury Leave (WRIIL) and Child Care Leave (CCL), as stated in a letter dated 11.07.2022, will be effective from the date of issue of the instructions … Read more
Maternity Leave to Defence Civilian female Industrial Employees The Ministry of Law and Justice has amended the Maternity Benefit Act, 2017 through a Gazette Notification issued on 28.03.2017, providing 26 weeks of Maternity Leave. The applicability of this Amendment Act for Defence Civilian Female Industrial Employees governed by the Factories Act, 1948 has been under … Read more
Status of 12th BPS for Bank Employees PDF The revision of bank employees’ salary and service conditions, as per the 12 Bipartite Settlement, is a highly anticipated event that is due to begin on November 1st, 2022. The settlement will impact a large number of employees across various levels and designations in the banking sector. … Read more
Current DA for Central Govt Employees is 42% (38% + 4% = 42%) The Union Cabinet Committee has approved an increase in the Dearness Allowance by 4%, which will be effective from the 1st of January 2023. With this approval, central government employees, pensioners and family pensioners will receive a total of 42% DA and … Read more