The Department’s AIS-II services division handles cases of voluntary retirement for IAS officers according to the AiS(DCRB) Rules, 1958’s Rule 16(2A). This includes IAS officers who have completed 20 years of qualifying service, or a later date as specified and are under 50 years old. The appropriate State Government is authorized to accept voluntary retirement … Read more
A request for clarification has been made by one of the Zonal Railways regarding the selection of medically de-categorized staff for the 20% LDCE quota. The question raised was whether their previous service in their previous unit before being de-categorized could be counted towards their eligibility for LDCE in OS category if they were absorbed … Read more
NPCI Press Release – UPI is free, fast, secure and seamless Every month, over 8 billion transactions are processed free for customers and merchants using bank-accounts NPCI Clarifies on Transaction Charges: UPI Is Free for Bank Account Transactions Mumbai – 29th March 2023: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has clarified that UPI is … Read more
EPF Pensioners now have a new option for a higher pension, as per the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court judgment dated 04.11.2022. The number of beneficiaries will depend on eligible employees exercising a joint option. Pension payout quantum will depend on the number of eligible members opting for a higher salary pension. As of … Read more
Railway Board Orders on Civil Dress Code for RPF/RPSF The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) have a specific dress code for their officers while on duty. Previously, male officers were required to wear a khaki shirt with a navy blue tie, navy blue trousers, black leather shoes, and a navy … Read more
During the February 28th meeting between Unions and IBA, an agreement was reached to implement a five-day work week in banks. The proposal includes an increase of 40 minutes in daily working hours, allowing for cash transactions from 10 am to 4 pm and non-cash transactions up to 4:30 pm. This change will soon take … Read more
The Railway Board has issued a clarification through RBE No. 35/2023 regarding the Compassionate Ground Appointment (CGA) for the spouse, ward, or dependent of Railway employees who are in posts of Level-7 of 7 CPC Pay Matrix (with 4600/- GP). The Board emphasized that only the GM has the authority to consider and decide on … Read more
The Minister of State for Education Dr Subhas Sarkar replied to the questions in the Parliment on 15th March 2023 regarding the UGC Pay Commission for Teachers in Universities and Colleges. The Ministry of Education released a scheme for the revision of pay scales of teachers and equivalent cadres in universities and colleges, and gave … Read more
Guidelines for schools that already exist and schools that want to join the Board about how to help children with special needs. CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (An Autonomous Organisation under the Ministry of Human Resource) No. CBSE/AFF/2023 Date: 06/03/2023 Circular No. 05/2023 To, All the Heads & Managers of the Schools Sub: Guidelines for … Read more
The new interest rates and the effective date for Food operations are stated below: – Food Corporation of India will have a revised monthly rest interest rate of 7.98% p.a starting from 01.03.2023, with a present rate of 7.87% p.a. from 01.02.2023 to 28.02.2023. – State Governments and UT’s will have a revised monthly rest … Read more