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Govt approves Wage Revision for PSGIC, NABARD & RBI. Check 17% Salary Hike chart, Family Pension update, and Arrears calculation from Aug 2022.

Retiring in 2026? Check TA on Retirement Rules. CTG = 80% of Basic Pay. Transport rates hiked by 25% due to DA. Download claim form & calculator.

By Central 8th Pay Commission Admin Mastering Pay Fixation: Why Your 2026 Promotion is the Key to a Maximum 8th Pay Commission Jump Updated: Dec 31, 2025 | 15:20 IST NEW DELHI: As the clock ticks down to the 8th Pay Commission’s effective date, savvy central government employees are looking at more than just the fitment factor. The real “financial jackpot” lies in the intersection of the new pay scales and Vacancy Year 2026 promotions. According to the latest procedural guidelines from the Department of Expenditure (DoE), the way you “fix” your pay during a promotion year could mean a difference of thousands in your monthly take-home. Whether you are in the Railways, Postal Department, or Defence Accounts, the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has signaled a fast-track approach for seniority-based promotions to coincide with the 8th CPC rollout. This creates a rare window where an employee gets two significant hikes in a single financial year. The ‘Option’ Strategy: Promotion vs. Increment When you get promoted in the year 2026, you will be faced with a critical choice under **Rule 13 of the CCS (Revised Pay) Rules**. You can choose to have your pay fixed on the date of...

Confederation announces strike on Feb 12, 2026, demanding 8th CPC ToR modification. Check "Dies Non" salary loss rules and DoPT warning here.

Dept of Posts orders revision of MTS Induction Training (STP) 2026. New syllabus to include Digital Skills, PoS, and Safety modules. Read the circular details here.

Official Half Pay Leave (HPL) Rules 2026. 20 days credit formula (Jan/July). Check how to use HPL for private affairs vs medical grounds. Encashment rules on retirement explained.