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Holi 2026 Confirmed Seats: Western Railway Announces 3 New Special Trains for UP & Gujarat

Dearness Allowance (DA) & Other Allowances

Feb 16, 2026

Holi 2026 Confirmed Seats: Western Railway Announces 3 New Special Trains for UP & Gujarat

Western Railway announces Holi Special Trains 2026 from Bandra & Asarva to Jhansi, Subedarganj, and Agra. Check time table, route, and booking details here.

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Got Arrears? Stop Paying 30% Tax Blindly! Use the “Form 10E” Secret to Get a Refund

Dearness Allowance (DA) & Other Allowances

Feb 15, 2026

Got Arrears? Stop Paying 30% Tax Blindly! Use the “Form 10E” Secret to Get a Refund

Did you get DA or MACP arrears? Don't let TDS eat your salary. Learn how to calculate Section 89(1) relief, file Form 10E, and claim...

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Stop Salary Cut in March: The ₹3.75 Lakh Rule & Why Fake HRA Will Trigger a Notice

Dearness Allowance (DA) & Other Allowances

Feb 13, 2026

Stop Salary Cut in March: The ₹3.75 Lakh Rule & Why Fake HRA Will Trigger a Notice

Payroll Advisory (Feb 2026). Use the "10-Second Decision Box" to choose between Old & New Tax Regime. Learn about the ₹3.75 Lakh Break-Even Rule and...

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DA Hike Jan 2026 Confirmed 60%: Official AICPIN Data & 8th CPC Link

Dearness Allowance (DA) & Other Allowances

Feb 8, 2026

DA Hike Jan 2026 Confirmed 60%: Official AICPIN Data & 8th CPC Link

Official Jan 2026 DA Hike calculation confirmed at 2% (Total 60%). 8th Pay Commission launches website (8cpc.gov.in) for employee feedback. Check deadline.

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Govt Changes Inflation Base Year to 2024: How Will It Affect Your DA?

Dearness Allowance (DA) & Other Allowances

Feb 6, 2026

Govt Changes Inflation Base Year to 2024: How Will It Affect Your DA?

MoSPI announces New CPI Series with Base Year 2024. Food weight reduced to 36.75%, Housing increased to 17.66%. Check impact on Central Govt DA calculation...

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Income Tax 2026: Did Standard Deduction Hike to ₹1 Lakh? (Post-Budget Reality)

Dearness Allowance (DA) & Other Allowances

Feb 2, 2026

Income Tax 2026: Did Standard Deduction Hike to ₹1 Lakh? (Post-Budget Reality)

Standard Deduction 2026 Limit for Central Govt Employees. Check New Tax Regime Slabs, HRA Exemption rules and Section 89 relief for arrears.

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CPSE PRP Alert 2026: New DPE Guidelines on Profit Linkage & Payout Limit

Dearness Allowance (DA) & Other Allowances

Jan 31, 2026

CPSE PRP Alert 2026: New DPE Guidelines on Profit Linkage & Payout Limit

CPSE PRP Guidelines 2026: DPE releases consolidated rules for Performance Related Pay. Check E1-CMD rates (40%-150%), profit linkage, and payment timeline.

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DA Arrears Alert: Calculate Your 3-Month Dues (Jan to March 2026)

Dearness Allowance (DA) & Other Allowances

Jan 31, 2026

DA Arrears Alert: Calculate Your 3-Month Dues (Jan to March 2026)

Check DA Arrears Chart for Jan-Mar 2026. With 62% DA confirmed, calculate your 3-month backlog payment for Level 1 to Level 18. Payment expected in...

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DA Hits 62%: Calculate Your New Salary & Arrears (Official Dec Data Out)

Dearness Allowance (DA) & Other Allowances

Jan 31, 2026

DA Hits 62%: Calculate Your New Salary & Arrears (Official Dec Data Out)

AICPIN for Dec 2025 released on Jan 31. DA Jan 2026 calculation confirms 4% hike. Total DA reaches 62%. Check salary increase table and arrears...

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CPSE Gratuity Rules 2026: DPE Consolidated Guidelines & Limit (Official)

Dearness Allowance (DA) & Other Allowances

Jan 31, 2026

CPSE Gratuity Rules 2026: DPE Consolidated Guidelines & Limit (Official)

DPE issues consolidated Gratuity guidelines for CPSE employees. Check the 2026 calculation rules, eligibility, and the ₹20 Lakh/₹25 Lakh limit status.

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