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Navigating the complex web of DoPT circulars, CCS Rules, and 7th/8th Pay Commission updates can be overwhelming. To help you find exactly what you need, we have compiled this “Master Handbook 2026”—a categorized index of every critical rule active this year.
Updated on: 16 January 2026 | Comprehensive Index of 180+ Rules.
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Central Govt Employees Handbook 2026: The Ultimate Rules Guide
📖 How to Use This Guide
This page is your Official Service Manual. We have grouped rules by “Lifecycle”. Click on any topic to read the detailed official rule, calculation method, and government order.
🧮 ESSENTIAL SALARY TOOLS (2026)
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💰 Chapter 1: Pay & Allowances
Understanding your salary components under the 7th & 8th Pay Commission.
| Topic | Why It Matters | Read Guide |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Pay Commission | Fitment Factor (3.68 vs 2.57) & Matrix projections. | Check Salary Hike |
| Pay Fixation | Option 1 vs Option 2 on Promotion. Don’t lose an increment. | Calculator Guide |
| Children Education (CEA) | New Rates (₹2,812.50) & Hostel Subsidy rules. | Claim Process |
| Daily Allowance (Tour) | Hotel & Food limits (Level-wise) for official tours. | Check Rates |
| Bonus (PLB) | Calculation Ceiling (₹7,000) & Eligibility. | Check Bonus |
📝 Chapter 2: Service & Leave Rules
Know your rights regarding holidays, transfers, and leave encashment.
| Topic | Key Rule Covered | Read Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Joining Time | 10 Days vs 12 Days for Transfer (Credit to EL). | Distance Table |
| Step-Up of Pay | When a Junior draws more pay than a Senior. | Anomaly Guide |
| Suspension Rules | Subsistence Allowance (50% to 75%) & Review. | Crisis Guide |
| MACP Scheme | Financial upgradation after 10, 20, 30 years. | Eligibility Check |
🏥 Chapter 3: Family, Medical & LTC
Benefits that secure your family’s health and travel.
| Topic | Key Benefit | Read Guide |
|---|---|---|
| CGHS Wards | Private vs Semi-Private entitlement (Pay Level). | Check Entitlement |
| LTC 80 Fares | Jan 2026 Air India List & Authorized Agents. | Booking Guide |
| Ex-Gratia | ₹25 Lakh to ₹45 Lakh for death on duty. | Compensation Rules |
🏖️ Chapter 4: Retirement & Pension
Planning your exit? Do not miss these critical calculations.
- Voluntary Retirement (VRS): Notice period & Pension Weightage rules.
- Gratuity 2026: Revised limit of ₹25 Lakh & Tax rules.
- GPF Withdrawal: 15-Year Lock-in & 90% Limit rule.
- Commutation: 15-Year Restoration table.
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