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DPE issues Consolidated Guidelines for CPSE Gratuity 2026. Check 15/26 calculation rule, ₹20 Lakh limit, and forfeiture conditions. Download calculation formula.

🏛️ Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure (Pay Research Unit) 🔍 ☰ 8th Pay Matrix Level 1: MTS New Basic Pay & Salary Chart (Projected 2026) Status: Projection (Based on AICPI) Target Cadre: MTS / Group D (Level 1) Current Basic: ₹18,000 (7th CPC) Expected Basic: ₹34,560 (at 1.92 Fitment) 📲 Join Official WhatsApp Channel What Changed: The Minimum Wage Battle As the 8th Pay Commission begins its deliberations, the most critical figure is the Level 1 Entry Pay (Minimum Wage). While the Unions are demanding a hike to ₹51,900 based on the 15th ILC norms (Aykroyd Formula), the government’s internal calculation based on the 1.92 Fitment Factor (DA Merger method) projects the new minimum basic pay at approximately ₹34,560. This figure will replace the current ₹18,000 for all new MTS recruits. ✅ Projection Basis Formula: Basic Pay + DA (62% Projected) + Fitment Benefit Current Status: Unions Demanding 3.68 Fitment Factor 👉 Check Pay Commission Terms The New Protocol: Level 1 Matrix The entire Level 1 Pay Matrix (Index 1 to 40) will be revised. This impacts Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Helpers, and entry-level Group D employees. ✔ Likely Scenario (1.92 Factor) Entry Pay: ₹34,560. Logic: Merging 62% DA with...

Strict compliance with CCS (Conduct) Rules is mandatory for all Central Government employees planning private foreign travel in 2026. Failure to obtain prior "Ex-India Leave" sanction and Vigilance Clearance is now treated as a violation of Rule 11 and Rule 12, leading to immediate disciplinary proceedings

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.

            8th Pay Commission HRA Update: Central Govt Employees to Get Bigger Paycheques in 2026         By Our Correspondent | Updated: Dec 30, 2025, 23:45 IST                 While the headlines are dominated by the Fitment Factor and the 8th Pay Commission’s basic pay revision, a massive “silent” hike is brewing in the House Rent Allowance (HRA). As we head into the new year, Central Government employees are looking at a dual-benefit scenario that will significantly boost their take-home salary.                 The math is simple but impactful. Under the existing rules of the 7th Pay Commission—which remain the foundation until the 8th CPC is fully notified—HRA rates are linked directly to the Dearness Allowance (DA). With the DA already crossing the crucial 50% mark, the automatic revision mechanism has been triggered.                 The 3-Tier HRA Jump: X, Y, and Z Cities         For the uninitiated, the government categorizes cities based on population and cost of living. Here is how your location will dictate your next salary jump:                             X Category (Metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore): The HRA, which started at 24% and moved to 27%, is now scheduled to hit 30% of the...