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DoPT Rules for Pay Fixation of Re-employed Ex-Servicemen 2026. Know the ₹15,000 ignorable pension limit for Officers and full exemption for PBORs.

LTC Block 2026-29 starts Jan 1. Learn how to claim 2 trips in 2026 using the Grace Period rule. Check Air Travel validity and Fresh Recruit norms.

By Central 8th Pay Commission Admin 8th Pay Commission: Central Employees Look Beyond Basic Pay; Major Revisions in CCL and TA Expected Updated: Dec 31, 2025, 16:45 IST While the national conversation remains laser-focused on the Fitment Factor, a significant segment of the central workforce is eyeing the 8th Pay Commission for relief in a different area: Allowances and Leave Rules. Specifically, demands for the expansion of Child Care Leave (CCL) and a total restructuring of Transport Allowance (TA) have gained massive traction as the 7th CPC era concludes tonight. For modern government employees, the “work-life balance” argument is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Unions have pointed out that current leave structures are out of sync with the realities of 2026, especially for single parents and those caring for children with special needs. The CCL Reform: From 730 Days to a Flexible Model? Under existing 7th CPC rules, female employees (and single male parents) are entitled to 730 days of Child Care Leave. However, the 8th Pay Commission is being urged to reconsider two major pain points: The Salary Cut: Currently, 100% salary is paid for the first 365 days, but it drops to 80% for the next...

Can Govt recover wrong salary after years? Check DoPT Recovery of Excess Payment Rules 2026 (Rafiq Masih case). Protection for Group C, D & Retirees explained.

India Post revises MTS Induction Training Syllabus 2026. Digital skills and soft skills added. Check the comparison of old vs new modules and reporting draft.

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