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🏛️ 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...

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

No more passbook updates! The 8th Pay Commission introduces digital pension slips via WhatsApp. Learn how to use the Bhavishya 2.0 portal for arrear tracking.

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.

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

A detailed guide on Commutation of Pension under 8th CPC. Learn how to calculate the 40% lump sum, the revised commutation table for 2026, and the 15-year restoration rule.