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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.

By Central 8th Pay Commission Admin It’s Official: January 1, 2026—The 8th Pay Commission Term Starts Now for 1.1 Crore Beneficiaries Updated: January 1, 2026 | 07:30 IST NEW DELHI: Happy New Year to all central government employees and pensioners! Today, January 1, 2026, marks a historic milestone as the term of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) officially begins. While your bank balance may not reflect the hike today, the legal entitlement to your new salary and pension structure—including the accumulation of arrears—starts from this very moment. Following the expiration of the 7th Pay Commission at midnight, the focus now shifts to the implementation of revised pay scales for over 48.62 lakh employees and 67.85 lakh pensioners. Although the final recommendations may not be disbursed until mid-2027 or early 2028, the government has confirmed that the changes will apply retrospectively from today. The 2026 Fitment Factor: What is your New Basic Pay? The most debated topic this morning is the Fitment Factor—the multiplier used to decide your revised basic pay. While earlier expectations leaned toward 2.86, current assessments suggest a more balanced range between 2.15 and 2.86. A fitment factor of 2.15 could see the minimum basic pay rise...

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

Dept of Posts orders revision of MTS Induction Training (STP) 2026. New syllabus to include Digital Skills, PoS, and Safety modules. Read the circular details here.

Railway Board Commercial Circular 03/2026 notifies Vande Bharat Sleeper fares. Check AC 1, 2, 3 Tier ticket prices, LTC rules, and catering charges.