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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...

Will the Standard Deduction be hiked to ₹1 Lakh in Budget 2026? Check the expected tax relief for Central Government employees and the impact on the 8th Pay Commission salary.

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...