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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...

Detailed roundup of new Office Memorandums and circulars from DoPT, Finance Ministry, and Railways for the first week of January 2026. Stay updated on 8th Pay Commission, IPR deadlines, and new ID card rules.

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.

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.