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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 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...

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.

CEA Rates hiked by 25%. Check new Children Education Allowance (₹33,750) and Hostel Subsidy limits for 2026. Self-Declaration vs Bill rules explained.