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Comprehensive Guidelines for timely payment of retirement dues and issue of PPOs at the time of retirement of CCS Employees

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Comprehensive Guidelines for timely payment of retirement dues and issue of PPOs at the time of retirement of CCS Employees : DOPPW O.M

No. 4/35/2024-P&PW(D)/10377
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi,
29th Sep, 2025

कार्यालय ज्ञापन

विषय: Comprehensive Guidelines for timely payment of retirement dues (pension and pensionary dues) and issue of Pension Payment Orders (PPOs) at the time of retirement of Central Civil Services Employees-reg.

In continuation of the various initiatives undertaken by DoPPW to streamline the pension processing, a set of comprehensive guidelines are being circulated for universalizing timely payment of retirement dues and issuance of PPOs/ePPOs. The major thrust areas identified for systemic improvement are digitization of service records, universalization of Bhavishya, appointment of High Level Oversight Committee (HLOC) in DoPPW and line Ministries and handholding of pensioners through introduction of Pension mitras/Welfare Officers in all the departments.

2. Rule 63(1)(a) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, stipulates the issuance of the PPO/ePPO, not later than two months in advance of the date of the retirement of a government servant on attaining the age of superannuation. It is clarified at the outset that PPOs should include e-PPOs also. The requirement is for business process re-engineering within each ministry/ Department.

A. Digitization of Service Records and verification : A concerted and time-bound target should be followed in all the Ministries and Departments for digitization of Service records and 100% adoption of e-HRMS so that verified Service Records are available. With respect to the CAPFs personnel in MHA, there should be full adoption of the Employee Payroll system(EPS) and digitization of service books.

B. Pension Mittas or Welfare Officers : Introduction of the concept of Pension Mittas in every Department on the lines of best practices followed in Ministry of Railways. A Welfare Officer should be deputed by the Head of office (HOO) with each retiring employee to facilitate filling up of forms and other formalities. He/she shall also be responsible for handholding the dependents for documentation and verification in the event of death of the pensioner while submitting the claim for family pension. A separate circular delineating the roles and responsibilities of the Welfare officer will be issued by DoPPW subsequently.

C. Roles and Responsibilities of the stakeholders and timelines: The roles and responsibilities of each of the stakeholders with timelines as prescribed under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 are attached in the Annexure.

D. Vigilance Clearance(VC) : It is clarified that no pension can be delayed for the want of Vigilance clearance. As per 63(5)(a) of the CCS(Pension) Rules, 2021, “in case, any departmental or judicial proceedings are pending against the Government servant, a provisional pension as provided in sub-rule (5) of rule 8 shall be authorised by the Accounts Officer and no gratuity shall be paid to the Government servant until the conclusion of the departmental or judicial proceedings and issue of final orders thereon…” This provision is also reiterated under Rule 8 of the CCS(Pension) Rules, 2021. Therefore, each ministry/ department should ensure that VC in respect of their retiring employees is issued within 3 months prior to retirement since the validity of a VC is of 3 months as per extant norms.

E. Oversight Monitoring (OSM) Mechanism: An Oversight Mechanism (OSM) for monitoring and for taking corrective measures on the pension cases, processed through Bhavishya is to be set up at two levels – a Nodal Oversight Mechanism in the DoPPW and in each Ministry/department.

High-Level Oversight Committee (HLOC):

a. The HLOC is to be constituted by DoPPW, comprising of Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Director General (CGHS), Director General (NIC), Pr CCA/CCA (MHA), Pr CCA/CCA (MoF) and CPAO as its members with Secretary (Pension) as Chairperson. Joint Secretary (Pension) will act as a Convenor of the Committee.

b. The HLOC would review the status of pendency of pension cases in Ministries/departments on a bimonthly basis and examine the broad trends in the adherence of the timelines by the stakeholders across the Ministries/departments, based on the data-sets, to be introduced in the Bhavishya Portal.

c. It will issue monthly reports showing the performance of Ministries/Departments on the basis of major parameters of functioning of Bhavishya Portal.

d . It will recommend systemic improvements, either in the procedure or regarding the technological upgradation and integration of Bhavishya Portal.

F. Monitoring in Ministries/Departments:

a. The Nodal Officers (not below the rank of Joint Secretary/Director or equivalent) will be nominated across Ministries/Departments for effecting the timely payment of retirement dues (pension and pensionary dues) and issue of Pension Payment Orders (PPOs), both in the cases of retirement on superannuation and retirement other than superannuation.

b. The Nodal Officer would facilitate the mapping of each employee -wise. DDO, HOO, HoD, PAO, CPAO and Pension Disbursing Authority including Banks on Bhavishya portal for effective and accountable monitoring through Oversight Mechanism. Further, the Nodal Officer would ensure that the report on verification of qualifying service is submitted to Secretary of the Ministry/Department by 31st January every year. The adherence to the prescribed timelines of the actions involved will be analyzed on monthly basis.

c. Electronically verified Service Records (SRs) should be preferred and gradually manual SR should be discouraged. Pension files requiring to be returned more than twice for want of documentation should be taken up at an escalated level for final decision and should be dealt on higher priority to clear pendency.

d. The Nodal Officer shall ensure the capacity building of DDOs, HOOs, HoDs and PAOs through the modules on working of Bhavishya, to be developed on iGoT Karmayogi Portal in collaboration with Capacity Building Commission.

e. The Nodal Officer shall ensure the deployment of adequate manpower in the pension processing and sanction. Further, efforts may be made to assist and guide the retiring employees through dedicated manpower.

f. It will be incumbent upon the Nodal Officer to universalize Bhavishya for pension processing and sanction and ensure that the manual processing of the pension and pensionary benefits are done as per the provisions of Rule 53 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, strictly adhering to the timelines.

g. The timely verification of qualifying service has been observed as one of the major causes for delay in processing and sanctioning of pensionary dues. Therefore, responsibility is entrusted upon the HoD to ensure that the certificates regarding verification of qualifying service of the employees are issued 18 years after the service and 5 years prior to their retirement. A report on compliance of this provision shall also be submitted to Secretary of the Ministry/Department by 31st January every year.

h. For Ministries / departments having subordinate formations that process pension, a measure of the pendency should be introduced as one of the KPIs for the evaluation of the respective Units/ subordinate formations.

i. Regular meetings on a monthly basis at the level of nodal officer should be held with the associated PAOs for rectifying issues which are routine in nature. Pension files returned more than twice by PAO for want of documentation should be taken up at a level higher than the level of nodal officer for final decision and should be dealt on higher priority to clear pendency.

G. Revamped Bhavishya Portal:

Bhavishya was made mandatory for all central civil Ministries and Departments w.e.f 01.01.2017. As on date, 99 Ministries/ Departments, 1036 Offices and 9536 DDOs are on Board and 2,93,644 PPOs have been issued through Bhavishya. A revamped Form 6 A has already been introduced and is widely used. Prescribed Timelines have also been uploaded. Bhavishya has given an impetus for digitization of service records. Therefore, all efforts should be made in the Ministries/Departments for universal adoption of Bhavishya.

This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

(DIVYA A B)
Director

Annexure

Roles and responsibilities of each of the stakeholders with timelines as prescribed under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021

S.NoProcessAuthority ConcernedTimeframe
1Preparation of list of employees who are due to retire within 12 to 15 monthsHead of Deptt (HoD)1st January, 1st April, 1st July and 1st1st October each year.
2Communication of the list to the PAO concernedHead of office (HOO)31st January, 30th April, 31st July and 31st October each year. In case of Government servants retiring for reasons other than superannuation, immediately, as soon as the fact comes to notice.
In the case of a Government employee retiring for reasons other than by way of superannuation, the Head of Office shall promptly inform the Accounts Officer concerned, as soon as the fact of such retirement becomes known to him.
3Communication of the list to the Directorate of Estates in respect of employees having General Pool Accommodation with a view to obtain ‘No Demand Certificate.HOO12 months before retirement.
4Verification and determination of qualifying service, and if necessary, in consultation with the employee; and determination of average emoluments.HOO12 months before the retirement. The process to complete before eight months from the retirement.
5HOO shall furnish to the retiring Government employee a certificate regarding the length of qualifying service and the emoluments/average emoluments to be reckoned for retirement gratuity and pension and advise the retiring Government employee to submit a duly filled ‘Form 6A’.HOO8 months before the retirement.
6Submission of Form 6A and other relevant documents by the employeeEmployee6 months before retirement.
7Submission of documents to PAO. In the cases of retirement other than superannuation, the HOO shall complete the processing and send the case to PAO not later than two months after the date of submission of Form-6A.HOO4 months before the retirement.
8Checking the pension and gratuity admissible and forwarding the PPO/ePPO to the pension paying authority. In the cases of retirement otherwise than on attaining the age of superannuation, PPO shall be issued within forty five days of the date of receipt of pension papers from the HOO.Pay & Accounts office (PAO)2 months before the retirement.
9Dispatch of PPO/ePPO to Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO)PAOOn the last working day of the month preceding the month of retirement.
10-AIssue the Special Seal of Authority (SSA) and forward the same to the Pension Disbursing Authority along with a Half copy of the PPO/ePPO.CPAOBy 20th of the month of retirement.
10-BHanding over of pensioners half of the PPO/ePPO to the retiring employeeHOODate of retirement
11Completion of all formalities and crediting the pension to the pensioner’s account.CPPC/Paying BranchLast date of the month.

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Dearness Allowance to Armed Forces Officers and PBOR including NCs(E)from July 2025

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Dearness Allowance to Armed Forces Officers and PBOR including NCs(E)from July 2025

No. 1(6)/2021/D(Pay/Services)-Pt-I
Ministry of Defence
Department of Military Affairs
D(Pay/Services)

New Delhi, 09 October, 2025

To
The Chief of the Army Staff
The Chief of Naval Staff
The Chief of the Air Staff ;

Subject: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Armed Forces Officers and Personnel Below Officer Rank including NCs(E) – Revised rates effective from 01.07.2025.

Sir,

I am directed to refer to this Mi::stry’s Letter No. 1(6)/2021-D(Pay/Services)- Pt-I dated 09th April, 2025 on the subject cited above and to say that the Competent Authority has decided to enhance the rate of Dearness Allowance payable to Armed Forces Officers and Personnel Below Officer Rank, including Non-Combatants (Enrolled), from the existing 55% to 58% of the Basic Pay with effect from 01.07.2025, in pursuance of Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure)’s OM. No. 1/4(i)/2025-E.II(B) dated 6th October, 2025 revising the rates of DA to the Central Government Employees w.e.f 18 July, 2025 (copy enclosed).

2. The term ‘Basic Pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.

3. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be a distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of Pay rules of Defence Force Personnel.

4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded off to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.

5. This issues with the concurrence of MoD(Finance), vide their ID Note No.2(02)/2021/AG/PD/165 dated 08th October, 2025, based on Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure)’s O.M. No. 1/4(i)/2025-E.I(B) dated 6th October, 2025.

Yours faithfully,

(Navlesh Kumar Tiwari)
Gp. Capt
Director (Pay/Services)
Encl: – As above

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Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners from July 2025

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Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners from July 2025

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (भारत सरकार)
Ministry of Railways (रेल मंत्रालय)
Railway Board (रेलवे बोर्ड)

PC-VII No.: 231
RBE No.: 109 /2025

File No. PC-VII/2016/1/7/2/3

New Delhi, dated: 17.10.2025

The General Manager/CAOs(R),
All Zonal Railways & Production Units,
(As per standard mailing list)

Sub: – Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway pensioners/family pensioners – Revised rate effective from 01.07.2025.

A copy of Office Memorandum No. 42/02/2024-P&PW(D) dated 08.10.2025 of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare) on the above subject is enclosed herewith for information and compliance. This order shall apply mutatis mutandis on Railways also.

2. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

3. Hindi version is attached below.

Encl. As above.

Digitally signed by
Jaya Kumar G
Date: 14-10-2025
10:29:27 (Jaya Kumar G)
Joint Director, Pay Commission & HRMS
Railway Board
e-mail: jaya.kumarg[at]gov.in
Ph. No: 011-47845125

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Dearness Allowance to Railway employees from July 2025: Railway Board Order

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Dearness Allowance to Railway employees from July 2025: Railway Board Order

PC-VII/2016/1/7/2/1 1/3139011/2025
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Ministry of Railways
Railway Board
PC-VII No.- 230

RBE No:108/2025

File No. PC-VII/2016/I/7/2/1

New Delhi, dated: 16.10.2025

The General Manager/CAOs(R),
All India Railways & Production Units,
(As per mailing list)

Sub: – Grant of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees – Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2025.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter RBE No. 31/2025 dated 09.04.2025 (F.No. PC-VII/2016/I/7/2/1) on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 55% to 58% of the Basic Pay with effect from 1st July, 2025.

Also Read: DA from July 2025: 7th CPC FINMIN Order released – O.M dt 06.10.2025

2. The term ‘Basic Pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.

3. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of Rule 1303 (FR 9(21)), Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume – II (Sixth Edition – 1987) – Second Reprint 2005.

4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.

5. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

(Jaya Kumar G)
Joint Director, Pay Commission & HRMS
Railway Board

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Productivity Linked Bonus 2024-25 to the Employees of Department of Posts

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Productivity Linked Bonus 2024-25 to the Employees of Department of Posts

Productivity Linked Bonus

No.- PP-26/1/2020-PAP
भारत सरकार/ Government of India
संचार मंत्रालय/ Ministry of Communications
डाक विभाग / Department of Posts
स्‍थापना डिविशन/ Establishment Division
पी.ए.पी. अनुभाग / P.A.P. Section

डाक भवन, संसद मार्ग,
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
नई दिल्‍ली/Delhi-11 0001.
द‍िनांक/ Dated: 15.10.2025.

To

  1. All Chief Postmasters General
  2. All Postmasters General
  3. Sr. Deputy Director General (PAF), Department of Posts
  4. All General Managers (Finance)
  5. All Directors/Deputy Directors of Accounts (Postal)
  6. Director, RAKNPA/Directors of All PTCs

Sub: Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2024-25.

The undersigned is directed to convey the sanction of the President for payment of Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2024-25 equivalent of emoluments of 60 (Sixty)Days to the following category of employees of Department of Posts:

i. MTS, /Group ‘C’ and non-gazetted Group ‘B’.
ii. Ex-gratia payment of bonus to regularly engaged Gramin Dak Sevaks
iii. Ad-hoc bonus to Full Time Casual laborers and Temporary Status Casual Laborers

1.1 The calculation for the purpose of payment of bonus under each category will be done as indicated below:-

2. REGULAR EMPLOYEES:

2.1 Productivity Linked Bonus will be calculated on the basis of the following formula:-

Average emoluments X Number of days of bonus
30.4 (average no. of days in a month)

2.2 The terms “emoluments” for regular Departmental employees includes Basic Pay in the Pay matrix, Dearness Pay, S.B. Allowance, Deputation (Duty) Allowance, Dearness Allowance and Training Allowance to Faculty Members in Training Institutes. In case of emoluments exceeding Rs.7000/- (Rupees Seven Thousand only) in any month during the accounting year 2024-25, the emoluments shall be restricted to Rs.7000/- (Rupees Seven Thousand only) per month only.

2.3 “Average Emoluments” for a regular employee is arrived at by dividing by twelve, the total salary drawn during the year 2024-25 for the period from 1.4.2024 to 31.03.2025, by restricting each month’s salary to Rs. 7000/- per month. However, for the periods of EOL and Dies-Non in a given month, proportionate deduction is required to be made from the ceiling limit of Rs.7000/-

2.4 In case of those employees who were under suspension, or on whom dies-non was imposed or both, during the accounting year, the clarification orders issued vide Paras 1 & 3 respectively of this office order No. 26-8/80-PAP (Pt.I) dated 11.6.1981 and No. 26-4/87-PAP(Pt.II) dated 8.2.1988 will apply.

2.5 Those employees who have resigned/reitred or left services or proceeded on deputation within the Department of Posts or those who have proceeded on deputation outside the Department of Posts after 31.03.2025 will also be entitled to bonus. In case of all such employees, the Productivity Linked Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Paras 2.1 to 2.3 above.

Also read: Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for 2024-25: FinMin O.M

3. GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS (GDSs)

3.1 In respect of GDSs who were on duty throughout the year during2024-25, Average Monthly Time Related Continuity Allowance will be calculated taking into account the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) plus corresponding Dearness Allowance drawn by them for the period from 1.4.2024 to 31.3.2025 divided by 12. However, where the Time Related Continuity Allowance exceeds Rs. 7000/- in any month during this period, the allowance will be restricted to Rs.7000/- per month. Ex-gratia payment of bonus may be calculated by applying the bonus formula as mentioned below:

Average TRCA X Number of days of bonus
30.4 (average no. of days in a month)

3.2 The TRCA drawn by a substitute GDSs will not be counted towards ex-gratia bonus calculation for either the Substitutes or the incumbent GDSs. In respect of those GDSs who were engaged in short term vacancies in Postmen/MTS Cadre will be governed by instructions issued by this Directorate vide OM No. 23-01/2019-GDS dated 23.10.2019.

3.3 If a GDS has been on duty for a part of the year by way of a fresh appointment, or for having been put off duty, or for having left service, he will be paid proportionate ex-gratia bonus calculated by applying the procedure prescribed in Para 3.1 above.

3.4 Those Gramin Dak Sevaks who have resigned/ discharged or left service after 31.03.2025 will also be entitled to proportionate ex-gratia Bonus. In case of all such Gramin Dak Sevaks, the Ex-gratia Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Para 3.1 above.

3.5 In case of those Gramin Dak Sevaks who were under put off. or on whom dies-non was imposed, or both, during the accounting year, the clarification orders issued vide Paras 1 & 3 respectively of this office order No 26-08/80-PAP (Pl-I)dated 11.6.1981 and No. 26-04/87-PAP(P.II) dated 8.2.1988 will apply.

4. FULL TIME CASUAL LABOURERS INCLUDING TEMPORARY STATUS CASUAL LABOURERS.)

4.1 Full Time Casual Laborers (including Temporary Status Casual Laborers who have worked for 8 hours a day, for at least 240 days in a year for three consecutive years or more (206 days in each year for three years or more in case of offices observing 5 days a week) as on 31.03.2025 will be paid ad-hoc bonus on notional monthly wages of Rs.1200/- (Rupees Twelve hundred only). The maximum ad-hoc bonus will be calculated as below:

(Notional monthly wages of Rs.1200) X (Number of days of bonus)
30.4 (average no. of days in a month)

Accordingly, the rate of bonus per day will be worked out as indicated below:

Maximum ad-hoc bonus for the year
365

The above rate of bonus per day may be applied to the number of days for which the services of such casual laborers had been utilized during the period from 1.4.2024 to 31.03.2025. In cases where the actual wages in any month fall below Rs.1200/- during the period 1.4.2024 to 31.3.2025, the actual monthly wages drawn should be taken into account to arrive at the actual ad-hoc bonus due in such cases.

5. The amount of Productivity Linked Bonus/ex-gratia payment/Ad-hoc bonus payable under this order will be rounded off to the nearest rupee. The payment of Productivity Linked Bonus as well as the ex-gratia payment and ad-hoc payment will be chargeable to the Head “Rewards” under the relevant Sub-Head of account to which pay and allowances of the staff are debited. The payment will be met from the sanctioned grant for the year 2025-26.

6. After payment, the total expenditure incurred and the number of employees paid may be ascertained from all the units by Circles and consolidated figures are intimated to the Budget Section of the Department of Posts. The Budget Section will furnish consolidated information to PAP Section about the total amount of bonus paid and the total number of employees (Category-wise) to whom it was disbursed for the Department as a whole.

7. This has the approval of Hon’ble Finance Minister vide Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s ID Note No. 11/1/2017-E.III(A) dated 14.10.2025 and issue with the consultation with AS & FA vide Diary No.138/2025-26/FA-CS(P) dated 15.10.2025.

Sd/-
(Krishna Kumar Gupta)
Assistant Director General (Medical)
Link Officer to ADG(PAP)

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Defence Minister approves 100% increase in financial assistance for Ex-Servicemen and Dependents

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Defence Minister approves 100% increase in financial assistance for Ex-Servicemen and Dependents

Recruitment of ex-servicemen

Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has approved a 100% increase in financial assistance for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and their dependents under schemes implemented by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare through Kendriya Sainik Board. The approved enhancements are as follows:

  • Penury Grant has been doubled from Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,000 per month per beneficiary, providing sustained lifetime support to aged and non-pensioner ESM and their widows above 65 years of age with no regular income.
  • Education Grant has been increased from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 per month per head for up to two dependent children (Class I to Graduation) or widows pursuing a two-year postgraduate course.
  • Marriage Grant has been raised from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,00,000 per beneficiary. Applicable for up to two daughters of ESM and for widow remarriage, for marriages solemnised after issuance of this order.

The revised rates take effect for applications submitted from November 01, 2025 onwards, with an annual financial implication of approximately Rs 257 crore to be met from the AFFDF. These schemes are funded through the Raksha Mantri Ex-Servicemen Welfare Fund, which is a subset of the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF).

The decision strengthens the social security net for non-pensioner ESM, widows, and dependents from lower-income groups, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to honouring the service and sacrifice of the veterans.

PIB

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Ad-hoc bonus to the Group ‘C’ RPF/RPSF personnel for 2024-25: Railway Board Order

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Ad-hoc bonus to the Group ‘C’ RPF/RPSF personnel for 2024-25: Railway Board Order

Railway Board

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

No.E(P&A)II/2025/Bonus-1

RBE No. 104/2025
New Delhi, dated 10.10.2025

The General Managers/CAOs (R),
All Indian Railways & Production Units.

Sub: Grant of ad-hoc bonus to the Group ‘C’ RPF/RPSF personnel for the financial year 2024-25

The President is pleased to decide that all Group ‘C’ RPF/RPSF personnel, may be granted ad-hoc bonus equivalent to 30 (thirty) days emoluments for the financial year 2024-25, without any wage eligibility ceiling. The calculation ceiling for payment of ad-hoc Bonus under these orders shall be monthly emoluments of ₹ 7000/-, as revised w.e.f 01.04.2014 vide Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure)’s OM No. 7/4/2014/E.III(A), dated 29th August, 2016.

2. The benefit will be admissible subject to the following terms and conditions: –

(a) Only those Group ‘C’ RPF/RPSF personnel who were in service on 31.03.2025 and have rendered at least six months of continuous service during the year 2024-25 will be eligible for payment under these orders. Pro-rata payment will be admissible to the eligible personnel for period of continuous service during the year from six months to a full year, the eligibility period being taken in terms of number of months of service (rounded off to the nearest number of months).

(b) The quantum of Non-PLB (ad-hoc bonus) will be worked out on the basis of average emoluments/calculation ceiling whichever is lower. To calculate Non-PLB (ad-hoc bonus) for one day, the average emoluments in a month will be divided by 30.4 (average number of days in a month). This will, thereafter, be multiplied by the number of days of bonus granted. To illustrate, taking the calculation ceiling of mow- (where actual average emoluments exceed moo), Non-PLB (ad-hoc bonus) for thirty days would work out to ₹ 7000x 30/30.4 = ₹ 6907.89 (rounded off to ₹ 6908/-)

(c) All payments under these orders will be rounded off to the nearest rupee.

(d) Various points regarding regulation of Ad-hoc/Non-PLB Bonus are given in the Annexure.

(e) All the Group ‘C’ RPF/RPSF personnel, regardless of whether they are in uniform or out of uniform and regardless of place of their posting, shall be eligible for ad-hoc bonus in terms of these orders.

3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

(Manoj Kumar)
Dy. Director/Estt. &A)II
Railway Board

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GPF interest rate from October 2025 to December 2025

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GPF interest rate from October 2025 to December 2025

Saving Scheme

(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION 1 OF GAZETTE OF INDIA)
F.NO. 5(3)-B(PD)/2023
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs
(Budget Division)

New Delhi, the 10 October, 2025

RESOLUTION

It is announced for general information that during the year 2025-26, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall Carry interest at the rate of 7.1% (Seven point one percent) w.e.f. 1st October, 2025 to 31st December, 2025, This rate will be in force w.e.f. 1 October, 2025. The funds concerned are:

  1. The General Provident Fund (Central Services).
  2. The Contributory Provident Fund (India).
  3. The All India Services Provident Fund.
  4. The State Railway Provident Fund.
  5. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services).
  6. The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund.
  7. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund.
  8. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund.
  9. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund.
  10. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.

2. Ordered that the Resolution be published in Gazette of India.

Also Read: GPF interest rate from July 2025 to September 2025

(Vyasan R.)
Joint Secretary the Govt. of India

(भारत के राजपत्र के भाग 1, खण्ड 1 में प्रकाशनार्थ)
एफ.संख्या 5(३3)-बी(पी.डी.)/2023
भारत सरकार
वित्त मंत्रालय
आर्थिक कार्य विभाग
(बजट प्रभाग)

नई दिल्‍ली, दिनांक:10 अक्तूबर,2025

संकल्प

आम जानकारी के लिए यह घोषित किया जाता है कि वर्ष 2025-26 के दौरान सामान्य भविष्य निधि तथा उसी प्रकार की अन्य निधियों के अभिदाताओं की कुल जमा रकमों पर दी जाने वाली ब्याज दर 1 अक्तूबर, 2025 से 31 दिसंबर, 2025 तक 7.1% (सात दशमलव एक प्रतिशत) होगी। यह दर 1 अक्तूबर, 2025 से लागू होगी। संबंधित निधियां निम्नलिखित हैः

  1. सामान्य भविष्य निधि (केंद्रीय सेवाएं)।
  2. अंशदायी भविष्य निधि (भारत)।
  3. अखिल भारतीय सेवा भविष्य निधि।
  4. राज्य रेलवे भविष्य निधि।
  5. सामान्य भविष्य निधि (रक्षा सेवाएं)।
  6. भारतीय आयुध विभाग भविष्य निधि।
  7. भारतीय आयुध कारखाना कामगार भविष्य निधि।
  8. भारतीय नौसेना मोदी कामगार भविष्य निधि।
  9. रक्षा सेवा अधिकारी भविष्य निधि।
  10. सशस्त्र सेना कार्मिक भविष्य निधि।

2. आदेश दिया जाता है कि यह संकल्प भारत के राजपत्र में प्रकाशित किया जाए ।

(व्यासन आर.)
संयुक्त सचिव, भारत सरकार

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Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) Resolution 2025 : DOPPW Resolution

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igeadmin
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Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) Resolution 2025 : DOPPW Resolution

SCOVA

फा. सं. 42/08/2023 -P&PW(D)/E-8962
भारत सरकार
कार्मिक, लोक शिकायत तथा पेंशन मंत्रालय
(पेंशन एवं पेंशनभोगी कल्याण विभाग)

तीसरी मंजिल, लोकनायक भवन
खान मार्केट, नई दिल्‍ली-110003
दिनांक: 29.09.2025

RESOLUTION

Consequent upon expiry of tenure of the Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) constituted vide this Department’s Resolution No. 42/08/2023-P&PW(D) dated 26th September, 2023 for a period of two years, the Government of India has decided to reconstitute the SCOVA with the following composition:

(a) Minister of State (Personnel, PG & Pensions):- Chairman

(b) Secretary, Department of Pension & PW: – Convener & Member Secretary

(c) Official Members:

(i) Representative of Ministry of Finance
(ii) Representative of Ministry of Defence
(iii) Representative of Ministry of Railways
(iv) Representative of Department of Posts
(v) Representative of Department of Telecom
(vi) Representative of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

(d) Non-official Members (15 Pensioners Associations):

(i) Standing Group (5 Associations)

S. No.Name of the Pensioners Association
1.Baroda Central Pensioners Association, Raopura, Shree Apartment, Shanker Pole, Opposite Police Station, Raopura, Vadodara, Gujarat -390001
2.All India Central Govt. Pensioners’ Association, Cuttack, Kanika Square (Chhak), Behind Akshaya Mohanty Park, Tulshipur, Cuttack, Odisha
3.All India Central Govt. Pensioners’ Association, Sadashiv Peth, Phadke Sankul, Near Vidhyarthi Griha, Pune, Maharashtra
4.Indian Ex-services League, 9, Nyaya Marg, Chankyapuri, New Delhi-110021
5.All India Federation of Pensioners’ Association, Chennai, G-2, Soundarya, New 51 (Old No. 22), Kavarai Street, West Saidapet, Chennai, Tamilnadu -600015,

(ii) Rotating Group (10 Associations)

S. No.Name of the Pensioners Association
1.Posts and Telegraphs and Other Central Govt. Pensioners’ Association, 316, Loha Bhavan, Near Old High Court, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009 (Gujarat)
2.Central Government Pensioners’ Welfare Association(Regd), Jammu Olympic Association Building, Parade, Jammu – 180001(J&K)
3.Central Government Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Regd., R.No.11&12, Old Primary & Secondary Building, Ordnance Estate, Ambarnath, Maharashtra-421502
4.N.F. Railway Pensioners’ Associations, Rest Camp, College Gate, Pandu, Kamrup (Metro) Guwahati-781012 (Assam)
5.Jharkhand Pensioners’ Kalyan Samaj, Room No.101, Block-B, Collecteriate Building, Court Compound, Ranchi, Jharkhand-834001
6.Bharat Pensioners’ Samaj, P.B.No.3303, 2/13-A/LGF (Backside), Jangpura (A), South New Delhi-110014
7.Doon Central Pensioners Association, 105, Viyom Prastha, GMS Road, Near Casper Public School, Dehradun, Uttarakhand-248001
8.Coordination Committee of Central Govt. Pensioners’ Association, KG Bose Bhaban, 68-B, Malanga Lane, Kolkata-700012, West Bengal
9.All India Retired Railwaymen’s Federation, Block No. 370/4, Railway Colony, Chilakalguda, Secunderabad, Telangana – 500025
10.All India BSNL Pensioners Welfare Association, H. No 6, G No. 12th Street, Jogupalya, Halasuru, Bangalore-560008

2. The term of SCOVA being reconstituted through this Resolution will be of 2 years. The Standing Group members would serve for three terms of two years each (total 6 years) from the date of inclusion in SCOVA or till the pleasure of the Chairman, SCOVA, whichever is earlier. The Rotating Group members would serve for one term of two years from the date of inclusion in SCOVA and would be eligible for re-nomination for one more term or till the pleasure of the Chairman, SCOVA, whichever is earlier.

3. The SCOVA will hold its meeting as often as may be necessary. However, it will meet at least once in a year.

4. The SCOVA will function to promote the following objectives:-

(i) To provide a feedback on implementation of policies/programme of the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare.

(ii) To discuss and critically examine the policy initiatives; and

(iii) To mobilise voluntary efforts to supplement the Government action.

5. Travelling Allowance and Daily Allowance to Non-official members for attending the meeting of SCOVA shall be regulated in accordance with the provisions of SR190 and orders of Government of India thereunder as issued from time to time and this Department’s letter no. 42/11/2014-P&PW(G) dated 19.05.2014.

6. The expenditure involved will be met from within the sanctioned budget grant of Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare.

Sd/-
(सोनिका खट्टर)
अवर सचिव, भारत सरकार

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DA to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) from July 2025: Dept of Posts O.M

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igeadmin
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DA to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) from July 2025: Dept of Posts O.M

Gramin Dak Sevaks

No. PP-14/1/2021-PAP
भारत सरकार /Government of India
संचार मंत्रालय / Ministry of Communications
डाक विभाग / Department of Posts

डाक भवन, संसद मार्ग, Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
नई दिल्ली/ New Delhi-110001.
Dated: 10.10.2025.

To.

  1. All Chief Postmasters General/ Postmasters General
  2. Chief General Manager, BD Dte/Parcel Dte/ PLI Directorate
  3. Director RAKNPA/GM CEPT/ Directors of All PTCs,
  4. Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service, R.K. Puram, New Delhi
  5. All General Managers (Finance)/ DAP/DDAP

Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) effective from 01.07.2025 onwards – reg.

Consequent upon grant of another installment of Dearness Allowance with effect from 1st July, 2025 to the Central Government Employees vide Government of India, Ministry of Finance. Department of Expenditure’s O.M. No. 1/4(i)/2025-E.II. (B) dated 06.10.2025 duly endorsed vide this Department’s letters No. PP-08/2/2021-PAP dated 07.10.2025, the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) have also become entitled to the payment of Dearness Allowances on basic TRCA at the same rates as applicable to Central Government Employees with effect from 01.07.2025. It has, therefore, been decided that the Dearness Allowance payable to the Gramin Dak Sevaks shall be at the same rates as payable to Central Government Employees i.e. @ 58% (percent) with effect from the 1st July, 2025.

भारत सरकार, वित्त मंत्रालय, व्यय विभाग के कार्यालय ज्ञापन संख्या 1/4 (i)/2025-E.II.(B) दिनांक 06.10.2025 के माध्यम से केंद्रीय सरकार कर्मचारियों को 01.07.2025 को महंगाई भत्ते की एक और किस्त दिए जाने के परिणामस्वरूप. ग्रामीण डाक सेवक (GDS) भी. 01.07.2025 से. केंद्रीय सरकार कर्मचारियों के लिए लागू समान दरों पर मूल टीआरसीए पर महंगाई भत्ते के भुगतान के हकदार बन गए हैं। इसलिए, यह निर्णय लिया गया है कि ग्रामीण डाक सेवकों को देय महंगाई भत्ता 01.07.2025 से केंद्रीय सरकार कर्मचारियों के लिए देय दर यानि टीआरसीए के 58% (प्रतिशत), के समान होगा।

2. The expenditure on this account shall be debited to the Head “Salaries” under the relevant head of account and should be met from the sanctioned grant.
इस खाते पर व्यय संबंधित खाते के शीर्षक के तहत “वेतन” शीर्षक से डेबिट किया जाएगा और स्वीकृत अनुदान से पूरा किया जाएगा।

3. This sanction issues with the approval of the competent authority. The advice of Integrated Finance/ Integrated Finance was conveyed vide Diary no. 135/2025-26/FA-CS(P) dated 10.10.2025.

यह मजूरी आतारक वित्त एकीकृत वित्त सलाह डायरी सख्य 135 2025-26/FA-CS(P) दिनांक 10.10.2025 के अनुसार सक्षम प्राधिकरण की मंजूरी एवं अनुमोव्न से जारी की जाती है।

(कृष्णा कुमार गुप्ता)
(Krishna Kumar Gupta)
सहायक महानिदेशक (मेडिकल)
Assistant Director (Medical)
लिंक अधिकारी – एडीजी (पीएपी)
Link Officer to ADG(PAP)

Encl.: As above.
Copy for information and necessary action to:-
प्रतिलिपि सूचनार्थ एवं आवश्यक कार्यवाही हेतु :

  1. PPS to Secretary (Posts)/ PS to Director General Postal Services.
  2. Addl. DG (Co-ordination)/ Member (P)/ Member (O)/Member (PLI)/ Member (Banking)/ Member (Tech)/ Member (Plg& HRD)
  3. AS & FA
  4. Sr. DDG (Vig) & CVO/ Sr. DDG (PAF)/ Director General P&T (Audit)
  5. Secretary. Postal Services Board
  6. Chief Engineer (Civil) Postal Directorate
  7. All Sections of Postal Directorate
  8. GM. CEPT for uploading the order on the India Post website
  9. Guard File/Spare Copies.

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