IDA from July 2025 for 1997 Pay Scales CPSE Employees โ DPE ORDER
No. W-02/0004/2014-DPE(WC)/FTS-424 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan Block 14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 Dated: the 09th July, 2025
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Board level and below Board level posts including Non-unionised supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)- Revision of scales of pay w.e.f. 01.01.1997 โ Payment of IDA at revised rates.
The undersigned is directed to refer to the new DA Scheme at Annexure-III of DPEโs OM dated 25.06.1999 wherein the rates of DA payable to the Board level and below Board level executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs have been indicated, and to state that the rate of DA for CPSEs following 1997 pay scales is revised to 452.3% from 01.07.2025
2. The above rates of DA i.e. 452.3% would be applicable in the case of IDA employees who have been allowed revised pay scales (1997) as per DPE O.M. dated 25.06.1999.
3. All administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are requested to bring the foregoing to the notice of the CPSEs under their administrative control for necessary action at their end.
4. This issues with the approval of the Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises.
(Dr. P.K. Sinha) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
IDA from July 2025 for 1987 and 1992 basis Pay Scales CPSE Employees โ DPE ORDER
No.W-02/0003/2014-DPE(WC)/FTS-2038 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan Block 14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-1 10003 Dated: the 09th July, 2025
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Payment of DA to Board level/below Board level executives and non-unionized supervisors following IDA scales of pay in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) on 1987 and 1992 basis
This Department vide its O.M. No. 2(50)/86-DPE(WC) dated 19.07.1995 indicated the rates of DA payable to the executives holding Board level post (Annexure-II). In its subsequent O.M. No. 2(50)/86-DPE(WC) dated 19.07.1995, this Department indicated the rates of DA payable to the below Board level executives and non-unionized supervisors (Annexure-III). In accordance with the DA scheme spelt out therein, the instalments of DA become payable from 1st January, 1st April, 1st July and 1st October, every year based on the price increase above quarterly Index average of 1099 (1960=100).
2. In continuation of this Departmentโs O.M. of even No. dated 28.1.2025, the rates of DA payable to the executives of CPSEs holding Board level post, below Board level post and Non-Unionized Supervisors of CPSEs following IDA pattern of 1992 pay scales are modified as follows:-
Date from which payable: 01.07.2025
Average AICPI (1960=100) for the quarter March, 2025 to May, 2025 is 9433. The increase over the link point in percentage [(9433-1099)/ 1099*100] is 758.3%. DA Rates for various Pay Ranges w.e.f. 01.07.2025:
Basic Pay per Month
DA Rates
Upto Rs.3500
758.3% of pay subject to minimum of Rs.16668/-
Above Rs.3500 and Upto Rs.6500
568.7% of pay subject to minimum of Rs.26541/-
Above Rs.6500 and Upto Rs.9500
455.0% of pay subject to minimum of Rs.36966/-
Above Rs.9500
379.1% of pay subject to minimum of Rs.43225/-
3. 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.
4 The quantum of IDA payable from 01.07.2025 at the old system of neutralization @ Rs.2.00 per point shift for increase of (19) points, may be Rs.38/- and at Average AICPI 9433, DA payable may be Rs. 17456 to the executives holding Board level post, below Board level post and non-unionized supervisors following IDA pattern in the CPSEs of 1987 pay scales.
5. All administrative Ministries/Departments of Government of India are requested to bring the foregoing to the notice of the CPSEs under their administrative control for necessary action at their end.
6. This issues with the approval of the Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises.
Sd/- (Dr. P.K. Sinha) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
8th Pay Commission: RSCWS writes to PM for immediate constitution
RAILWAYS SENIOR CITIZENS WELFARE SOCIETY(RSCWS)
No. RSCWS/CHD/PM/2025-12
Dated: 30.06.2025
The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Prime Minister’s Office South Block, Raisina Hill New Delhi โ 110011
Subject: Request for Expediting the Constitution and Working of the 8th Central Pay Commission
Respected Sir,
I am writing this letter to respectfully bring to your kind attention the need to expedite the constitution and subsequent work of the 8th Central Pay Commission, as approved by the Union Cabinet on January 16, 2025, with an expected implementation date of January 1, 2026.
The announcement regarding the 8th Pay Commission in January 2025 brought immense relief and expectation among over 47 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners across the country. This timely initiative by the Central Government to revise salary structures, allowances, and pensions in line with current economic realities, inflation, and evolving needs, is highly appreciated. However, it has been noted that while the approval for the 8th Pay Commission was made in January 2025, the formal constitution of the commission, including the appointment of its Chairman and members, and the finalization of its Terms of Reference (ToR), appear to be getting delayed. This prolonged silence and lack of concrete progress in formalizing the commission are leading to growing uncertainty and apprehension among the central government employees and pensioners.
The timely functioning of the Pay Commission is crucial for several reasons:
Addressing Economic Realities: With the current 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations ending on December 31, 2025, a swift review and revision of pay structures are essential to address the impact of inflation and the rising cost of living that employees and pensioners have been facing.
Boosting Morale and Productivity: A clear roadmap and timely implementation of the new pay scales will significantly boost the morale and motivation of the central government workforce, ultimately enhancing their productivity and commitment to public service.
Ensuring Financial Security: For retired personnel, a timely revision of pensions is paramount for their financial security and to ensure a dignified life in their golden old years. Concerns are being raised, particularly regarding the benefit of pay revision to pensioners.
Preventing Speculation and Rumours: Delays in formalizing the commission and publicizing its ToR often lead to widespread speculation and rumours, which can be detrimental to the overall sentiment. Transparency at every step will foster trust and confidence.
Therefore, we humbly urge your esteemed office to direct the concerned ministries and departments to expedite the following:
Immediate Constitution of the Commission: Promptly announce the Chairman and members of the 8th Central Pay Commission.
Finalization and Publicizing of Terms of Reference (ToR): Clearly define and make public the ToR, clarifying the scope of the commission’s work, including the mandate for reviewing allowances, pension-related benefits, and addressing specific demands such as the commuted pension restoration period.
Setting a Clear Timeline: Establish and communicate a definitive timeline for the commission’s work, including the submission of its recommendations, to ensure that the revised pay and allowances can be implemented from January 1, 2026, as anticipated.
A proactive approach in this matter will reaffirm the government’s commitment to the welfare of its employees and pensioners, ensuring that their genuine concerns are addressed without undue delay.
Profusely thanking you in advance for your kind attention to this important matter.
Yours faithfully,
(T S KALRA) Chairman/RSCWS (Railways Senior Citizens Welfare Society) Chandigarh
Big Recruitment Push: Railways Gives 9,000 Jobs in Q1; Plans 50,000 for FY 2025-26
1.08 Lakh Vacancies Announced Since 2024; 50,000 Appointments in FY 2026-27
To ensure Fair Exams, Railways is using Aadhaar for candidate Authentication and Use of Jammers to eliminate scope of cheating through electronic devices
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have since November 2024 conducted Computer Based Tests (CBTs) for more than 1.86 crore candidates for seven different notifications comprising 55197 vacancies. This will enable RRBs to offer appointments to more than 50,000 candidates in financial year 2025-26. More than 9000 appointments have already been issued by RRBs in first quarter of this financial year.
Conducting CBTs for RRB exams is a huge exercise requiring lot of planning and co-ordination. RRBs have recently taken the initiative to allot exam centres closer to candidates’ places of residence, with special preference given to female and PwBD candidates. This requires enlisting more exam centers and garnering more human resources to conduct the exam in a fair and transparent manner.
With twelve notifications already issued for 108324 vacancies since 2024 as per the annual calendar published by RRBs, another more than 50,000 appointments will be on offer in next financial year 2026-27.
To increase the fairness of exam, E-KYC based Aadhar authentication has been used to authenticate identity of candidates for the first time in such large-scale exams achieving more than 95% success. Jammers are now being deployed 100 % across all exam centers of RRBs to eliminate scope of cheating through electronic devices.
Opening of the new Kendriya Vidyalaya Bemetara, Distt. Bemetara, Chhattisgarh
KENDRIYA VIDYALA YA SANGATHAN Under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India Headquarters, New Delhi Website: wvvw.kvsangathan.nic.in 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delh
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan vide office-order of even number dated 27.12.2024, conveyed the approval of Government of India, for establishing 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas under Civil/Defence Sector with the stipulation that the sponsoring authority concerned is required to transfer the identified demarcated land and also to give possession of the temporary accommodation to KVS prior to opening of the new Kendriya Vidyalaya. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bemetara, Distt. Bemetara, Chhattisgarh in Parliamentary Constituency Durg is one of the 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas sanctioned in December 2024.
Since the land in the matter of this Kendriya Vidyalaya has been transferred by the Sponsoring Authority in favour of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and temporary accommodation has been found suitable, sanction is hereby conveyed to start a new Kendriya Vidyalaya under Civil Sector with immediate effect at the following location:-
S.No
Name of Kendriya Vidyalaya
Kendriya Vidyalaya will be made functional during Academic Year 2025-26 at:
The above Vidyalaya will start functioning from class I to V (single section in each class) and thereafter will grow consequently based on feasibility as per approval.
The admission process may be completed within 30 days after completion of all pending formalities of transfer of land and temporary accommodation.
Deputation to other Central Govt. Department / Offices / PSU: CGDA
O/o THE CONTROLLER GENERAL OF DEFENCE ACCOUNT ULAN BATAR ROAD. PALAM. DELHI CANTT.110010
F. No.: AN/IX/Deputation/2025
Dated:26.06.2025
To All the PCsDA/PIFAs/ CsDA/IFAs AN-IV (Local) (Through CGDA Website)
Sub: Deputation to other Central Govt. Department/Offiees/PSU etc. Ref: This HQrs Letter even No. dated 16.02.2009.
It has been observed of late that certain applications for deputation are being submitted to CGDA (HQrs) Office either directly by the individual officer/staff or through the respective Controller offices, even in cases where no circular or vacancy notification has been issued by this Headquarters.
2. This practice of forwarding unsolicited deputation applications, in the absence of any requisition from HQrs Office, leads to avoidable correspondence and contributes to avoidable administrative workload.
3. In this context, attention is invited to the HQrs Officer circular cited under reference, wherein it has been categorically stated that applications of volunteers for deputation outside the department are to be forwarded only in response to specific requisitions or circulars issued by this Office.
4. In view of the above, it is requested that the contents of the aforementioned circulars be disseminated appropriately and brought to the attention of all officers and staff under your administrative jurisdiction.
This issues with the approval of Sr.Jt. CODA (AN).
Extension of benefits of โRetirement Gratuity and Death Gratuityโ to the Railway Employees covered by UPS
RBE No. 66/2025.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA) (RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2012/F(E)III/1(1)/4)
New Delhi, dated: 07.07.2025.
The General Managers/Principal Financial Advisors, All Zonal Railways/Production Units etc, DGs of RDSO and NAIR.
Subject :- Extension of benefits of โRetirement Gratuity and Death Gratuityโ to the Railway Employees covered by Unified Pension Scheme.
Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services, has vide Gazette Notification No. FX-1/3/2024-PR dated 24th January, 2025 introduced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an option under the National Pension System (NPS) for the recruits to the Central Government civil services w.e.f 01.04.2025 giving one time option to the Central Government employees covered under the National Pension System (NPS) for inclusion under the Unified Pension Scheme. The same has been adopted on Railways vide Boardโs letter number F(E)II/2025/UPS/1 dated 18.03.2025.
2. Accordingly, it is clarified that the Railway employees covered under Unified Pension Scheme shall be eligible for benefit of โRetirement gratuity and Death gratuity on the same terms and conditions as are applicable to the Railway employees covered under the National Pension System in terms of Boardโs letter No. 2012/F(E)III/1(1)/4 dated 05.09.2016.
(G. Priya Sudarsani), Director, Finance (Estt.), Railway Board
1451 cases redressed in first week of Special Campaign 2.0 Family Pensioners and Super Senior Pensioners
The Department of Pension and Pensionersโ Welfare has launched a month-longย Special Campaign 2.0ย for the timely and qualitative redressal of grievances ofย Family Pensionersย andย Super Senior Pensioners,ย fromย July 1 to 31, 2025,ย with the objective of bringingย โEase of Livingโย into their lives. Theย Union Minister of Stateย for the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions,ย Dr. Jitendra Singh,ย launched the Special Campaign 2.0 onย July 2, 2025.
As part of the pre-campaign phase, 2,210 related grievances pertaining to 51 Ministries/Departments/Organizations, including pensioners from the Defence, Railways, CAPFs under the Ministry of Home Affairs etc., were identified and shared.
All stakeholders, including the concerned Ministries/Departments/Organizations, Pay and Accounts Offices (PAOs), Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO), Pension Disbursing Banks, and Pensionersโ Welfare Associations are actively participating in the campaign.
The coordinated efforts of these stakeholders have led to the redressal of 1,451 cases out of 2,210as of July 7, 2025, reducing the number of pending cases to 759. Due to the campaign, the grievances of several pensioners pending for years have been redressed.
The Department is actively monitoring the progress to ensure the timely and qualitative resolution of all identified cases, aiming for the successful completion of Special Campaign 2.0.
Central Government Offices Holiday List 2026: DOPT O.M
F.No.12/2/2023-JCA Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) Establishment (JCA) Section
North Block, New Delhi Dated the 3rd July, 2025
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2026- reg.
It has been decided that the holidays, as specified in the Annexure -I to this O.M., will be observed in all the Administrative Offices of the Central Government located at Delhi/New Delhi during the year 2026. In addition, each employee will also be allowed to avail himself/herself of any two holidays to be chosen by him/her out of the list of Restricted Holidays specified at Annexure โ II.
2. Central Government Administrative Offices located outside Delhi / New Delhi shall observe the following holidays compulsorily in addition to three holidays, to be chosen out of the 12 optional holidays indicated below at para 3.1:
REPUBLIC DAY
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Mะะะะขะะ GANDHIโS BIRTHDAY
BUDDHA PURNIMA
CHRISTMAS DAY
DUSSEHRA (VIJAY DASHMI)
DIWALI (DEEPAVALI)
GOOD FRIDAY
GURU NANAKโS BIRTHDAY
IDUโL FITR
IDUโL ZUHA
MAHAVIR JAYANTI
MUHARRAM
PROะ ะะะข ะะะAMMADโS BIRTHDAY (ID-E-MILAD)
3.1. For offices located in New Delhi/Delhi, three holidays are selected by the D/o Personnel & Training and for the offices located outside Delhi/New Delhi three holidays are to be chosen by the Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committee in the State Capitals, if necessary, in consultation with Coordination Committees at other places in the State, from the list indicated below. The final list, applicable uniformly to all Central Government offices within the concerned State, shall be notified accordingly and no change can be carried out thereafter. It is also clarified that no change is permissible in the festivals and dates, as indicated at Annexure โ and Annexure-II baring a few exceptions indicated at para 5.1 and 5.2 hereinafter. The 12 optional holidays are as follows:
3.2 No substitute holiday should be allowed if any of the festival holidays, initially declared, subsequently happens to fall on a weekly off or any other non-working day or in the event of more than one festival falling on the same day.
4. The list of Restricted Holidays appended as Annexure-II to this O.M. is meant for Central Government Offices located in Delhi / New Delhi. The Coordination Committees at the State Capitals may draw up separate list of Restricted Holidays keeping in view the occasions of local importance. However, the 9 occasions left over, after choosing the 3 variable holidays in para 3.1 above, are also to be included in the list of restricted holidays.
5.1 For offices in Delhi / New Delhi, any change in the date of holidays in respect of Iduโl Fitr, Iduโl Zuha, Muharram and Id-e-Milad, if necessary, depending upon sighting of the Moon, would be declared by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, after ascertaining the position from the Govt. of NCT of Delhi (DCP, Special Branch, Delhi Police).
5.2 For offices outside Delhi / New Delhi, the Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committees at the State Capitals are authorised to change the date of holiday, if necessary, based on the decision of the concerned State Governments / Union Territories, in respect of IduโlFitr, IduโlZuha, Muharram and Id-e-Milad.
5.3 It may happen that the change of date in respect of the above occasions has to be declared at a very short notice. In such a situation, announcement could be made through P.I.B/T.V./A.I.R./ Newspapers and the Heads of Department / Offices of the Central Government may take action according to such an announcement, without waiting for a formal order, about the change of date.
6. During 2026, Diwali (Deepavali) falls on Sunday, November 08, 2026 (Kartika 17). In certain States, the practice is to celebrate the occasion a day in advance, i.e., on โNaraka Chaturdasi Dayโ. In view of this, there is no objection if holiday on account of Deepavali is observed on โNaraka Chaturdasi Day (in place of Deepavali Day) in the Central Government Offices in a State if in that State that day alone is declared as a compulsory holiday for Diwali for the offices of the State Government.
7. Central Government Organisations which include industrial, commercial and trading establishments would observe upto 16 holidays in a year including three national holidays viz. Republic Day, Independence Day and Mahatma Gandhiโs birthday, as compulsory holidays. The remaining holidays / occasions may be determined by such establishments/organisations themselves for the year 2026, subject to para 3.2 above.
8. Union Territory Administrations shall decide the list of holidays in terms of Instructions issued in this regard by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
9. In respect of Indian Missions abroad, the number of holidays may be notified in accordance with the instructions contained in this Departmentโs O.M. No.12/5/2002-JCA dated 17th December, 2002. In other words, they will have the option to select 12 (Twelve) holidays of their own only after including in the list, three National Holidays, Id-ul-Fitr and Diwali, included in the list of compulsory holidays and falling on days of weekly off.
10. In respect of Banks, the holidays shall be regulated in terms of the extant instructions issued by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance.
11. Hindi version will follow.
Sd/- (Parveen Jargar) Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India 23092338
