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Central Government employees to avail medical facilities either for their Parents or Parents-in-law under CGHS

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Sathya S
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Central Government employees to avail medical facilities either for their Parents or Parents-in-law under CGHS

S.14025/15/2024-EHS I/3862000/2026

S.14025/15/2024-EHS(8270534)/I/3862000/2026
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
(EHS Section)

Kartavya Bhawan-1, New Delhi-110001
Dated:13-05-2026

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Regarding option for Central Government employees to avail medical facilities either for their Parents or Parents-in-law under CGHS and CS(MA) Rules, 1944.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s OM No. 4(1)-18/63-H dated 03.03.1987 and OM No. H.11020/2/2023-EHS dated 26.07.2023 (copy enclosed), vide which the facility to choose either parents or parents-in-law as dependent family members for the purpose of availing medical facilities under CGHS was made available to eligible Central Government employees.

2.Attention is also invited to this Ministry’s OM No. S.14025/15/2024-EHS dated 28.03.2024 (copy enclosed) whereby the aforesaid facility was extended to beneficiaries covered under Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944 [CS(MA) Rules, 1944], at par with CGHS beneficiaries.

3. In continuation of the above, it is hereby re-iterated that the aforesaid provisions shall be applicable to all eligible beneficiaries covered under CGHS as well as CS(MA) Rules, 1944, subject to fulfilment of prescribed dependency and other eligibility conditions under the respective rules/scheme.

4. It is further clarified that a male Government employee shall be eligible to exercise a one-time option only for choosing either his parents or parents-in-law as dependent family members for the purpose of availing medical facilities under CGHS/CS(MA) Rules, 1944.

5. Once such option has been exercised in favour of parents, the employee shall not subsequently be permitted to opt for parents-in-law as dependents at a later stage, including in cases arising due to demise of parents or otherwise. Similarly, where option has once been exercised in favour of parents-in-law, the same shall not subsequently be changed in favour of parents.

6. All Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the contents of this OM to the notice of all concerned for strict compliance.

This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

Encl. As above.

(Unni Krishnan T)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

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Inviting applications for engagement of Consultants in 8th Central Pay Commission

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Sathya S
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Inviting applications for engagement of Consultants in 8th Central Pay Commission

No.10/35/2026-Estt/8CPC
Government of India
Eighth Central Pay Commission

3rd Floor, Chanderlok Building,
Janpath, New Delhi-110001
Dated the 10th April, 2026

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Inviting applications for engagement of Consultants in Eighth Central Pay Commission.

The Eighth Central Pay Commission (8CPC) has been constituted to make recommendations related to emolument structure of different categories of officers, employees and on pensions. Applications are invited from eligible candidates for engagement as Consultant at the Commission on contractual basis as per the Guidelines including Scope of work given in Annexure.

2. Applicants desirous of being appointed as a consultant on contract basis in the Commission may forward their application in the duly filled proforma only through the following link [https://nicforms.nic.in/enRhYmxiiijilalzczNmI2YTN1011wMffwNDA2NTI] expressing their interest. The link is also available on website of the Commission. No physical copy/email/hard copy shall be considered for this purpose.

3. This is on open-ended circular i.e. this process will continue till the vacancy is filled up. Any amendment/ corrigendum all be uploaded only on the website of the Commission.

(Manishh Kumar)
Director

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CGEGIS Tables of Benefits from April 2026 to June 2026: FinMin O.M

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Sathya S
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CGEGIS Tables of Benefits from April 2026 to June 2026: FinMin O.M

No. 7(1)/EV/2023
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
E-V Branch

New Delhi, the 11th May, 2026

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 – Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.04.2026 to 30.06.2026.

The Tables of Benefits for Savings Fund to the beneficiaries under the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980, which are being issued on a quarterly basis from 01.01.2017 onwards, as brought out in this Ministry’s OM of even number dated 17.03.2017, for the second quarter from 01.04.2026 to 30.06.2026, as worked out by IRDA based on the interest rate of 7.1% per annum (compounded quarterly) as notified by the Department of Economic Affairs as per their Resolution No. 5(3)-B(PD)/2023, are enclosed.

Also Read: CGEGIS Tables of Benefits from Jan 2026 to March 2026

2. The Tables enclosed are of two categories as per the existing practice. As hitherto, the first Table of Benefits for the savings fund of the scheme is based on the subscription of Rs.10 p.m. from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1989 and Rs.15 p.m. w.e.f. 1.1.1990 onwards. The second Table of Benefits for savings fund is based on a subscription of Rs.10 p.m. for those employees who had opted out of the revised rate of subscription w.e.f. 1.1.1990.

3. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these Orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.

4. Hindi version of these orders is attached.

Sd/-
(Praveen Ranjan)
Director

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Dearness Allowance to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) from Jan 2026: DOP O.M

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Sathya S
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Dearness Allowance to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) from Jan 2026: DOP O.M

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: 29.04.2026

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 01.01.2026 onwards – reg.

Consequent upon grant of another installment of Dearness Allowance with effect from 1st January, 2026 to the Central Government Employees vide Government of lndia, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s O.M. No. 1/1(i)/2026-E.lL (B) dated 22.04.2026, duly endorsed vide this Department’s letters No. PP-08/2/2021-PAP dated 23.04.2026, 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 01.01.2026. 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. @ 60% (percent) with effect from the 1st January, 2026.

भारत सरकार, वित्त मंत्रालय, व्यय विभाग के कार्यालय ज्ञापन संख्या 1/1 (i)/2026-E.1.(B) दिनांक 22.04.2026 के माध्यम से केंद्रीय सरकार कर्मचारियों को 01.01.2026 को महंगाई भत्ते की एक और किस्त दिए जाने के परिणामस्वरूप, ग्रामीन डाक सेवक (GDS) भी, 01.01.2026 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 ग्रामीन डाक सेवकों को देय महंगाई भत्ता 01.01.2026 से केंद्रीय सरकार कर्मचारियों के लिए देय दर यानि टीआरसीए के 60% (प्रतिशत), के समान होगा।

  1. 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।

  1. This sanction issues with the approval of the competent authority. The advice of Integrated Finance/ Integrated Finance was conveyed vide Diary No. 08/2026-27/FA-CS(P) dated 28.04.2025.

यह मंजूरी आंतरिक वित्त / एकीकृत वित्त कि सलाह डायरी सख्या08/2026-27/78- 05(7) दिनाक 28.04.2025 के अनुसार सक्षम प्राधिकरण की मंजूरी के अनुमोदन से जारी की जाती है।

Encl.: As above

Digitally signed by
Gurvinder Singh
Date: 29-04-2026 15:21:55
सहायक महानिदेशक (पीएपी)
Assistant Director General (PAP)

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Introduction of Personalized Cheque Book (PCB) in Department of Posts

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Sathya S
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Introduction of Personalized Cheque Book (PCB) in Department of Posts

SB Order No.05/2026

No. FS-POSB/6/2025-FS-DOP-Part(1)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Financial Services Division)

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi — 110001
Dated: 08.05.2026

To
All Head of Circles

Subject. Introduction of Personalized Cheque Book (PCB) in Department of Posts-reg.

Madam / Sir,

This is regarding introduction of Personalized Cheque Books (PCB) for Post Office Savings Account (POSA) holders. Presently, the cheque book issued by the Department does not contain details of the account holder like name and account number. To enhance customer convenience, improve security features, and align financial services with modern banking standards, it has been decided to introduce Personalized Cheque Book to the POSA customers.

2. The Personalized Cheque Book shall contain pre-printed details of the account holder such as name and account number along with IFSC of Department of Posts (DoP). The PCB facility will be made available w.e.f. 08.05.2026 for all POSA customers. In the first stage, the customers may make request for Personalized Cheque book by visiting the Post Office. This service shall be available through Internet/Mobile Banking subsequently.

3. The Instant Cheque Books shall continue to be available to POSA customers. The account holder may opt for either, Instant Cheque Book or Personalized Cheque Book at their choice. The facility of Instant Cheque Book shall be provided exclusively at the counter, whereas Personalized Cheque Books shall be delivered, free of cost, to the last updated address of the account holder. The Cheque Book Request Form has been accordingly revised and is enclosed herewith as Annexure-I. It is also available on the official website of India Post.

4. Detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), including request processing, printing, and dispatch mechanism, is enclosed as Annexure-II.

5. It is requested to circulate this to all concerned for information, guidance, and necessary action, and also to ensure wide publicity of the newly introduced Personalized Cheque Book facility of the Department of Posts, highlighting its enhanced convenience and customer-centric features. The same may also be displayed on the notice boards of all Post Offices.

6. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.

Yours faithfully,

(Devende Kumar Sharma)
Assistant Director (SB-II)

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8CPC interactions at Delhi 13-14 May, 2026

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Sathya S
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8CPC interactions at Delhi 13-14 May, 2026

No. 25/2/2026-App/8CPC
Government of India
Eighth Central Pay Commission

NOTICE

Dated: 06th May, 2026

The Eighth Central Pay Commission will interact with Institutions / Organizations of Ministry of Defence (MoD) & Ministry of Railways (MoR) and Unions /Associations of Defence Forces & Railways located / registered in Delhi on 13th & 14th May, 2026 (Wednesday and Thursday). Concerned stakeholders including Unions / Associations desirous of interacting with the Commission may submit their request seeking appointment with the Commission vide https://nicforms.nic.in/enRhYmxINjlmYWU2ZDk4YjE3MDIwMjYwNTA2MTAy by Sunday i.e. 10th May, 2026 along with unique ‘Memo ID’ generated after submitting Memorandum. Venue details and time of the meeting will be conveyed subsequently.

The Commission will be holding more meetings in Delhi, which will be updated on the website of the Commission.

(Abhay N Sahay)
Deputy Secretary
Eighth Central Pay Commission

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8CPC Visit to UT of Ladakh 8 June, 2026

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Sathya S
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8CPC Visit to UT of Ladakh 8 June, 2026

No.35/5/2026-VST/8CPC
Government of India
Eighth Central Pay Commission

1st May, 2026

NOTICE

The Eighth Central Pay Commission shall be visiting Union Territory of Ladakh, on 8th June, 2026 (Monday). Concerned stakeholders including Organizations/Institutions of Central Government as well as Ladakh(UT) and Unions/Associations desirous of interacting with the Commission at Leh may kindly submit memorandum at Commission’s website (https: //8cpc. gov. in) and thereafter, submit their request seeking an appointment vide “https://nicforms.nic.in/enRhYmxiNj imMzU4MmI/jM2YwZjIwMjYw NDMwODc=” on or before 16th May, 2026, along with ‘unique memo Id’ generated after submitting memorandum. Venue details and meeting schedule shall be intimated subsequently.

2. Please note that the Commission shall be holding separate meetings at cities in other States/ Union Territories in due course

Md Shahnawaz
Director
Eighth Central Pay Commission

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Dearness Relief to Railway pensioners / family pensioners from Jan 2026

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Sathya S
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Dearness Relief to Railway pensioners / family pensioners from Jan 2026

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

PC-VII No.: 234

RBE No.: 36/2026

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

New Delhi, dated: 05.05.2026

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 01.01.2026.

A copy of Office Memorandum No. 42/02/2024-P&PW(D)/E-9475 dated 24.04.2026 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.

(Sarfaraj Alam)
Deputy Director, Pay Commission-III
Railway Board
e-mail: sarfaraz.alam[at]gov.in

National Council JCM 49th Meeting: Venue, Date, and Agenda Items

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Sathya S
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National Council JCM 49th Meeting: Venue, Date, and Agenda Items

F. No. 3/1/2025-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Pers. Policy JCA Division)

2nd Floor, ‘B’ Wing,
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated: 30th April, 2026

To

  1. Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra
    Secretary, Staff-Side
    National Council, JCM
    13-C, Ferozshah Road,
    New Delhi-110001
  2. All Staff Side Members of National Council (JCM) (as per list attached).

Subject: 49th meeting of National Council (JCM) to be held on 11th May, 2026 (Monday) under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary — reg.

Sir,

In continuation of this Department’s letter of even number dated 21st April, 2026 conveying the notice of the 49th meeting of National Council (JCM), the agenda of the meeting is enclosed herewith

  1. Kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting.

Encl:. As above

Yours faithfully

(Amit Pankaj)
Director (JCA)
Tel: 24693180

Copy to

  1. General Secretary, AIRF, 4 State Entry Road, New Delhi.
  2. General Secretary, NFIR, 3 Chelmsford Road, New Delhi

Copy for information

(i) PSO to Secretary (P)
(ii) PPS to AS(PP),DoPT
(iii) PPS to JS(CRD&JCA)

Meeting Notice
Staff Side

F. No. 3/1/2025-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Pers. Policy JCA Division

2nd Floor, ‘B’ Wing,
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated: 21st April, 2026

To

  1. Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra
    Secretary, Staff-Side
    National Council, JCM
    13-C, Ferozshah Road,
    New Delhi-110001
  2. All Staff Side Members of National Council (JCM) (as per list attached).

Subject: 49th Meeting of National Council (JCM) to be held on 11th May, 2026 at 3.00 PM reg.

Sir,

I am directed to convey that the 49th Meeting of the National Council (JCM) is scheduled to be held on 11th May, 2026 (Monday) at 3.00 PM in the Conference Hall, Cabinet Secretariat, Sewa Teerth, New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary to discuss agenda items proposed by Staff Side.

  1. Kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting.

Encl:. As above

Yours faithfully

(Amit Pankaj)
Director (JCA)
Tel: 24693180

Copy to

  1. General Secretary, AIRF, 4 State Entry Road, New Delhi.
  2. General Secretary, NFIR, 3 Chelmsford Road, New Delhi

Copy for information
(i) PSO to Secretary (P)
(ii) PPS to AS(PP),DoPT

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8CPC Visit to Jammu & Kashmir (UT) 1st June, 2026 to 4th June, 2026

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Sathya S
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8CPC Visit to Jammu & Kashmir (UT) 1st June, 2026 to 4th June, 2026

No.35/4/2026-VST/8CPC
Government of India
Eighth Central Pay Commission

1st May, 2026

NOTICE

The Eighth Central Pay Commission shall be visiting Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir (UT) from 1st June, 2026 to 4th June, 2026 (Monday to Thursday). Concerned stakeholders including Organizations/Institutions of Central Government as well as Jammu 86 Kashmir (UT) and Unions/Associations desirous of interacting with the Commission at Srinagar may kindly submit memorandum at Commission’s website (https://8cpc gov. in) and thereafter, submit their request seeking an appointment vide “https://nicforms.nic.in/enRhYmxiNjlmMzRlYzY1MjkyNTIwMjYwN DMwODE=” on or before 16th May, 2026, along with ‘unique memo Id’ generated after submitting memorandum. Venue details and meeting schedule shall be intimated subsequently.

Also Read: 8CPC Visit to Hyderabad, Telangana 18-19 May, 2026

2. Please note that the Commission shall be holding separate meetings at cities in other States/ Union Territories in due course.

Md. Shahnawaz Akhter
Director
Eighth Central Pay Commission

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