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.
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.
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,
All Chief Postmasters General/ Postmasters General
Chief General Manager, BD Dte/Parcel Dte/ PLI Directorate
Director RAKNPA/ GM CEPT/ Directors of All PTCs,
Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service, R.K. Puram, New Delhi
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।
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।
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)
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.
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
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
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.
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
Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary, Staff-Side National Council, JCM 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi-110001
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
Kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting.
Encl:. As above
Yours faithfully
(Amit Pankaj) Director (JCA) Tel: 24693180
Copy to
General Secretary, AIRF, 4 State Entry Road, New Delhi.
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
Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary, Staff-Side National Council, JCM 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi-110001
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.
Kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting.
Encl:. As above
Yours faithfully
(Amit Pankaj) Director (JCA) Tel: 24693180
Copy to
General Secretary, AIRF, 4 State Entry Road, New Delhi.
General Secretary, NFIR, 3 Chelmsford Road, New Delhi
Copy for information (i) PSO to Secretary (P) (ii) PPS to AS(PP),DoPT
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.
Minutes of the meeting of 35th SCOVA held on 10.03.2026
F.No.42/11/2023-P&PW(D)/E-9312 Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan Khan Market, New Delhi-110003 Date: – 4th May, 2026
To
All the Pensioners’ Associations included in SCOVA Vide Resolution dated 29.09.2025
Subject: – Minutes of the meeting of 35th SCOVA held on 10.03.2026 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble MOS (PP) at CSOI, KG Marg, New Delhi -reg.
Please find enclosed herewith the minutes of the 35th Meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) held under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble MoS (PP) on 10.03.2026 at CSOJ, KG Marg, New Delhi.
Encl: as above
Sd/- (Keshav Madhav Sharma) Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Minutes of the meeting of 35th SCOVA held on 10.03.2026 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble MOS (PP) at CSOI, KG Marg, New Delhi
Venue: CSOI, K. G. Marg, New Delhi
Date: 10.3.2026
1. List of participants is at Annexure-I.
2. Minutes of the Meeting is at Annexure — I.
3. Joint Secretary (Pension) welcomed Hon’ble MoS (PP), Secretary (P&P W), representatives of Pensioners’ Welfare Associations and the officers from various Ministries/Departments. He underlined that SCOVA is a useful platform where feedback on implementation of policies/programs of DoPPW is discussed. Further, he highlighted that it provides the representatives of PWAs an opportunity for raising the issues concerning, pensioners’ welfare directly before the concerned Ministries/Departments.
4. Secretary (Pension) briefed the members of SCOVA about various initiatives undertaken by DoPPW for bringing case in the life of the pensioners. She appreciated the role of PWAs towards the success of DILC campaign 4.0, held in November, 2025. She apprised about the Comprehensive guidelines issued on 29.09.2025 for timely payment of retirement dues and issue of PPOs at the time of retirement of Central Civil Services Employees with innovative intervention of appointment of Pension Mitras for handholding of pensioners in all the departments. She also pointed out the impactful role of National Pension Adalats in resolving grievances wherein more than 74% of the grievances have been successfully resolved on the spot in presence of the Hon’ble MoS (PP) in the last 15 Pension Adalats
5.Thereafter, new agenda items identified for 35th SCOVA meeting and carried forward agenda items from 34th SCOVA meeting, held in March, 2025 were deliberated in detail.
6. In his concluding address, Hon’ble MoS (PP) and Chairman of SCOVA, Dr. Jitendra Singh underscored several revolutionary changes, brought in since 2014 for bringing “Ease of Living” to the common man. He shared that the issue regarding an increase in the Grant-in-Aid to PWAs from earlier ₹75,000/- to ₹5,00,000/- per annum per Association, as raised in last SCOVA, has been duly addressed. He emphatically mentioned about the role of SCOVA in bringing recent reforms in CGHS viz. revision of CGHS packages, reducing the age limit for referral free consultation in empaneled hospitals from 75 years to 70 years, increase in the validity of referral from 1 month to 3 months on a single referral. Further, he discussed the utility of integration of CGHS portal with Bhavishya in ensuring the generation of CGHS card on the first day of the retirement.
7. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble MoS (PP) also stressed upon the role of SCOVA in participative consultation with stakeholders so that welfare measures for pensioners are ensured. He also encouraged PWAs to share suggestions beyond grievances so that policies and services can be further strengthened.
8. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the chair and all other participants.
DA for Bank Employees from May 2026 to July 2026 as per 12th BPS – IBA ORDER
Indian Banks’ Association
HR & Industrial Relations
No.CIR/HR&IR/76/D/2026-27/3173 May 2, 2026
All Members of the Association (Designated Officers)
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Dearness Allowance for Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of May, June and July 2026 under XII BPS/ 9th Joint Note dated 08.03.2024
The confirmed All India Average Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (Base 2016 = 100) for the quarter ended March 2026 are as follows:-
Month
Index
Jan-26
148.6
Feb-26
148.5
Mar-26
149.1
The average CPI of the above is 148.73 and accordingly the number of points over 123.03 are 25.70 (148.73 – 123.03) The last average quarterly CPI was 148.03. Hence, there is an increase of 0.70 points for May, June and July 2026
In terms of clause 13 of the 12th Bipartite Settlement dated 08.03.2024 and clause 2 (i) of the Joint Note dated 08.03.2024, the rate of Dearness Allowance payable to Workmen and Officer employees for the months of May, June and July 2026 shall be 25.70% of ‘pay’ (0.01 % change in DA on ‘pay’ for change in every second decimal place of CPI 2016 over 123.03 points)
