5th CPC DA Order from Jan 2025 for CG Employees and Autonomous Bodies: FINMIN O.M
No. 1/1(3)/2025-E.II(B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi Dated the 2nd April, 2025
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Revision of rates of Dearness Allowance to the employees, who are continuing to draw their pay in the pay scale as per 5th Central Pay Commission.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 1/6(2)/2024-E.II(B) dated 7th November 2024 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) in respect of employees, who are continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale as per 5th Central Pay Commission, shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 455% to 466% of Basic Pay w.e.f. 01.01.2025.
2. The provisions contained in paras 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry’s O.M.No.1(13)/97-E.II(B) dated 3 October, 1997 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.
3. The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be brought to the notice of all organisations under the administrative control of the Ministries/Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of pay.Public employment
Sd/- (Samir Kumar Das) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
To All Ministries/Departments of the Govt. of India (as per standard distribution list) Copy to: C&AG, UPSC, etc.(as per standard endorsement list).
As a result of the Dearness Allowance hike, there will be a corresponding increase in the Transport Allowance, Dearness Allowance, and total salary.
7th CPC Transport Allowance
As per the 7th CPC recommendations, Transport Allowance will also increase based on the latest Dearness Allowance percentage
7th Pay Commission Recommendation for Transport Allowance
The central government implemented the 7th Pay Commission Transport Allowance and released Office Memorandum No.21/5/2017-E.II (B) dated 7th July 2017, in addition to this OM, FinMin also released another Office Memorandum on 2nd August 2017 O.M No.21/5/2017-E.II(B) with partial modification on Transport Allowance to CG Employees for the pay of Rs.24200/- & above in Pay Level 1 & 2
A 7th CPC salary calculator is an online tool that helps you estimate your monthly in-hand salary based on the 7th CPC pay commission recommendations. These calculators consider various factors that influence your pay, including:
Pay Level and Grade Pay: The 7th CPC pay matrix categorizes employees into pay levels and assigns a corresponding grade pay.
Basic Pay: This is the pre-revised basic pay you received as of December 31st, 2015.
Fitment Factor: The 7th CPC multiplied the basic pay by a factor (currently 2.57) to arrive at the revised basic pay.
Dearness Allowance (DA): This is a cost-of-living adjustment added to the basic pay, and the percentage is periodically revised by the government.
House Rent Allowance (HRA): This allowance depends on the city you work in and your pay level.
CGEGIS Tables of Benefits from Jan 2025 to Mar 2025
No. 7(1)/EV/2023 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure E-V Branch
New Delhi, the 26th March, 2025
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 – Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.01.2025 to 31.03.2025.
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 quarter from 01.01.2025 to 31.03.2025, 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 dated 03.01.2025, 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.
4. Hindi version of these orders is attached.
(Gulveena Badhan) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
To
All Ministries/ Department of the Central Government as per standard list.
Copy with spare copies for information and necessary action to C&AG, UPSC, all State Government etc. as per standard list.
Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2025 – Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: DOPT O.M
F. No.12/4/2020-JCA2 Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) Establishment (JCA) Section
North Block, New Delhi Dated the 27th March, 2025
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2025 – Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
It has been decided to declare the 14th April 2025 (Monday) a holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar for all Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India.
2. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India may bring the above decision to the notice of all concerned.
(Parveen Jargar) Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
To,
All Ministries / Departments of the Government of India.
UPSC / CVC /C&AG / National Commission _ for Linguistic Minorities / National Commission for Scheduled Castes/National Commission for Scheduled Tribes/National Commission for Minorities /President’s Secretariat / Vice President’s Secretariat/Supreme Court / High Court / Central Administrative Tribunal / Central Information Commission/Prime Minister’s Office / Cabinet Secretariat / Election Commission of India / National Human Rights Commission / National Commission for Women / National Commission for Backward Classes / Niti Ayog / Lok Sabha Secretariat / Rajya Sabha Secretariat
All attached Offices / Subordinate Offices / Autonomous bodies of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Secretary, Staff Side, National Council (JCM), 13-C Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi (with 10 spare copies)
Reserve Bank of India, Parliament Street, New Delhi
Chairman / Secretaries, Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committees
PIO, PIB, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi, with the request that necessary publicity may be given in this regard.
Facilitation Centre, DOP&T (20 copies)
NIC, DoPT, with a request to place this O.M. on the website of DoPT.
Cabinet approves 2% DA hike for Central Govt Employees and Pensioners from Jan 2025
Cabinet approves release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners w.e.f. 01.01.2025
48.66 lakh Central Government employees and 66.55 lakhs pensioners to benefit
2% benefit to cost Rs. 6614.04 crore per annum to exchequer
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved to release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 01.01.2025 representing an increase of 2% over the existing rate of 53% of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate against price rise.
The combined impact on the exchequer on account of increase in both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs. 6614.04 crore per annum. This will benefit about 48.66 lakh Central Government employees and 66.55 lakhs pensioners.
This increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
2. Several references are being received in this Department seeking clarification relating to para “4” of the said OM which provides that the amount of Dress Allowance shall be credited to the salary of employees directly once a year in the month of July.
3. The matter has been considered in this Department and in partial modification of the said OM dated 02.08.2017, the following is clarified:-
i. If a Central Govt. employee has joined service after Dress Allowance is paid in the month of July as per the instructions mentioned in para 4 of the said OM dated 02.08.2017, Dress Allowance would be given on proportionate basis.
ii. Proportionate payment of Dress Allowance would be given by using the following formula:-
= Amount ÷ 12 x No. of months (from the month of joining government service to the month of June of the following year)
4. Other terms & conditions governing grant of Dress Allowance would be the same as prescribed in the said OM dated 02.08.2017.
5. In so far as persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.
6. This is issued with the approval of the Secretary (Expenditure).
Hindi version is attached.
(Samir Kumar Das) Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
To, All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India as per standard distribution list. Copy : 0/o C&AG, UPSC etc. as per standard endorsement list.
(a) whether the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has been approved;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the estimated number of Central Government employees and pensioners that would benefit from this at the level of the 8th CPC which would boost consumption in the economy?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)
(a) & (b): It has been decided by the Government to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
(c): The approximate number of Central Government civilian employees and pensioners/family pensioners is 36.57 lakh (as on 01.03.2025) and 33.91 lakh (as on 31.12.2024) respectively. Defence Personnel and Pensioners will also be benefitted.
Unified Pension Scheme vs New Pension Scheme : Implementation Timeline, Impact, and Financial Viability: Lok Sabha QA
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3681
ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 24 MARCH, 2025/ CHAITRA 3, 1947 (SAKA)
IMPLEMENATION OF UNIFIED PENSION SCHEME
†3681. Shri Dharmendra Yadav Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:
(a) the timeline for full implementation of Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) and the manner in which it is likely to impact the existing New Pension Scheme (NPS) Subscribers;
(b) the likely long-term financial viability for UPS in comparison to NPS for the Government;
(c) the difference between investment flexibility in NPS and UPS;
(d) whether the Government has identified the problems of NPS and if so, the details thereof;
and
(e) whether the UPS will resolve the above problems, if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)
(a) Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) has been notified by the Government on 24.01.2025, as an option under National Pension System (NPS) with the objective of providing assured monthly payout after retirement to the Central Government employees covered under the NPS. The UPS has been envisaged to address the demand of the employees covered under National Pension System (NPS) regarding assured pension after retirement while ensuring fiscally responsible funded and contributory pension scheme.
(b) UPS is defined contribution scheme with elements of defined benefit. It relies on the regular and timely accumulation and investment of applicable contributions (from both the employee and the employer) for assured payout to the employees. The monthly contribution of the UPS subscriber shall be ten percent of the basic pay and dearness allowance matched by the Central Government by crediting an equal amount, to the individual PRAN of the UPS subscriber. The Central Government shall also make additional contribution at an estimated eight and half percent of basic pay plus dearness allowance of all employees who opt the UPS, to the pool corpus on aggregate basis. The additional contribution is for supporting assured payouts under the Unified Pension Scheme to ensure long-term financial viability of UPS.
(c) Presently, Central Government subscribers are allowed to choose any of the pension funds registered with PFRDA and exercise investment options from (a) 100% investments in Government securities; (b) Conservative Life Cycle fund with maximum equity exposure capped to 25%; (c) Moderate Life Cycle fund with maximum equity exposure capped to 50%; and (d) Default scheme. Under UPS, the employee can exercise investment choices for the individual corpus alone. uch investment choices shall be regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority. If an employee does not exercise an investment choice on individual corpus, the ‘default pattern’ of investment will apply. The investment decisions for the pool corpus built through the additional Central Government contribution solely rests with Central Government.
(d) & (e) NPS is a defined contribution-based scheme with market linked returns for postretirement benefits. An NPS review committee was constituted to suggest measures as are appropriate to modify the NPS with a view of improving upon the pensionary benefits of Government employees covered under NPS, keeping in view the fiscal implications and impact on overall budgetary space, so that fiscal prudence is maintained to protect the common citizens. UPS is a defined contribution-based schemes with elements of defined benefit which addresses the concerns regarding assured payout after retirement.
Mandatory use of Bhavishya Portal for processing of Pension Cases w.e.f. 01.01.2017 : DOPPW O.M
File No. 55/4/2014-PPW(C)(Vol.II)-part-I भारत सरकार /Government of India कार्मिक, लोक शिकायत और पेंशन मंत्रालय/Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions पेंशन और पेंशनभोगी कल्याण विभाग/Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare
Subject: Mandatory use of Bhavishya Portal for processing of Pension Cases w.e.f. 01.01.2017.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this department’s OM No.55/14/2014-PPW(C)-Part.I dated 21.1.2021 and to say that Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare had developed ‘Bhavishya’, a common software module for Ministries, which has now been functioning as a mandatory platform for processing Pension & related benefits of Central Civil Pensioners w.e.f. 01.01.2017 (O.M. of even number dated 29.11.2016-enclosed).
2. DoPPW has been taking all possible steps to ensure that all types of pension cases are processed through ‘Bhavishya’. However, in case any difficulty arises in settling a case under exceptional circumstances, the concerned HOO (Head of Office) shall contact this Department, at the earliest, with the issue arising, if any. DoPPW shall either ensure processing such an exceptional case through ‘Bhavishya’ software or grant exemption so that the concerned HOO can process the same manually.
3. Further, the new Single Pension Application Form 6-A is accessible to retiring Central Government employees w.e.f. 06.11.2024. The retiring Central Government employees are required to fill the Form 6-A exclusively through online mode on Bhavishya or e-HRMS 2.0.
4. As already mentioned under Para 5 of the O.M dated 29.11.2016 and Para 4 of OM dated 21.01.2021, it is reiterated that, under all circumstances, the authorities shall Strictly follow the timelines prescribed under CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 and in no case will any pension settlement be delayed beyond prescribed timelines.
5. This issues with the approval of competent authority.
Revised salary, daily allowance, pension and additional pension for Members and Ex-Members of Parliament from April 2023
MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 21st March, 2025
G.S.R. 188(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 3 and sub-section (1A) of section 8A of the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954 (30 of 1954), the Central Government hereby notifies the increase in the salary, daily allowance, pension and additional pension of Members and Ex-Members of Parliament on the basis of Cost Inflation Index specified under clause (v) of the Explanation to section 48 of the Income-tax Act, 1961(43 of 1961), with effect from the 1st April, 2023, as under :
S. No.
Head
Existing Rate (₹) w.e.f. 1.4.2018
Revised Rate (₹) w.e.f. 1.4.2023
1.
Salary
1,00,000/- per mensem
1,24,000/- per mensem
2.
Daily Allowance
2,000/-
2,500/-
3.
Pension
25,000/- per mensem
31,000/-per mensem
4.
Additional Pension for every year service in excess of five years
