8th Central Pay Commission: No proposal regarding merger of the existing Dearness Allowance with the Basic Pay: Lok Sabha QA
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 212
TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025/AGRAHAYANA 10, 1947 (SAKA)
“CONSTITUTION OF 8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION”
SHRI ANAND BHADAURIA:
Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state
a) whether the Government has issued notification for constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission recently;
b) if so, the details thereof;
c) whether the Government proposes to merge the existing DA/DR with basic pay as an immediate relief measure for Central Government employees/pensioners who are facing unprecedented inflation during the last 30 years since DA/DR given to these employees is not in consonance with the real time retail inflation;
d) if so, the details thereof; and
e) if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)
(c) to (e) No proposal regarding merger of the existing Dearness Allowance with the Basic Pay is under consideration with the Government at present. In order to adjust the cost of living and to protect Basic Pay/Pension from erosion in real value on account of inflation, the rates of DA/DR are revised periodically every 6 months on the basis of All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW) released by Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and Employment.
ECI Revises Schedule for Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls by extending the dates by one week
The Election Commission of India has announced a revised Schedule by extending the relevant dates by one week for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls in 12 States/UTs with reference to 01.01.2026 as the qualifying date.
The revised schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision is as follows:
Sr No
Activities
Schedule
1
Enumeration Period
By 11.12.2025(Thursday)
2
Rationalization/Re-arrangement of Polling Stations
By 11.12.2025 (Thursday)
3
Updation of Control Table and Preparation of draft roll
12.12.2025 (Friday)to 15.12.2025 (Monday)
4
Publication of draft electoral roll
On 16.12.2025 (Tuesday)
5
Period for filing claims & objections
16.12.2025 (Tuesday)to 15.01.2026 (Thursday)
6
Notice Phase (Issuance, hearing & verification); decision on Enumeration Forms and disposal of claims and objections to be done concurrently by the EROs
16.12.2025 (Tuesday) to07.02.2026 (Saturday)
7
Checking of health parameters of electoral rolls and obtaining Commission’s permission for final publication.
Enhancement of rates of stipend for Act Apprentices as per Apprenticeship: RBE No. 116/2025
RBE No. 116/2025
भारत सरकार / GOVERNMENT OF INDIA रेल मंत्रालय / MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (रेलवे बोर्ड/RAILWAY BOARD)
2025/E(Trg.)/41/27
New Delhi, Dated: As signed
The General Managers(P), All Zonal Railways/PUs
Sub:- Gazette Notification No. G.S.R.610(E) dated 03.09.2025 published on 11.09.2025 regarding enhancement of rates of stipend for Act Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961 and amendments in the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
It has been decided that the Trade Apprentices engaged on the Indian Railways under the Apprentices Act. 1961 should be paid stipend with effect from 11.09.2025 at the revised rates as notified in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneur’s Notification No. G.S.R.610(E) dated 03.09.2025 published in Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) Section 37 of the Apprentices Act,1961 (52 of 1961), the Gazette of India on 11th September, 2025 (copy of the notification is enclosed). The revised stipend rates are effective from the date of publication of the aforesaid Gazette Notification. The expenditure should be met from within the existing budget allotment.
This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
File No.: MSDE-1/3/2024-AT (Computer No.69444) Government of India Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Shastri Bhawan. New Delhi
Dated: 11th September, 2025
To
1) All Regional CentralApprenticeship Advisors (RDSDEs/ BoATS/ BopT) 2) All State Apprenticeship Advisors 3) All Joint Apprenticeship Advisors
Subject: Gazette Notification on Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2025-Regarding
Sir/Madam,
Please find enclosed a copy of the Gazette Notification (No. G.S.R.61O(E), dated 3rd September 2025) issued by this Ministry regarding amendments to the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992. The Rules comes in force effective from the date of publication of the Gazette notification ie. 11-09-2025.
2) It is requested to take note of the provisions contained in the notification and ensure necessary action and compliance within your jurisdiction.
This issues with the approval of the competent Authority.
Providing Pension Payment Slip to all Central Civil Pensioners/Family Pensioners on monthly basis: CPAO
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE. NEW DELHI-110066 PHONE : 26174596, 26174456, 26174438 TOLL FREE NO. : 1800117788
No.CPAO/ Co-ord/B-CDN/Misc.(03)/2025-26/116-181
Dated: 25th November , 2025
Office-Memorandum
Subject: Providing Pension Payment Slip to all Central Civil Pensioners/Family Pensioners on monthly basis-reg.
Reference is invited to this office OM No. CPAO/Co-ord/B-CDN/Misc. (03)/2023-24/877-902 dated 28.02.2024 (copy enclosed) on the subject cited above and to state that grievances are being still received in this office from Pensioners/Family Pensioners about the non-receipt of Pension Payment Slip.
All CPPCs of Authorised Banks are once again instructed to invariably provide the pension payment slip to all central civil pensioners and family pensioners after credit of pension/family pension through various available modes including email. If email is not available, the same may be obtained from the pensioner so that the pension slip can be sent through e-mail also.
This issue with the approval of Chief Controller (Pensions).
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – October, 2025
1.Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index for the month of October, 2025 is being released in this press release.
2. The All-India CPI-IW for October, 2025 increased by 0.4 point and stood at 147.7 (one hundred forty-Seven point seven)
Revision of ‘Schedule of Engaging Authority, Disciplinary Authority and Appellate Authority’ for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks
स/No. 17-31/2016-GDS (Pt) भारत सरकार/Government of India संचार मंत्रालय/Ministry of Communications डाक विभाग/Department of Posts (जीडीएस अनुभाग/GDS Section)
Subject: Revision of ‘Schedule of Engaging Authority, Disciplinary Authority and Appellate Authority’ for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) under Rule 31 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 – reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Directorate O.M. no. 17-31/2016-GDS dated 28.07.2020 and Rule 31 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 whereby the ‘Schedule of Engaging Authority, Disciplinary Authority and Appellate Authority (SEDA)’ for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) was issued/revised.
2. Now it has been decided to further revise the ‘Schedule of Engaging Authority, Disciplinary Authority and Appellate Authority in respect of all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS as contained in Rule 31 of the GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 with immediate effect.
3. The disciplinary proceedings already initiated will continue in the usual manner, however, penalty, if any, will be awarded by the Disciplinary Authority as per the Revised SEDA. The appeal against the punishment already inflicted till date will continue to be decided by the Appellate Authorities as per pre-revised SEDA.
This issues with the approval of the competent authority.
(गुरविंदर सिंह / Gurvinder Singh) सहायक महानिदेशक / Assistant Director General (GDS) ईमेल/Email : [email protected]
To All Chief Postmasters General/ Postmasters General
Payment of Composite Allowance to substitute GDS and other GDS (ABPM/Dak Sevak) performing duties of BPM
17-31/2016-GDS. No.17-31/2016-GDS भारत सरकार /Government of India संचार मंत्रालय /Ministry of Communication डाक विभाग / Department of Posts (जीडीएस अनुभाग) / GDS Sectio
Subject:Payment of Composite Allowance to substitute GDS and other GDS (ABPM/Dak Sevak) performing duties of BPM in combination of duties during non availability of BPMs – regarding
The matter regarding grant of composite allowance to the substitute GDS and other GDS (ABPM/Dak Sevak) performing duties of BPM in combination of duties was under consideration for quite some time. Currently, the composite allowance is paid only to the BPMs, while their substitute or other GDSS performing duties of BPM in combination of duties during leave/non availability of regular BPMs (in situations like Put off duty/post being vacant due to any other reason) are not paid composite allowance. The issue has been examined in the Department and following arrangement has been approved by the competent authority in such situations:
i. If a regular BPM performs duty for any part of a month, the full Composite Allowance shall be paid to the said BPM for that month.
ii. If a BPM remains off duty for the entire month for any reason-such as availing leave (including paid leave or LWA), unauthorized absence, being put off duty, or if the post remains vacant-the substitute/ABPM/Dak Sevak performing BPM duties, including one working on combination of duties, shall be paid the Composite Allowance on pro-rata basis. The regular BPM, in such cases, shall not be entitled to the allowance.
2. This issues with the approval of the competent authority.
(गुरविंदर सिंह/ Gurvinder Singh) सहायक महानिदेशक / Assistant Director General (GDS) दूरभाष / Tel. No. 011-23096629 ईमेल/Email: [email protected]
To, All the Chief Postmasters General/Post Masters General.
Submission of Separate Life Certificates by Both Parents for Enhanced Family Pension: CPAO
Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure Central Pension Accounting Office Trikoot-II, Bhikaji Cama Place New Delhi- 110066.
No. CPAO/IT&Tech/NPS /22 Vol-IV/2025-26/6435/55
Dated: 18.11.2025
Office Memorandum
Sub: Submission of Life Certificates by both the parents for continuation of enhanced family pension under Category ‘D’ & ‘E’ of CCS (EOP) Rules, 1939 / Categories ‘C’ & ‘D’ of CCS (EOP) Rules, 2023 — regarding.
The undersigned is directed to invite a reference to OM No. 1/11/2025-P&PW(F)(11190) dated 28th October, 2025 issued by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoP&PW) on the subject cited above (copy enclosed).
2. The DoP&PW has clarified that for continuation of enhanced family pension at the rate of 75% of the pay last drawn by the deceased Government servant under Category ‘D’ & ‘E’ of the CCS (EOP) Rules, 1939/Categories ‘C’ & ‘D’ of the CCS (EOP) Rules, 2023, both parents, henceforth, will be required to submit their life certificates every year to avoid overpayment of family pension in case of demise of one of the parents.
3. In view of the above, all the Centralised Pension Processing Centres (CPPCs) of Authorised Banks are requested to strictly adhere to the guidelines issued by DoP&PW and ensure that life certificates are obtained from both the parents every year before continuation of the enhanced family pension in such cases.
This issues with the approval of the Chief Controller (Pensions)
Encl: As above.
(Ajay Chaudhary) Sr. Accounts Officer (IT & Tech)
To,
Heads of CPPCs of All Authorized Banks (as per list)
Heads of GBD of All Authorized Banks (as per list)
8th CPC TOR: Implementation of Phase-wise Agitational Programs & Charter of Demands: Confederation Announces Agitational Programme
CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS
New Delhi-110008
President: Rupak Sarkar
Secretary General: S.B. Yadav
Ref: Confd. -Circular /2025
Dated: 24.11.2025
CIRCULAR
TO All Office Bearers/National Executive Members, All General Secretaries of State COCs. All Chief Executive of affiliated Organizations
Dear Comrades,
The Confederation has been agitating since December 22 in pursuant of it’s seven points Demands that are affecting the Central Government Employees, that culminating into a one-day token strike on 9th July 2025. No tangible action has been initiated by the Government to redress /resolve our grievances till date baring Constitution of the 8th CPC Committee. On the contrary repressive measures are being adopted by the Government on Associations/ Federations in the form of De recognising the organisations or by denial of grant of recognition to Associations/Federations by many Departments inspite of the organisations fulfilling all the terms and conditions of CCS RSA Rules 1993. Vindicative Victimization of Union functionaries simply for union activities has become a common phenomena, recent suspension of GS of Kerala CoC and Dismissal from engagement of the GS of AIGDSU (DOP) are the classic examples of Vindicive Victimization. Government is reluctant to honour it’s own commitment of implementing the Awards given by Board of Arbitration under JCM, which were agreed upon with the staff side.
As anticipated, the ramifications of the Validation of Pension Act 25 a part of Finance Bill 25 are reflected in the GOI, Ministry of Finance Gazette Notification dated 03.11.2025 vide which 8th CPC has been constituted along with ToR, wherein the revision of Pension for Pensioners and Family Pensioners have been kept beyond its purview. Inclusion of the clause of new terminology, to examine ” UNFUNDED COST OF NON – CONTRIBUTORY PENSION SCHEMES “, will have a cascading effect on the existing OPS. Confederation in its National Executive Committee Meeting held on 25th October, discussed threadbare on all the issues and after deliberations unanimously decided to renew phase wise Agitational Program’s in support of its revised charter of Demands. The following phase wise Agitational Programs have been finalised:
The proposed phase wise Agitational Program’s to be conducted are as under ;
An intensive countrywide campaign to be carried out to popularize charter of Demands and strengthen the organisations, prepare the rank and file for struggles. National Secretariat members will tour the states as per the annexed program, campaigning is to be completed by 15th December 2025.
To hold Lunch Hours Demonstration at all work places /Offices on 16th December 25, sending of resolution to the Authorities.
Holding of State Conventions in support of our Demands by 31st December, National Secretariat members would be attending such Conventions. State CoCs where conferences are overdue shall conduct their conferences by 31st December 25.
Further course of Action programs will be decided after reviewing the above phases of Agitational Program’s.
The Charter of Demands in pursuant of which the above phase wise Agitational Programs are to be conducted are as under
CHARTER OF DEMANDS:
Modify Terms of Reference of 8th CPC by incorporating suggestions/views given by Confederation and staff side NC-JCM on Revision of emoluments of Employees and Pensioners and other issues.
Merge 50% DA/DR with Basic Pay/Pension, Grant 20% of Pay/Pension as an Interim Relief (IR) w.e.f. 1.1.2026.
Scrap NPS/UPS, Restore OPS for all Employees.
No Distinctions amongst Pensioners should be made, potentially on the basis of factors like Date of Retirement and Accepted recommendations of Central Pay Commission.
Release the three instalments (18 months) of DA/DAR frozen during Covid pandemic to Employees and Pensioners, Restoration of commuted part of pension after 11 years instead of 15 years.
Remove 5% Ceiling imposed on Compassionate Appointment, grant Compassionate Appointment in all cases to wards/Dependants of Deceased employee.
Fill up vacant posts of all cadre in all the Departments, stop outsourcing and corporatization in Government Departments.
Ensure Democratic functioning of Association/Federations as per JCM mechanism
A) Grant recognition to Association/Federations which are pending, Withdraw the de recognition orders of AIPEU Gr. -C UNION, NFPE and ISROSA. B) Stop imposition of Rule 15 1 (C) on service Associations/Federations. C) Stop Vindicive Victimization of Union functionaries.
9. Immediate implementation of the Awards given by Board of Arbitration under JCM on which consensus has reached, in case of CA Ref. No. 3/2001.
10. Regularise Casual Contingent, Contractual labours and GDS employees, grant equal status to Employees of Autonomous Bodies to that of CG Employees.
The Government has unilaterally notified the four labour codes, vide its Gazette Notification dated 21.11.25 paving way for implementation of the code bills, which would make the functioning of trade Unions very difficult. Ten CTUs have called for massive protest Demonstration on 26th November seeking repeal of the said Notification, Confederation stands in Solidarity with the CTUs Agitations.
The Confederation urges upon its National Secretariat member’s, the General Secretaries/Secretary Generals of all the affiliated Associations and Federations and the General Secretaries of the state CoCs to kindly co-ordinate with each other and finalise the campaign program, go for Joint vigorous Campaigning amongst the rank and file, educate them about the Demands and convince them to participate, to ensure that the above Program’s are made successful in true spirit.
STRUGGLE IS THE RIGHT PATH : WE ARE ON THE RIGHT PATH!
With Regards,
Comradely Yours
(S.B. Yadav) Secretary General
PROPOSE TOUR PROGRAM’S OF NATIONAL SECRETARIAT MEMBER’S FOR CAMPAIGNING TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY 15TH DECEMBER:
S.L. No.
Name of Circle
Visiting Leaders
1.
Maharashtra, Goa & Gujarat Com.
Rupak Sarkar, Com. Ravindran Nair, Com. B K Chalke, Com. Sreedharan
Com. Tapas Bose, Com. Janardan Majumdar, Com. D B Mohanti
11.
H P & Jammu & Kashmir
Com. Tapas Bose, Com. Anil Kumar Com. S B Yadav
12.
U P & Uttarakhand
Com S B Yadav, Com. R N Parashar, Com. Subhash Chandra Pandey
NOTE: 1. National Secretariat Member’s should fix the dates of their tour in consultation with the General Secretaries of respective state CoCs. 2. Office Bearers of women’s sub-committee are requested to extend support to the campaign programs/meeting in their respective states.
8th Central Pay Commission: NC (JCM) Staff Side Circular on decisions and call for Memorandum Submission
Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary
Ph.: 23382286 National Council (Staff Side) Saint Consultative Machinery for Central Government Employees 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001 E-Mail : [email protected]
No.NC-JCM-2025/8th CPC
November 17, 2025
To All Members of National Council – JCM & Constituent Organizations of National Council – JCM
Dear Comrades,
An extended meeting of the Staff Side Members of the Standing Committee of National Council- JCM was held at New Delhi on 15/11/2025 to discuss about the Gazette Notification dated 03/11/2025 issued by the Government of India on appointment of the 8th Central Pay Commission and its Terms of Reference and also to discuss and decide about the future course of action by the Staff Side of National council – JCM.
The following representatives of various constituent Organizations were present in the meeting.
S/Shri M. Raghaviah, Shiva Gopal Mishra, S.N. Pathak, J.R. Bhosle, Guman Singh, C. Srikumar, B.C. Sharma, Rupak Sarkar, Tapas Bose, Amal Kumar Das, Ashok Kumar Singh, Mukesh Kumar Singh, P.U. Khadse, Shivaji Vasareddy and L. N. Pathak.
Secretary Staff Side and Leader Staff Side welcomed the participants and explained in brief about the Terms of Reference given to the 8th CPC and also informed about the suggestions received from various organizations on the Terms of Reference. All the participants were requested to place their views on the Terms of Reference and proposals to be forwarded to the Government. All the representatives placed their views and proposals and after discussion the following decisions were taken unanimously: –
A letter from the Secretary Staff Side will be addressed to the Hon’ble Prime Minister with copy endorsed to the Hon’ble Finance Minister, Cabinet Secretary, Secretary Department of Expenditure and Secretary DOPT in corporating the amendments required to be made in the ToR and for incorporation of additional Terms of Reference especially with regard to the restoration of Old Pension Scheme and also to include in the Terms of Reference about the revision of Pensionary benefits to existing pensioners and family pensioners under the Central Government, Autonomous Bodies and other entities covered under the Commission also deletion of the ToR (f) (iii) the “unfunded cost of non contributory Pension Scheme”.Retirement Planning Services
2. All the constituent Organizations will be requested to forward their views and inputs with regard to the following topics for preparation of the memorandum to be submitted to the 8th CPC by the Staff Side of National Council (JCM).
i. Fixation of Minimum wage with full justification like calories required for a Adult, number of family units, additional food, non food and clothing items to be included, prices of the ingredients of all food items, by collecting the retail price from government grocery stores, State Government Cooperative Consumer Stores etc, additional percentage to be added for festivals, social obligations etc and to meet the expenditure on essential technological day to day requirements etc.
The fitment factor for the existing employees
Fixation of the highest salary
Proposed pay structure and annual increment
Fixation of pay on promotion and MACP
Date of effect of the recommendations of the pay commission
Revision of Special Pay granted to different categories
Issues pertaining to common categories in Central Government like Artisan, Clerical/ Ministerial Staff, Storekeeping staff, Accounts and Audit Staff, Drivers, Fire fighting Staff, MTS, Para Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, Teachers, Canteen Staff, Receptionist, Library Staff, Laboratory Staff, Veterinarians, Scientific Staff, Engineering Staff, Supervisory Staff, Drawing Office Staff, Photographers etc.
Classification of Posts
Gramin Dak Sevaks
Allowances and Advances
Transport Allowance
Deputation Duty Allowance
Travelling Allowance and TA on Transfer
Children Education Allowance
Daily Allowance
Overtime Allowance
Risk Allowance / Risk and Hardship Matrix
Night Duty Allowance
Patient Care Allowance / Nursing Allowance
Special Allowances in NE Region, High Altitude Allowance
All types of Advances and any other additional advance to be added
Housing facilities including HBA
House Rent Allowance
Promotion Policy and MACP Scheme
Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme
All Leave related issues
Leave Travel concession
Medical Facilities (CS MA Rules and CGHS)
Women Employees
Compassionate Ground Appointment
Regularization of Contract / Casual / Fixed Term employment employees
Bonus
Parity between Central Secretariate and Field offices
Transfer Policy
Litigation on Service Matter
Restoration of Old Pension Scheme
Revision of Pension for all pre 01/01/2026 pensioners and related matters including Death cum Retirement Gratuity, commutation of Pension, enhancement of Pension / Family Pension etc
Effective functioning of JCM Scheme at all levels and Grievance redressal Machinery etc
Miscellaneous items
All the constituent Organizations are requested to submit their views with supporting documents / judgments if any referred on or before 15/12/2025 to the Office of the Staff Side of NC JCM through email (email Id nc.jcm.np[at]gmail.com) and by speed post. No extension of date can be given since after receipt of the views from all Organizations the Drafting Committee has to study each report and then formulate its views for finalizing the Staff Side memorandum.
After the Staff Side of the National Council – JCM finalize its reports / memorandum on the above mentioned common service matters of Central Government Employees, the Constituent Organizations may submit their respective memorandums endorsing the same in their memorandum and also incorporating their cadre related issues and issues and problems specific to their Department / Organization separately. We have not yet received the nomination Constituent Organizations.
All of you are aware that this office vide letter dated 23/04/2025 have requested to nominate the representatives to be the members of the Drafting Committee as per the following quota distributed to each Organization
Organization
Representatives
1. AIRF
3 Representatives
1. NFIR
3 Representatives
2. AIDEF
2 Representatives
3. INDWF
1 Representative
4. BPMS
1 Representative
5. CDRA
1 Representative
6. ITEF
1 Representative
7. Audit & Accounts
1 Representative
8. NFPE
1 Representative
9. FNPO
1 Representative
10. NAAF
1 Representative
The respective Organizations may nominate their Staff Side Members on or before 25/11/2025
A copy of this office letter dated 17/11/2025 addressed to the Hon’ble Prime Minister on the subject of Request for Amendments in the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) and for Inclusion of Pension Revision for Existing Pensioners and Family Pensioners is enclosed for your information.
