Grant of Third Chance to Junior Accounts Assistants (JAA) for Appendix II (IREM) Examination – RBA No. 31/2025

RBA 312025

The Railway Board has issued an important clarification and relaxation for Junior Accounts Assistants (JAA) regarding the Appendix II (IREM) Examination. As per RBA No. 31/2025 dated 15 December 2025, eligible JAAs can now be allowed a third chance to appear in the examination even beyond the prescribed four-year service period, subject to specific conditions. … Read more

Small Savings Interest Rates Unchanged from 1 January 2026: SB Order No. 17/2025 Explained

Small Savings interest rates

The Government of India has issued SB Order No. 17/2025, bringing clarity for millions of small savings investors across the country. As per the latest communication from the Department of Posts, the interest rates on Small Savings Schemes will remain unchanged for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025–26. This order is effective from … Read more

📊 CPI IW November 2025: Latest Index, Inflation Rate and Key Highlights

CPI IW November 2025

The Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI IW) for November 2025 has been officially released by the Labour Bureau under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. This index plays a crucial role in determining Dearness Allowance (DA) and wage revisions for industrial workers and government employees. Let us understand the latest CPI IW data, … Read more

PFRDA NPS Exit and Withdrawal Amendment Regulations 2025: Complete Explained Guide

PFRDA NPS Exit and Withdrawal

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued a major notification on 12 December 2025, bringing comprehensive changes to the Exit and Withdrawal rules under the National Pension System (NPS). These amendments significantly impact government employees, private sector employees, corporate subscribers, All Citizen model subscribers, and NPS-Lite/Swavalamban subscribers. This article explains the PFRDA … Read more

Inspection of Training Institutes in Indian Railways: Latest Railway Board Guidelines Explained

Inspection of Training Institutes

Introduction The Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has issued fresh instructions regarding the inspection of Training Institutes, Training Centers, and Training Schools functioning under Zonal Railways. These inspections are aimed at ensuring proper infrastructure, teaching facilities, safety standards, and overall quality of training being imparted to railway staff. The latest communication reiterates … Read more

PFRDA Master Circular 2025 on Investment Guidelines for Government Sector UPS/NPS/APY Schemes

PFRDA Master Circular 2025

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued a new Master Circular on 10 December 2025 to consolidate and update the investment guidelines for Government Sector pension schemes, including UPS, NPS, Atal Pension Yojana (APY), NPS Lite, and Corporate CG schemes. This Master Circular replaces the earlier circular dated 28 March 2025 and … Read more

CGEWHO Demand Survey 2026 Extended: Apply for Government Housing in 5 Cities

CGEWHO Demand Survey 2026

The Central Government Employees Welfare Housing Organisation (CGEWHO) has officially extended the Demand Survey 2026 for its upcoming housing schemes. This is an important opportunity for eligible Central Government employees and other entitled categories to express their interest in CGEWHO dwelling units across select cities in India. The demand survey deadline has now been extended … Read more

Railway Board Allows Engagement of Ex-Servicemen as Pointsman on Contract Basis – RBE No. 123/2025

Engagement of Ex-Servicemen as Pointsman

The Ministry of Railways has issued RBE No. 123/2025, dated 10 December 2025, granting permission to engage Ex-Servicemen as Pointsman on a contract basis to meet urgent operational requirements in Indian Railways. This decision has been taken as a temporary and interim measure until regularly appointed candidates become available through Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs). This … Read more

Cervical Cancer Vaccination Under CGHS: Government’s Latest Stand Explained

Cervical cancer vaccination under CGHS

The Government of India has recently clarified its position on the implementation of cervical cancer vaccination under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). This clarification came in response to Unstarred Question No. 267 raised in the Rajya Sabha on 02 December 2025, regarding the rollout of the HPV vaccine for girls aged 9 to 14 … Read more

Revised SEDA for GDS 2025: Department of Posts Issues New Authority Structure

Revised SEDA for GDS 2025

The Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has issued a fresh Office Memorandum dated 26 November 2025 regarding the Revised Schedule of Engaging Authority, Disciplinary Authority, and Appellate Authority (SEDA) for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS). This revision has been made under Rule 31 of the GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, … Read more