Confederation Requests Amendment in 8th Pay Commission ToR: Key Demands Explained

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Confederation Requests Amendment in 8th Pay Commission ToR: Key Demands Explained The 8th Pay Commission has officially been constituted by the Government of India through the Gazette Notification dated 03 November 2025. While this announcement brought relief and hope to lakhs of Central Government employees, the Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers has expressed … Read more

Railway HVS Revised Rates 2025: Updated Honorarium for Honorary Visiting Specialists

Railway HVS Revised Rates 2025: Updated Honorarium for Honorary Visiting Specialists

Railway HVS Revised Rates 2025: Updated Honorarium for Honorary Visiting Specialists The Ministry of Railways has introduced updated honorarium rates for Honorary Visiting Specialists (HVS) working in Railway Hospitals across India. These revised rates aim to strengthen specialist availability in healthcare units and improve the quality of medical services offered to Railway employees and their … Read more

Addendum to ECHS Drug Policy: Key Updates on ECDL-2024 and NAC for Non-CDL Medicines

Addendum to ECHS Drug Policy: Key Updates on ECDL-2024 and NAC for Non-CDL Medicines

Addendum to ECHS Drug Policy: Key Updates on ECDL-2024 and NAC for Non-CDL Medicines The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has issued an important addendum dated 10 November 2025, providing further clarity on the implementation of the ECHS Common Drug List (ECDL-2024) and the Non-Availability Certificate (NAC) policy for medicines not included in the CDL. … Read more

Railway Board SOP Compliance: Key Highlights of the Latest 2025 Circular

Railway Board SOP Compliance: Key Highlights of the Latest 2025 Circular

Railway Board SOP Compliance: Key Highlights of the Latest 2025 Circular The Railway Board has issued an important reminder to all Railway Units regarding strict compliance with existing policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This directive, released on 12 November 2025, emphasizes that several audit observations have pointed out lapses in following prescribed procedures across … Read more

New PFMS Feature: Digital Signing of Multiple Documents in One Go

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New PFMS Feature: Digital Signing of Multiple Documents in One Go The Public Financial Management System (PFMS) has introduced a powerful new feature to make e-bill processing faster, simpler, and more efficient. As per the Office Memorandum dated 11 November 2025, users can now digitally sign multiple documents at once in the e-bill workflow. This … Read more

Government Guidelines on Assistive Devices for PwDs Govt Employees: Key Highlights from Latest OM (31 October 2025)

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Government Guidelines on Assistive Devices for PwDs Govt Employees: Key Highlights from Latest OM (31 October 2025) The Department of Posts has issued an important communication regarding the provision of assistive devices for government employees with disabilities. This directive, dated 31 October 2025, reinforces the government’s commitment to empowering Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) by ensuring … Read more

GIFMIS DSC Issue Guidelines: Step-by-Step Instructions for Users

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GIFMIS DSC Issue Guidelines: Step-by-Step Instructions for Users Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) play a crucial role in the Government of India’s payment processing system, especially on the PFMS–GIFMIS platform. Treasury users apply their DSC to approve, return, or pass bills and to authenticate final payment files routed through banks. However, many users have recently reported … Read more

CGEGIS Benefits 2025: Updated Savings Fund Tables for Oct–Dec 2025

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CGEGIS Benefits 2025: Updated Savings Fund Tables for Oct–Dec 2025 The Ministry of Finance has released the latest Office Memorandum detailing the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS) Benefits for 2025, specifically for the quarter from 01 October 2025 to 31 December 2025. These quarterly benefit tables help employees understand the updated value of … Read more

Non-Appearance of Panel Counsel in Court: Key Instructions Issued by Railway Board and Law Ministry

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Non-Appearance of Panel Counsel in Court: Key Instructions Issued by Railway Board and Law Ministry The Government of India has recently issued important directions to address a growing concern—non-appearance of panel counsel in court even after receiving official notices. This issue was highlighted by the Hon’ble Allahabad High Court, prompting both the Ministry of Law … Read more

Corporate NPS: New Rules on Pension Fund and Investment Choices (PFRDA Circular 2025)

Corporate NPS New Pension Fund & Investment Rules

Corporate NPS: New Rules on Pension Fund and Investment Choices (PFRDA Circular 2025) The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued a new circular on 7 November 2025 introducing important updates for employers and employees under the Corporate NPS model. This circular partially modifies the earlier circular dated 12 September 2025 and aims … Read more