Cabinet approves additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 01.01.2026
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Observance of Procedure under Rule-16 of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965 and priniples of Natural justice - Precautionary Instructions
Observance of Procedure under Rule-16 of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965 and priniples of Natural justice - Precautionary Instructions
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Income Tax Structure & Rebate Chart – FY 2025–26 (AY 2026–27)
Section 87A provides a tax rebate for resident individuals, making income entirely tax-free up to a certain limit. For FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27), the new tax regime offers a rebate up to ₹60,000 for taxable income up to ₹12 lakh. Under the old regime, the rebate is ₹12,500 for incomes up to ₹5 lakh.
Key Features of Section 87A (FY 2025-26)
Eligibility: Must be a resident individual.
- New Tax Regime (FY 25-26): Taxable income up to ₹12 lakh earns a rebate of ₹60,000. Technically, due to marginal relief, this can benefit incomes up to ₹12,70,500.
- Old Tax Regime: Taxable income up to ₹5 lakh qualifies for a rebate of ₹12,500.
- Tax Impact: If eligible, your net tax payable becomes zero.
- Special Income Exception: The rebate under the new regime is not applicable to income taxed at special rates (e.g., long-term capital gains, short-term capital gains from equity).
Key Differences in Rebate
| Feature | New Regime (FY 2025-26) | Old Regime |
|---|---|---|
| Max Income Limit | Up to ₹12 Lakh | Up to ₹5 Lakh |
| Max Rebate Amount | ₹60,000 | ₹12,500 |
| Applicability | Resident Individuals | Resident Individuals |
Important Notes
- Marginal Relief: If your income slightly exceeds ₹12 lakh, marginal relief is available to cap your tax liability.
- Deductions: Under the new regime, the ₹12 lakh limit is applied after standard deductions.
- How to Claim: You can claim this rebate while filing your Income Tax Return (ITR)
This rebate aims to provide relief to lower and middle-income groups.
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NC-JCM Memorandum Summary – 8th CPC NC-JCM Memorandum Summary – 8th CPC
NC-JCM Memorandum Summary – 8th CPC
Date: April 14, 2026
Submitted by: National Council (Staff Side), JCM
Secretary: Shiva Gopal MishraPay Matters
- Minimum Pay proposed: ₹69,000 for 5-unit family
- Fitment Factor: 3.833
- Annual Increment: 6% (instead of 3%)
- Merger of Pay Scales (Levels 2–3, 4–5, 7–8, 9–10)
- Ratio of Minimum to Maximum Pay not to exceed 1:12
- Revision effective from 1 Jan 2026, extended to pensioners & autonomous bodies
Allowances
- DA fully indexed to inflation; merge with basic pay when DA crosses 25%
- Qualification Allowance: 10% of basic pay
- Overtime compensation for extra hours
- HRA revised: 40% (X cities), 35% (Y), 30% (Z); extend to pensioners
- Risk & Hardship Allowance: ₹10,000/month, linked to DA
- Transport Allowance tripled; restore City Compensatory Allowance
- Daily Allowance tripled
- Education Allowance: ₹10,000/month per child; hostel subsidy ₹35,000/month
- Uniform & Sports Allowance tripled, linked to DA
- Night Duty Allowance based on actual basic pay + DA
- Special Child Care Allowance tripled for women with disabilities
Advances
- Interest-free advances for housing, computer, vehicle, festival, calamity
- House Building Advance: up to ₹2 crore, interest-free
- Four-Wheeler Advance: up to ₹10 lakh, interest-free
- Festival Advance: one month’s basic pay
Facilities
- Casual Leave: 12 days/year
- Earned Leave encashment up to 600 days
- Half Pay Leave encashable at retirement
- Strengthen CGHS medical facilities
- Enhance CGEGIS & GPF benefits
- Flexible Leave Travel Concession
- Improved ex-gratia/compensation for death or disability
Key Recommendations
- Periodic pay revision every 5 years
- Permanent pay review mechanism
- Exemption of Professional Tax for Central Government employees
- Extension of revised pay/pension benefits to GDS, BSNL, DoT, autonomous bodies
- Recognition of employees’ role in national development
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Transfers / Posting in PS Group "B" Cadre - Directorate memo dated 16.04.2026
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Memorandum to 8th Central Pay Commission by Staff Side of NC – JCM: Forwarding to All Members of the National Council JCM (Staff Side), Constituent Organization of NC JCM and Drafting Committee Members to
Memorandum to 8th Central Pay Commission by Staff Side of NC – JCM: Forwarding to All Members of the National Council JCM (Staff Side), Constituent Organization of NC JCM and Drafting Committee Members to
Shiva Gopal Mishra
Secretary
Ph.: 23382286
National Council (Staff Side)
Joint Consultative Machinery
for Central Government Employees
13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001
E-Mail: nc.jcm.np[at]gmail.com
No.NC-JCM-2026/8th CPC
April 14, 2026
To
All Member of the National Council JCM (Staff Side),
Constituent organizations of NC JCM
&
Drafting Committee Members
to prepare 8th CPC memorandum on behalf of Staff Side of NC JCM
Sub:- Forwarding of the memorandum on 8 Questions / Themes submitted by Staff Side of NC – JCM to the 8th CРС
Dear Comrades,
The final meeting of the Drafting Committee on 8th CPC was held on 13/04/2026 at J.P. Choubey Memorial Library (AIRF Office Premises), 4 Sate Entry Road, New Delhi the Drafting Committee finalize the memorandum to be submitted to the 8th CPC and accordingly the same has been uploaded in the portal of 8th CPC. We are forwarding a copy of the same along with word format for onward submission by the Constituent Organization and its affiliates.
As you are aware we have covered all the common service matters of Central Government employees and pension related matters of the pensioners. As regards Departmental issues, upgradation of Pay Scales of different categories, Department specific allowances / benefits / facilities etc have to be submitted by the respective Organizations in their memorandum.
We have requested 8th CPC the following for their favourable consideration:-
- In Q.7 and Q.8 the number of characters may be increase from 10000 to 20000.
- The constituent Organizations of the National Council – JCM will submit their memorandum on the basis of the memorandum formulated by the Staff Side of the National Council – JCM on common service matters. Apart from this they have to submit their departmental issues and also the cadre structure / Career Progression / Promotion of different categories and hence the time limit given for submission of the memorandum may be extended up to 31/05/2026 as already requested by us.
A copy of NC-JCM letter dated /04/2026 is enclosed herewith for your information.
With greetings,
Yours comradely,
(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
Secretary
Memorandum to 8th Central Pay Commission by Staff Side of NC – JCM: Forwarding to All Members of the National Council JCM (Staff Side), Constituent Organization of NC JCM and Drafting Committee Members to
Shiva Gopal Mishra
Secretary
Ph.: 23382286
National Council (Staff Side)
Joint Consultative Machinery
for Central Government Employees
13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001
E-Mail: nc.jcm.np[at]gmail.com
No.NC-JCM-2026/8th CPC
April 14, 2026
To
All Member of the National Council JCM (Staff Side),
Constituent organizations of NC JCM
&
Drafting Committee Members
to prepare 8th CPC memorandum on behalf of Staff Side of NC JCM
Sub:- Forwarding of the memorandum on 8 Questions / Themes submitted by Staff Side of NC – JCM to the 8th CРС
Dear Comrades,
The final meeting of the Drafting Committee on 8th CPC was held on 13/04/2026 at J.P. Choubey Memorial Library (AIRF Office Premises), 4 Sate Entry Road, New Delhi the Drafting Committee finalize the memorandum to be submitted to the 8th CPC and accordingly the same has been uploaded in the portal of 8th CPC. We are forwarding a copy of the same along with word format for onward submission by the Constituent Organization and its affiliates.
As you are aware we have covered all the common service matters of Central Government employees and pension related matters of the pensioners. As regards Departmental issues, upgradation of Pay Scales of different categories, Department specific allowances / benefits / facilities etc have to be submitted by the respective Organizations in their memorandum.
We have requested 8th CPC the following for their favourable consideration:-
- In Q.7 and Q.8 the number of characters may be increase from 10000 to 20000.
- The constituent Organizations of the National Council – JCM will submit their memorandum on the basis of the memorandum formulated by the Staff Side of the National Council – JCM on common service matters. Apart from this they have to submit their departmental issues and also the cadre structure / Career Progression / Promotion of different categories and hence the time limit given for submission of the memorandum may be extended up to 31/05/2026 as already requested by us.
A copy of NC-JCM letter dated /04/2026 is enclosed herewith for your information.
With greetings,
Yours comradely,
(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
Secretary
1. Pay Matters
2. Allowances
3. Advances
4. Facilities
5. Performance Incentive
9. Retirement Benefits .
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