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October 25, 2026

8th Pay Commission and the DA Merger Demand: What the Government Has Actually Said

Employee unions want Dearness Allowance merged with basic pay ahead of the 8th Pay Commission’s final recommendations. The government’s stated position is on record in Parliament. Here is what is confirmed, what

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Business·India·Policy

July 2026 DA Hike Is Still Pending in October—What the Expected 3% Rise to 63% Means

Central government employees and pensioners are waiting for a Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief revision that should have been announced months ago. As of October 24, 2026, the July 2026 hike has not been cleared by the Cabinet. Here is

October 24, 2026

IBPS Clerk Prelims Are October 10–11: Your CRP-CSA-XVI Admit Card Is Out — Download Steps and What to Carry

Guides·India

The IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination admit card for 2026 is now live on the official IBPS portal. If you have registered for the clerk

AICPI-IW Hit 154.4 in August — But That’s Not the DA Central Employees Are Waiting For. Here’s Which Number Actually Matters

Business·India·Policy

The Labour Bureau has released the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers figure for August 2026. The index stood at 154.4, up 1.2 points

Chandralok Building in New Delhi, headquarters of the 8th Central Pay Commission.

Business·India·Policy

NC-JCM Put a 3.83 Fitment Factor on the Table for the 8th Pay Commission — No Salary Confirmed Yet

India's 8th Central Pay Commission is continuing its stakeholder consultation rounds, with Bengaluru visits confirmed for October 7–8 and Mumbai for October 22–23. Staff unions have submitted fitment factor proposals, with the

Sunita Somvanshi

September 28, 2026

Chandralok Building in New Delhi, headquarters of the 8th Central Pay Commission consultations, representing government salary reform and administrative offices.

India·Policy

8th Pay Commission Is Still Consulting — No Salary Figures Are Official Yet: What’s Confirmed Vs What’s Circulating

India's 8th Central Pay Commission is active and consulting, but no final salary recommendation has been announced. Before reading anything claiming a specific increment percentage or DA merger decision, it's worth understanding

Sunita Somvanshi

September 25, 2026

Students taking an examination in a hall, representing the APPSC Group 1 notification for 163 posts with age limit relief.

India·News·Policy

APPSC Group 1 notification 2026: 163 posts and age limit relief explained

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has issued a brief notification for APPSC Group-I Services 2026, announcing 163 provisional vacancies across several senior government positions. Applications open on October 6, 2026 and

Govind Tekale

September 15, 2026

Exterior view of the multi-story Rajkumari Amrit Kaur OPD facility at the AIIMS medical complex in New Delhi.

India·News

AIIMS NORCET 11 Admit Card 2026: September 12 Exam Leaves Candidates One Gatekeeping Checklist

AIIMS has listed NORCET-11 under its live Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test advertisements, and candidates now have a narrow window to check the document that decides whether they enter the exam

Govind Tekale

September 9, 2026

Front facade of a modernist civil secretariat administrative complex in Chandigarh India.

India·News·Policy

Punjab Proposes DA Hike From 42% to 60% for 85,000 Post-2020 Recruits — Others Not Covered

The Punjab government has announced a proposal to raise Dearness Allowance for a specific group of around 85,000 state employees from 42% to 60% — an increase of 18 percentage points. Industries

Govind Tekale

September 6, 2026

Students taking examinations in India used for APPSC Group 1 recruitment coverage.

Business·Health

SSC Recruitment Reforms 2026—Enhanced Negative Marking Changes Merit Selection Standards

Staff Selection Commission implements recruitment procedure updates including enhanced negative marking (0.5 marks), expanded testing centers, and behavioral assessment for 600,000+ annual candidates competing for government positions.

Govind Tekale

August 5, 2026