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Central Govt Pensioners Seek Assurance on 8th Pay Commission Inclusion

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Central Govt Pensioners Seek Assurance on 8th Pay Commission Inclusion

Pensioners of the Central Government are worried they might be left out of the benefits from the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). This concern stems from a provision in the Finance Bill 2025, passed in March 2025, which seems to give the government the power to decide whether or not to extend pay fixation and … Read more

Gratuity Secured: Central Govt. Employees Switching to UPS Retain Benefits

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Gratuity Secured: Central Govt. Employees Switching to UPS Retain Benefits

Gratuity Confirmed for Employees Switching from NPS to UPS Great news for Central Government employees! The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has officially clarified that retirement gratuity and death gratuity benefits will continue for those who switch from the National Pension System (NPS) to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This clarification, issued in … Read more