NEXT INCREMENT AFTER STEPPING UP OF PAY ON PROMOTION/MACP पदोन्नति/एमएसीपीएस पर वेतन बढ़ने के पश्चात अगली वेतन वृद्धि: LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3210 ANSWERED ON 11.03.2026 ANSWERED BY MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSION.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3210
(ANSWERED ON 11.03.2026)
NEXT INCREMENT AFTER STEPPING UP OF PAY
3210. SHRI ANAND BHADAURIA:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) whether as per the OM of Department of Personnel and Training dated 13.09.2022 regarding next increment after stepping up of pay, the senior officer shall be entitled to the next increment on completion of the required qualifying service w.e.f. the date of re-fixation of the pay;
(b) if so, the details of required qualifying period for next increment from the date of stepping up under 7th Central Pay Commission in cases where stepping up has been allowed under Rule 7, Note 10 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016;
(c) whether Hon’ble Delhi High Court in W.P(C) 12452/2023 has ruled that stepping of pay is personal to senior employee only to remove the anomaly due to junior drawing higher pay than the senior and stepping up of pay does not affect the date of next increment of senior employee; and
(d) if so, the details of orders issued in response to said order?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN CENTRAL GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES/DEPARTMENTS केंद्र सरकार के मंत्रालयों/विभागों में आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस का उपयोग: LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2992 ANSWERED ON 11.03.2026 BY MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN PRIME MINISTER OFFICE.
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2992
(ANSWERED ON 11.03.2026)
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN CENTRAL GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES/DEPARTMENTS
2992. DR. M P ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has formulated any comprehensive policy or programme for upskilling and reskilling Central Government employees in the use of artificial intelligence and digital tools for public administration and governance;
(b) if so, the details of such initiatives including the Ministries/Departments covered and the nature of training imparted;
(c) whether any timelines and measurable outcomes have been fixed to integrate AI tools in decision-making, service delivery and grievance redressal; and
(d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure ethical use, data protection, transparency and accountability in the deployment of AI by Government officials?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (d): Recognizing the need to upskill government employees in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies, high priority has been accorded to building civil services’ capacity in AI and to empower public workforce with skills and knowledge in this field.
At present, the iGOT Karmayogi platform – which has over 1.5 crore government employees onboarded from across all Ministries, Departments and Organizations of the Government of India and from 30 State and UT governments – has 105 courses on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies designed to equip government officials with essential digital knowledge and skills. These courses focus on use of AI in different domains like education and skilling, office productivity, agriculture, public health, AI security and cybersecurity.
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“Act”), and the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (“Rules”), were notified on 13 November 2025. These ensure that personal data is processed for a lawful purpose with a free, specific, informed, unconditional and unambiguous consent from the individual. The Rules require Data Fiduciaries to implement appropriate security safeguards, such as encryption or masking, to protect data and prevent breaches. The Act requires every Significant Data Fiduciary to appoint an independent data auditor to assess compliance with its provisions.
REGULATION OF INCREMENT IN CASES OF STEPPING UP OF PAY UNDER CCS (RP) RULES, 2016 सीसीएस (संशोधित वेतन) नियम 2016 के तहत वेतन उन्नयन के मामलों में वेतन वृद्धि का विनियमन
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2611
TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026/PHALGUNA 18, 1947 (SAKA)
REGULATION OF INCREMENT IN CASES OF STEPPING UP OF PAY UNDER CCS (RP) RULES, 2016
2611. SHRI ANAND BHADAURIA:
Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:
(a) whether the next annual increment in cases of stepping up of pay of senior employees at par with that of their junior employees under Rule 7(10) of the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 is governed by Rule 10 of the said Rules;
(b) if so, whether the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in W.P. (C) No. 12452/2023 has ruled that stepping up of pay is personal to the senior employee and only to remove the anomaly arising from a junior drawing higher pay than the senior, and that such stepping up of pay does not affect the date of next increment of the senior employee;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether, in terms of Rule 15 of the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016, Rule 10 has an overriding effect over any other Rules and provisions, including the Fundamental Rules; and
(e) if so, whether the Government proposes to issue general instructions/orders in compliance with the aforesaid judgment of the Hon’ble Delhi High Court, if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)
(a): The date of next increment in 7th Central Pay Commission pay structure is governed under Rule 10 of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016.
(b) & (c): The Judgement of the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi dated 05.10.2023 in W.P. (C) No. 12452/2023 is a matter of public record and is available on the official website of Hon’ble Delhi High Court (https://www.delhihighcourt.nic.in/web/ > Case Status)
(d): The Rule 15 of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 provides that “Overriding effect of rules – The provisions of the Fundamental Rules, the Central Civil Services (Revision of Pay) Rules, 1947, the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1960, the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1973, the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1986, the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1997 and the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 shall not save as otherwise provided in these rules, apply to cases where pay is regulated under these rules, to the extent they are inconsistent with these rules”.
(e): The Judgement of the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi dated 05.10.2023 in W.P. (C) No. 12452/2023 has been implemented in respect of applicant of the case.
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OPTION FOR PAY FIXATION UNDER STATUTORY RULES NAMELY CCS (RP) RULES, 2016 AND FR 22(I)(A)(1) – सांविधिक नियमों के तहत वेतन नियतन. THIS LOK SABHA RESPONSE CLARIFIES THAT PAY FIXATION FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES PROMOTED BETWEEN JANUARY AND JULY 2016 IS GOVERNED BY CCS (REVISED PAY) RULES, 2016 AND FUNDAMENTAL RULES. ELIGIBILITY FOR PAY REGULATION OPTIONS IS SPECIFICALLY EVALUATED BASED ON RULE 5 AND A 2017 DOPT MEMORANDUM.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2590
TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026/PHALGUNA 18, 1947 (SAKA)
OPTION FOR PAY FIXATION UNDER STATUTORY RULES
2590. SHRI SRIBHARAT MATHUKUMILLI:
Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:
a) whether pay fixation on promotion/financial upgradation of Central Government employees is governed by Statutory Rules namely the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 and Fundamental Rule FR 22(i)(a)(1);
b) if so, whether employees who were promoted or granted financial upgradation under the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme between 01.01.2016 and 01.07.2016, who opted under Rule 5 of the CCS (RP) Rules, 2016, are eligible to exercise the option under the statutory proviso to FR 22(i)(a)(1) for regulation of their pay and to switch over to the $7^{th}$ CPC Pay Matrix from the date of their next increment, i.e., 01.07.2016;
c) and; if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)
(a): Pay fixation on promotion/financial upgradation of Central Government employees on or after 1st day of January, 2016 is governed by Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 and Fundamental Rules (FRs).
(b) & (c): Such cases are examined under the provisions of Rule 5 of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 and Department of Personnel & Training’s O.M. dated 27.07.2017. View/Download the PDF
DISPARITY IN REMUNERATION OF REGULAR AND CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES नियमित और संविदा कर्मचारियों के पारिश्रमिक में असमानता: LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2603 ANSWERED ON 09.03.2026
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2603
TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.03.2026
DISPARITY IN REMUNERATION OF REGULAR AND CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES
- SHRI RAJEEV RAI:
Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:
(a) the manner of determining the salary and other allowances for regular employees, class and post-wise and the way to determine the pay and allowances for employees engaged on contract basis performing same work and duties;
(b) the details of the grade-wise number of regular employees and employees engaged on contract basis in each Nav Ratna Company; and
(c) the reasons for discrepancy in the pay and perks of regular employees and contractual employees?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)
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Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts to Launch ‘24 Speed Post’ for Next-Day Guaranteed Delivery in Six Major Cities
Posted On: 16 MAR 2026 11:51AM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Posts is launching 24 Speed Post on 17th March 2026. The service will be launched by Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Communications, and Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications, in the presence of senior officers of the Department at Rangbhawan Auditorium, Akashwani Bhawan, New Delhi at 12:30 PM.
The 24 Speed Post introduces next day guaranteed delivery for urgent and time-sensitive consignments. In the first phase, the service will be available across Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Alongside this, 24 and 48 Speed Post services will provide assured D+1 and D+2 delivery timelines, enabled through dedicated processing windows and priority air transmission. The services will also feature OTP-based secure delivery, end-to-end tracking with SMS alerts, BNPL facility for business customers, free pickup for bulk bookings, API integration and centralized billing, along with a money-back guarantee in case of delay, further strengthening India Post’s premium express delivery capabilities.ARJ (Release ID: 2240509)
