COM. S. K. VYAS JI REMEMBRANCE DAY

ON 13th FEBRUARY 2026

COM. S.K. VYAS, THE LEGENDARY LEADER OF THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS AND LONG TIME SECRETARY GENERAL OF CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES AND WORKERS AS ALSO THAT OF NATIONAL CO-ORDINATION COMMITTEE OF PENSIONERS’ ASSOCIATION (NCCPA) LEFT US ON 13TH FEBRUARY 2015. IN UNITING THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, BARGAINING WITH THE GOVERNMENT ON THE ISSUES OF CG EMPLOYEES AND LEADING THE STRUGGLES – THERE IS NO PARALLEL FOR HIM.

ALL ARE REQUESTED TO OBSERVE THE REMEMBRANCE DAY OF COMRADE S.K. VYAS’ ON HIS DEATH ANNIVERSARY

COMRADE S.K. VYAS AMAR RAHE

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REMEMBRANCE DAY OF COM. N. J. IYER

ON 13th FEBRUARY 2026

 

Com. Iyer was elected as GS AIRMS & MMS Employees Union Group -C at Amritsar in 1963 and continued upto 1985. Co. Iyer was elected as President of NFPE in its very first conference in 1986 at Calcutta and continued the same post till he breathed his last. He was the leader of A symbol of Sacrifice and Dedication. He was a leader of rare and exemplary character who identified with the Left and Democratic forces. He was very strict in money matters and clean in both public and private life. Com. Iyer attracted large number of workers to the left ideology by his simplicity and incessant struggles, taking workers of all shades and opinions with him without compromising the basic principles. Com. Iyer expired on 13.02.2000 at Nagpur at the age of 74.

ALL ARE REQUESTED TO OBSERVE THE REMEMBRANCE DAY OF COMRADE N. J. IYER ON HIS DEATH ANNIVERSARY

COM. N. J. IYER AMAR RAHE

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 LOK SABHAUNSTARRED QUESTION /ANSWER

MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1605

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026/MAGHA 20, 1947 (SAKA)

REVISION OF PENSION UNDER 8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION 

QUESTION

1605. Shri Anand Bhadauria:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: 

(a) whether the Finance Bill, 2025 authorised the Central Government to establish distinction among pensioners on the basis of their date of retirement and a distinction may also be made among pensioners which may emanate from accepted recommendations of the Central Pay Commission;

(b) if so, whether such differentiation can also be made among pensioners on the basis of the recommendations accepted from the Central Pay Commission;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Central Government pensioners who have retired on or before 31st December, 2025 are likely to be covered for revision of their pension under the 8th Central Pay Commission;

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(f) whether the 8th CPC has started functioning on regular basis; and

(g) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons for the delay?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE
            (SHRI PANKAJ CHOUDHARY)

(a), (b) and (c): -

The Pension of the Central Government employees is governed by the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 (erstwhile CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972) and the Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 2023 and instructions issued from time to time for matters connected therewith. Revision of pension is carried out through general orders issued by the Central Government, inter alia, for implementation of the accepted recommendations of the Central Pay Commission.

The Central Pay Commissions being expert bodies, recommend different pay scales, allowances and pension for different categories of the Government employees. The Part-IV of Finance Act, 2025 has validated the existing Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules and principles governing pension liabilities met from the Consolidated Fund of India and does not alter or change existing Civil or Defence pensions.

(d), (e), (f) and (g):-

Government has already notified the constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) along-with its Terms of Reference (ToR) vide Resolution dated 03.11.2025. As per Resolution dated 03.11.2025, Commission will make its recommendations within 18 months of its constitution.

The 8th CPC has been mandated to make its recommendations on Pay, Allowances, Pension, etc. of the Central Government employees.

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 PRESS NEWS (PIB)

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS

DIGITISATION OF POST OFFICE SAVINGS SCHEMES

Posted On: 11 FEB 2026 6:27PM by PIB Delhi

Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today, said that the Department of Posts, through a network of over 1.64 lakh post offices, serves more than 45 crore Post Office Savings Bank (POSB) account holders. To modernize and digitize Post Office Savings Schemes, Core Banking Solution (CBS) along with digital services such as ATMs, internet and mobile banking, online account opening/closure, deposits, real-time balance inquiry through online banking, fund transfers through NEFT/RTGS, IPPB–POSA linkage, etc., have been enabled in POSB through its CBS platform. In addition to facilities given to POSB customers, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) is offering its customers a range of services such as savings and current accounts, virtual debit cards, domestic money transfer services, bill and utility payments, insurance services for IPPB customers, online payment for post office savings schemes, digital life certificates (DLC), Aadhaar enabled Payment System (AePS), mobile number updates in Aadhaar for any citizen, and child enrolment services for any child of 0-5 years old. All these services are contributing towards enhancing ease of access, transparency, and financial inclusion. All post offices are working on a digital platform.

The Department of Posts, through internet banking, enables transactions under the scheme such as National Savings Certificate (NSC), Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP), and Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS). These initiatives have improved customer convenience and enhanced ease of operations. MI/ARJ  (Release ID: 2226580) 

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संचार मंत्रालय 

डाकघर बचत योजनाओं का डिजिटलीकरण

प्रविष्टि तिथि: 11 FEB 2026 6:27PM by PIB Delhi 

संचार एवं ग्रामीण विकास राज्य मंत्री डॉ. पेम्मासानी चंद्र शेखर ने आज लोकसभा में एक प्रश्न के लिखित उत्तर में कहा कि डाक विभाग 164 लाख से अधिक डाकघरों के नेटवर्क के माध्यम से 45 करोड़ से अधिक डाकघर बचत बैंक (पीओएसबी) खाताधारकों को सेवाएं प्रदान करता है। डाकघर बचत योजनाओं के आधुनिकीकरण और डिजिटलीकरण के लिए, कोर बैंकिंग सॉल्यूशन (सीबीएस) के साथ-साथ एटीएम, इंटरनेट और मोबाइल बैंकिंग, ऑनलाइन खाता खोलना/बंद करना, जमा, ऑनलाइन बैंकिंग के माध्यम से वास्तविक समय में शेष राशि की जानकारी, एनईएफटी/आरटीजीएस के माध्यम से निधि हस्तांतरण, आईपीपीबी-पीओएसए लिंकेज आदि जैसी डिजिटल सेवाएं पीओएसबी के सीबीएस प्लेटफॉर्म के माध्यम से सक्षम की गई हैं डाकघर सेवा प्रदाता (पी ओ एस बी) के ग्राहकों को दी जाने वाली सुविधाओं के अतिरिक्त, इंडिया पोस्ट पेमेंट्स बैंक (आई पी पी बी ) अपने ग्राहकों को बचत और चालू खाते, वर्चुअल डेबिट कार्ड, घरेलू धन हस्तांतरण सेवाएं, बिल और उपयोगिता भुगतान, आई पी पी बी ग्राहकों के लिए बीमा सेवाएं, डाकघर बचत योजनाओं के लिए ऑनलाइन भुगतान, डिजिटल जीवन प्रमाण पत्र (डीएलसी), आधार-सक्षम भुगतान प्रणाली (ए ई पी एस ), किसी भी नागरिक के आधार में मोबाइल नंबर अपडेट करने की सुविधा और  05 वर्ष की आयु के किसी भी बच्चे के लिए  नामांकन सेवाएं जैसी कई सेवाएं प्रदान कर रहा है ये सभी सेवाएं सुगम पहुंच, पारदर्शिता और वित्तीय समावेशन को बढ़ावा देने में योगदान दे रही हैं। सभी डाकघर डिजिटल प्लेटफॉर्म पर काम कर रहे हैं।

डाक विभाग इंटरनेट बैंकिंग के माध्यम से राष्ट्रीय बचत प्रमाणपत्र (एनएससी), किसान विकास पत्र (केवीपी) और वरिष्ठ नागरिक बचत योजना (एससीएसएस) जैसी योजनाओं के तहत लेनदेन को सक्षम बनाता है। इन पहलों से ग्राहकों की सुविधा में सुधार हुआ है और लेनदेन में आसानी बढ़ी है।  (रिलीज़ आईडी: 2226657) 

 

REIMBURSEMENT OF AMBULANCE CHARGES TO CGHS BENEFICIRES

EX-SERVICEMEN (RE-EMPLOYMENT IN CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES AND POSTS) AMENDMENT RULES, 2026. (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)

https://documents.doptcirculars.nic.in/D2/D02adm/NotificationeyxZO.pdf

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REVISION OF PENSION UNDER 8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION आठवें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग के तहत पेंशन का संशोधन: STATEMENT SUBMITTED BY SHRI PANKAJ CHOUDHARY, MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE IN LOK SABHA IN REPLY OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1605 ASKED BY SHRI ANAND BHADAURIA ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 9, 2026.

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COMPENDIUM OF GUIDELINES ON RESERVATION FOR EX-SERVICEMEN: DOP&T O.M. DATED 25.12.2025

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