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SBI hikes salary limit for auto loans

In an attempt to curtail exposure to automobile loans, State Bank of India, the country's largest public sector bank, today tightened the criteria for disbursal of such loans, according to market sources .... Read more...
Central Health Service (CHS) Officers in Central Government are governed by the Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) Scheme, which was implemented by Government of India based on the recommendations of Vth Central Pay Commission providing promotion to the CHS officers without linkage to vacancies upto ... Read more...
A copy of Ministry of Defence, Defence Ciyilians Medical Aid Fund Circular No. F-lQZ/Vol-V/DCIVIAF dated l7thjuly 2013 on the above subject is forwarded herewith for your information and necessary action .... Read the order...

Minutes : NFIR's meeting with Railway Board on 23.8.2013

In response to the NFIR’s letter No.IV/MR/CORRES/2013 dated 28th June, 2013 given to Hon’hle Minister of Railways, over non-settlement of demands of Railway Employees (in spite of discussions, meetings etc..) compelling NFIR to take strike ballot for deciding indefinite strike on Railways ,... Read more...

Seven ways how a falling rupee can change your life

The rupee is on a free fall and had hit 65 against the dollar. It has pulled back a little but the losing streak is likely to return any time in the near future. There are predictions that the rupee will hit 70 against dollar. If you think that only the government and business men, and companies need to worry, think again. This fall in rupee will affect you in more ways than you think. ... Read more...

PCDA : Eligibility for Grant of scooter / Motor cycle advances 2013-14

It is proposed to prepare a fresh panel of applicants for scooter / Motor cycle advance for the year 2013-14. All those Officers / Staff eligible as per conditions given below and are desirous of applying may be advised to submit their applications in the prescribed Proforma alongwith Invoice / Estimates from the authorised dealer. ... Read more...

Defence Civilians Medical Aid Fund (DCMAF): Additional Subscription, Nutrious Dietary Allowance, Lactating Mother Allowance & Accident Ex-gratia Grant

A copy of Ministry of Defence, Defence Ciyilians Medical Aid Fund Circular No. F-lQZ/Vol-V/DCIVIAF dated l7thjuly 2013 on the above subject is forwarded herewith for your information and necessary action. 2. It is requested that the contents of this letter may be widely disseminated for information of all members/employees under your ... Read more...

Minutes : NFIR's meeting with Railway Board on 23.8.2013

In response to the NFIR’s letter No.IV/MR/CORRES/2013 dated 28th June, 2013 given to Hon’hle Minister of Railways, over non-settlement of demands of Railway Employees (in spite of discussions, meetings etc..) compelling NFIR to take strike ballot for deciding indefinite strike on Railways ,.. Read more..

On disclosure of personal information under RTI

The Central Information Commission in one of its decisions (copy enclosed) has held that information about the complaints made against an officer of the Government and any possible action the authorities might have taken on those complaints, qualifies as personal information within the meaning of provision of .... Read more...

Railway refers the demands of staff federations including 7th Pay Commn. to finance ministry.

The railways have referred the demands concerning various service matters of railway employees like pay and allowances, promotion and pension including the setting up of 7th Central Pay Commission to the finance ministry. This comes in wake of the Strike Call by both recognized staff Federations on Railways. GOVERNMENT OF INDIAMINISTRY OF RAILWAYSRAJYA SABHAUNSTARRED QUESTION  .... read more...

Direct Tax Code (DTC) bill at Cabinet, Deferred

The Direct Taxes Code (DTC) Bill, which seeks to overhaul the over 50-year old income-tax law, with minor rejigs in the draft, including in the income-tax slabs was at the Cabinet yesterday but was deferred. The reason being the proposal to levy a super-rich tax on those earning above Rs 10 crore yearly did not find favour with some senior officials .... Read more...

Official info from Minister of State, V Narayanasamy : No proposal to raise retirement age of CGEs

Putting to rest any speculation that the Centre might raise the retirement age of its staff, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions V Narayanasamy said on Thursday that there was no such proposal on the anvil. Narayasansamy was quoted by reports as saying, “There is no proposal to raise retirement age of central govt employees to 62 years.” The news will be a gre .... read more...

Ministerial Staff Assn. Letter requesting Granting of Grade Pay hierarchy to UDC to the next promotional post of Assistants

That the Ministerial Staff of Survey of India are recruited to the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) in the then pay scale of Rs.950-1500. The said pay scale was revised to Rs.3050-4590 w.e.f. 1-1-1996 in terms of the Fifth CPC. The said pre-revised pay scale was revised to Pay Band-1(Rs.5200-20200)+Grade Pay Rs.1900  w.e.f. 1-1-2006 in terms of the Sixth CPC .... Read more...

Media Report : No plans to hike the retirement age

There is speculation that the Centre may raise the retirement age of the central government employees, but top sources say there is no such move. The media reports were suggesting that the PM may announce the retirement age hike during the independence day speech ... Read more...

Lok Sabha Q&A on AIFR and NFIR indefinite strike

All India Railwaymen’s Federation (A.I.R.F.) and National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (N.F.I.R.) have made numerous demands. Some of the demands are setting up of VIIth Central Pay Commission, abolition of New Pension Scheme, merger of Dearness Allowance with Pay, filling up of all vacant posts, implementation of the report of Joint Committee for career growth of Track Maintainer, reduction in duty hours of staff .... Read more...

50% D.R. Merger / IR : Bharat Pensioners Samaj writes letter to FM

The Bharat Pensioners Samaj has written a letter to the finance minister requesting to consider granting 50% DR Merger or some other equivalent benefit/interim relief pending setting up of VII Central Pay Commission to provide the much needed immediate relief to central government pensioners in the country .... Read more...

Buying a house? Here's a financial checklist

Buying a home is a sentimental objective of every individual who has started his career in the recent past. It gives them the immense pleasure of significant achievement in their lifetime. Hence, most people are diverting their sizeable savings towards buying a dream home ... Read more...

PM's Independence Day speech highlights

In 1947, we achieved our independence under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. After that we have had major changes in our country in each decade I believe that the last decade has been very good for India. Democratic forces have been strengthened and the common man has been empowered. The UPA has worked towards building a progr ... Read full...

AIRF asks members to lodge their protest against NPS at PMO website

The All India Railwaymen Federation, Indian Railways’ largest employee union, has called for a protest rally across the country, on the day after Government introduces the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill. It has urged its over 10 lakh members to go to the Prime Minister's Office website and lodge their protest .... Read more...

Seniority for promotion from UDCs of CSCS to Assistant Grade of CSS-2009

Fixation of range of seniority for promotion from UDCs of CSCS to Assistant The undersigned is directed to say that on the basis of the vacancy position intimated by CSI Division, it has been decided by the competent authority to prescribe the range of seniority for the Select List of Assistant of CSS for the Years 2009 (Seniority Quota). Grade of CSS~ Select List for the years 2009 »regarding Read the order

NPS instead of EPS : Disadvantages

The finance ministry is working towards shutting down the EPS as it feels the guaranteed benefits of the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) are untenable. It wants to a shift the EPS to the new National Pension System (NPS). It has asked the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to shut EPS   ... Read more...

EPS - NPS merger would need amendment of law

Any move to merge the Employees Pension Scheme with the New Pension Scheme would require amendment of the Employees Provident Fund Act, which may not happen at least before the elections, according to trade unions and employers organisation .... Read more...

Confederations calls for protest against PFRDA bill when taken up in parliament

As you are aware, Central Government is going ahead with their agenda on pension privatization. The controversial PFRDA Bill (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill) is listed as an agenda item for the current Parliament session. The bill may be taken up for discussion in Parliament on any day. Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers has opposed ... Read more...

Deadline over, what if, if you have not filed your IT return?

The due date for filing income tax returns for financial year 2012-13 (FY13) was August 5. ( IT filing returns deadline extended by 5 days to August 5 )  It was extended by five days because of the increase in the number of e-filing returns that caused a sudden increase in the load of the income-tax portal.  What happens if you have not filed your tax return even by the extended date? ... Find out here...

Now (during election season) BJP supports demand for 7th Pay Commission and DA merger

The election season is one where any group can expect benefits of one or other sorts from the government. The ruling party will be rolling out sops while the opposition make their voice heard via their demands. It is no exception for the community of nearly 50 lakh Central government employees and pensioners .... Read more....

Proposal to hike retirement age to 62 at Cabinet. Announcement expected at PM's August 15 address

It is to be be noted that there were lot of reports and denials regarding the topic being reported. StaffCorner.com is not responsible for the authenticity of the article. Its based on the media reports.A proposal to increase the retirement age of government employees from 60 to 62 years came to the Cabinet on Thursday but a decision was deferred. The government might make the announcement in the  .... read more...

Seventh Pay Commission & Pending promotions of over 3 lakh employees : NIFR in run-up to meeting on strike

A two-day meeting of the All India Working Committee of the National Federation of Indian Railwaymen will be held from August 7. The working committee will decide on the date for taking a secret ballot vote to go on strike. The employees are protesting against delays in appointing the Seventh Pay Commission and promotions of over 3 lakh employees, among other issues.A large number of railway emplo .... read more...