IMPLEMENTATION OF INCOME - TAX RULES,
2026 - REVISED REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK FOR POST OFFICE TRANSACTION
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ALL INDIA SERVICES (IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL
PENSION SYSTEM) RULES, 2026 – NOTIFICATION NO. G.S.R. 307(E) DATED 22.04.2026
MINISTRY
OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(Department of Personnel and Training)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 22nd April, 2026
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G.S.R. 307(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the All India Services Act, 1951 (61 of 1951), the Central Government, after consultation with the Government of the States concerned, hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of implementation of the National Pension System, namely:-
1.
Short title and commencement. – (1) These rules may be called the All
India Services (Implementation of National Pension System) Rules, 2026.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2.
Application. – These rules shall apply to the members of All India
Services appointed to the service on or after the 1st day of January, 2004:
Provided that these rules shall not apply to the members of service to whom All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958 apply in accordance with any special or general order passed by the Central Government.
3.
Definitions. – (1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,
–
(a)
“Accounts Officer” means an officer or any other designated authority who is
entrusted with the responsibility of registration and generation of Permanent
Retirement Account Number (PRAN) to the new subscriber under National Pension
System, or an officer who maintains the accounts of a Ministry, Department or
office of the Central Government or State Government or Union territory and
includes an Accountant General, who is entrusted with the functions of
maintaining the accounts or part of accounts of the Central Government or State
Government or Union territory;
(b)
“Accredited Bank” in relation to a Ministry or Department or Union territory or
State Government means the Reserve Bank of India constituted under the Reserve
Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934) or any bank which is appointed to transact
business of the Government pertaining to that Ministry or Department or Union
territory or State Government and is officially recognised for transfer of
funds to the Trustee Bank;
(c)
“Accumulated Pension Corpus” means the monetary value of the pension
investments accumulated in the Individual Pension Account of a subscriber under
the National Pension System;
(d)
“Annuity” means periodic payment by the Annuity Service Provider to the
subscriber on purchase of annuity plan out of the Accumulated Pension Corpus;
(e)
“Annuity Service Provider” means a life insurance company registered and
regulated by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority and empanelled
by the Authority for providing Annuity services to the subscribers of the
National Pension System;
(f)
“Authority” means the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
established under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Pension Fund Regulatory
and Development Authority Act, 2013 (23 of 2013) and includes interim Pension
Fund Regulatory and Development Authority set up by the Central Government
through Resolutions;
(g)
“Central Recordkeeping Agency” means an agency registered under section 27 of
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2013 to perform the
functions of recordkeeping, accounting, administration and customer service for
subscribers to schemes;
(h)
“Emoluments” means emoluments as specified in rule 5;
(i)
“Foreign Service” means service in which a member of service receives his pay
with the sanction of the Government from any source other than the Consolidated
Fund of India or the Consolidated Fund of a State or the Consolidated Fund of a
Union territory;
(j)
“Government” means
(i) in the case of a member of service serving in connection with the affairs of a State, or who is deputed for service in any company, association or body of individuals whether incorporated or not, which is wholly or substantially owned or controlled by the Government of a State, or in a local authority set up by an Act of the State, the Government of that State;
(ii) in any other case, the Central Government;
(k)
“Individual Pension Account” means an account of a subscriber, executed by a
contract setting out the terms and conditions under the National Pension
System;
(l)
“Local Fund administered by Government” means the fund administered by a body
which, by law or rule having the force of law, comes under the control of the
Government and over whose expenditure the Government retains complete and
direct control;
(m)
“National Pension System” means the contributory pension system referred to in
section 20 of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2013
whereby contributions from a subscriber are collected and accumulated in an
Individual Pension Account using a system of points of presence, a Central
Recordkeeping Agency and pension funds as may be specified by regulations by
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority;
(n)
“Pension fund” means an intermediary which has been granted a certificate of
registration under sub-section (3) of section 27 of the Pension Fund Regulatory
and Development Authority Act, 2013 by the Authority as a pension fund for
receiving contributions, accumulating them and making payments to the
subscriber in the manner as may be specified by regulations;
(o)
“Permanent Retirement Account Number” means a unique identification number
allotted to each subscriber by the Central Recordkeeping Agency;
(p)
“Subscriber” means a member of service who subscribes to a scheme of a Pension
fund;
(q)
“Trustee Bank” means a banking company as defined in the Banking Regulation
Act, 1949 (10 of 1949). (2) Words and expressions used herein and not defined
but defined in the All India Services Act, 1951, Fundamental Rules, 1922, the
All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958, the Central
Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, the Pension Fund Regulatory and
Development Authority Act, 2013 or the regulations made under the Pension Fund
Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2013 have the same meanings
respectively assigned to them in those Acts or rules or regulations.
8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION – LAST
DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDUM EXTENDED UPTO 31.05.2026
8th Central Pay Commission – Last date for submission of memorandum extended upto 31.05.2026. The 8th Central Pay Commission has extended the deadline for submitting memoranda to May 31 2026. This is a deal for Central Government employees and pensioners. They now have time to give their suggestions and ideas about pay scales, allowances and benefits.
The 8th Central Pay Commission made this decision because the Staff Side of the National Council asked them to. Some organizations and unions were having trouble with the website. Could not submit their ideas on time. The 8th Central Pay Commission wants to make sure everyone has a chance to give their feedback.
So,
who can submit a memorandum?
*
Central Government Employees, including those who work in industries and those
who do not.
*
People who work in the Defence Forces and All India Services.
*
Officers of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
*
Employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
*
People who work in Union Territories.
*
Members of bodies except, for the RBI.
*.
Pensioner Associations.
* Service Associations, Unions and representatives of Ministries and Departments.
If
you want to submit a memorandum you need to follow some rules.
It is very important that follow these rules.
This extension is a chance for employees to make sure their
voices are heard. Do not wait until the minute to submit your memorandum. We
all know that technical problems can happen when we least expect them. The 8th
Central Pay Commission is giving you time to submit your ideas so make sure you
use it. The 8th Central Pay Commission wants to hear from you so do not miss
this opportunity.
All
India Services (Implementation of National Pension System) Rules, 2026 –
Notification No. G.S.R. 307(E)
GREETINGS ON BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF DR.
B.R. AMBEDKAR
डॉ. बी.आर. आंबेडकर की जयंती की शुभकामनाएं ।
“भारतीय संविधान के प्रमुख निर्माता और महान समाज सुधारक, बाबासाहब डॉक्टर भीमराव आंबेडकर की जयंती के अवसर पर, सादर नमन ।
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GREETINGS ON OF BAISAKHI, VISHU, VISHUV, BOHAG BIHU, POILA BOISHAKH, MESHADI, VAISHAKHADI AND PUTHANDU
“ON THE AUSPICIOUS OCCASION OF BAISAKHI, VISHU,
VISHUV, BOHAG BIHU, POILA BOISHAKH, MESHADI, VAISHAKHADI AND PUTHANDU,
HEARTIEST WARM GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES”
बैसाखी, विशु, विषुव, बोहाग बिहू, पोइला बैसाख, मेषादी, वैशाखादि और पुथांडु की शुभकामनाएं
"बैसाखी, विशु, विषुव, बोहाग बिहू, पोइला बैसाख, मेषादी, वैशाखादि और पुथांडु के शुभ अवसर पर, हार्दिक बधाई ।
CGEGIS TABLES OF BENEFITS FOR THE SAVINGS FUND FOR THE PERIOD FROM 01.01.2026 TO 31.03.2026: DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE O.M. DATED 07.04.2026
No.
7(1)/EV/2023
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
E-V Branch
New
Delhi, the 07th April, 2026
OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
Subject: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 – Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.01.2026 to 31.03.2026.
The Tables of Benefits for Savings Fund to the beneficiaries under the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme- 1980, which are being issued on a quarterly basis from 01.01.2017 onwards, as brought out in this Ministry’s OM of even number dated 17.03.2017, for the quarter from 01.01.2026 to 31.03.2026, as worked out by IRDA based on the interest rate of 7.1% per annum (compounded quarterly) as notified by the Department of Economic Affairs as per their Resolution No. 5(3)-B(PD)/2023 dated 09.01.2026, are enclosed.
2. The Tables enclosed are of two categories as per the existing practice. As hitherto, the first Table of Benefits for the savings fund of the scheme is based on the subscription of Rs.10 p.m. from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1989 and Rs.15 p.m. w.e.f. 1.1.1990 onwards. The second Table of Benefits for savings fund is based on a subscription of Rs.10 p.m. for those employees who had opted out of the revised rate of subscription w.e.f. 1.1.1990.
3. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these Orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.
4.
Hindi version of these orders is
attached.
(Praveen Ranjan)
Director
GENERAL ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATIVE
ASSEMBLIES OF ASSAM KERALA TAMIL NADU WEST BENGAL AND PUDUCHERRY 2026 AND BYE
ELECTIONS TO 8 ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCIES OF VARIOUS STATES, 2026 -PAID HOLIDAY
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DECLARATION OF HOLIDAY ON 14TH APRIL,
2026- BIRTHDAY OF DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR.
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GPF INTEREST RATE FOR Q-1 OF 2026-27 ANNOUNCED AT 7.1%: FINMIN RESOLUTION
(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART | SECTION 1 OF GAZETTE OF INDIA)
F.NO. 5(3)-B(PD)/2023
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs
(Budget Division)
New Delhi, the April, 2026
RESOLUTION
It is announced for general information that during the year 2026-27, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1% (Seven point one percent) w.e.f. 1% April, 2026 to 30™ June, 2026, This rate will be in force w.ef. 1 April, 2026. The funds concerned are:
2 Ordered that the Resolution be published in Gazette of India
Sd/-
(Vyasan R)
Joint Secretary to the Govt of india
To,
The Manager, (Technical Branch)
Government of India Press, Minto Road, Delhi.
F.No.§(3)-B(PD)/2023
REVISION OF INTEREST RATES FOR SMALL
SCHEMES W.E.F. 01.04,2026
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CLARIFICATION ON ADMISSIBILITY OF
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INTER-CIRCLE TRANSFER IN THE CADRE OF
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WARM GREETINGS ON MAHAVIR JAYANTI
“ON THE AUSPICIOUS OCCASION OF MAHAVIR JAYANTI, WARM GREETINGS
AND BEST WISHES”
BHAGWAN
MAHAVIR’S FIVE PRINCIPLES - AHIMSA (NON-VIOLENCE), SATYA (TRUTH), ASTEYA
(NON-STEALING), BRAHMACHARYA (SELF-CONTROL) AND APARIGRAHA (NON-POSSESSIVENESS)
- INSPIRE US TO WALK ON THE RIGHT PATH IN LIFE
महावीर जयंती की शुभकामनाएं
महावीर जयंती के शुभ अवसर पर, शुभकामनाएं और बधाई ।
भगवान महावीर के पांच सिद्धांत - अहिंसा, सत्य, अस्तेय, ब्रह्मचर्य और अपरिग्रह - हमें जीवन के सही मार्ग पर चलने के लिए प्रेरित करते
हैं।
