government employees

28 Jul

Maharashtra Tightens Social Media Rules for Government Employees

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiacivil service rules, government employees, Maharashtra Government, social media guidelines

Mumbai, July 28, 2025 – The Maharashtra government has issued stringent new social media guidelines for its employees, prohibiting them from criticising any current or past government policies and mandating a clear separation between personal and official online activity.According to the Government Resolution (GR) released on Monday, employees across all state departments, public sector undertakings, and local bodies whether permanent, contractual, or temporary must refrain from using social media irrespossibly. Any violation of these norms will lead to disciplinary action under the Maharashtra Civil Services Conduct Rules, 1979.The GR emphasizes that while employees may share posts about their professional achievements,…

22 Jul

8th Pay Commission to Be Implemented from January 1, 2026; Salary Hike for Central Employees

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia8th Pay Commission, fitment factor, government employees, pension revision, Salary Hike

New Delhi, July 22, 2025: In a major announcement, the 8th Pay Commission will come into effect across India from January 1, 2026. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary confirmed this in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, marking a significant step toward enhancing the earnings of central government employees and pensioners.The new pay commission will revise salaries, pensions, and allowances for an estimated 50 lakh central government employees and around 65–68 lakh pensioners. The Finance Ministry has already initiated the process of collecting suggestions from ministries, departments, and state governments to assist in framing the recommendations. This…