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13 Nov

Haryana Extends Registration Deadline For Eligible Contractual Employees To November 30, 2026

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, contractual employees, government employees, Haryana Government, Haryana news

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has extended the deadlines for eligible contractual employees to register and complete record verification under the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Act, 2024, and Rules, 2025. According to the revised schedule issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, eligible contractual employees can now register on the government's online portal, securedemployees.csharyana.gov.in, until November 30, 2026. The government has also extended the deadlines for the subsequent verification stages. Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) will have to verify the applications by December 15, 2026, while the respective Heads of Departments must complete verification of applications received from…

04 Nov

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Announces 3% DA Hike As Diwali Gift For Govt Employees, Pensioners

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, DA Hike, government employees, pensioners, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Punjab Government employees and pensioners as a Diwali gift, taking the DA from 28% in 2022 to 53% under his government. With the enhanced DA/DR set to reflect in December salaries and pensions, the announcement marks an 11 percentage-point increase within just two months, benefiting over 8 lakh employees and pensioners. The Chief Minister said that unlike previous governments which frequently cited empty treasuries, his government had prioritised employee welfare and ensured that financial constraints never became an excuse for withholding…

06 May

Haryana Government Sets May 22 Deadline for Employees to File Annual Property Returns

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Asset Disclosure, Civil Services, Deadline, government employees, Haryana, Intrahry, Property Returns

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has officially mandated all state government employees to submit their annual property returns for the 2025-2026 fiscal year by May 22, 2026. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued these instructions to ensure that every public servant remains compliant with the state's transparency and conduct regulations. The directive applies to all personnel across various government departments, emphasizing the administration's focus on maintaining updated records of assets held by its workforce. According to the guidelines provided by the Chief Secretary, the requirement is rooted in Rule 24 of the Haryana Civil Services (Government Employees' Conduct) Rules, 2016.…

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…