1.) Fitment Factor
A fitment factor of 2.57 will be applied across all Levels in the Pay Matrices.
2.) Did Cabinet approve for the employees request of changing minimum wages?
No, the 7th CPC recommendation will be implemented (Rs.18000/-)
3.) House Building Advance?
The ceiling of House Building Advance from Rs.7.50 lakh to 25 lakh.
4.) When will I get my arrears?
All arrears including pensioner will be paid during this financial year (2016-17) itself.
5.) Rate of increment?
Rate of increment has been retained at 3 %. This will benefit the employees in future on account of higher basic pay as the annual increments that they earn in future will be 2.57 times than at present.
6.) Status of NPS Implementation?
Cabinet decided to form two separate committee for looking into the issues.
7.) Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS)?
It will stay at the existing rate of Rs.30, Rs.60 & Rs.120/- for Group C, B & A respectively. A committee will look into insurance alternative...
8.) Has the old allowance has been abolished?
Currently No (June’2016). Existing will continue and after 4 month’s there may be changes. A comittee will look into this...
9.) HRA Percentage ?
HRA may be at the rate of 30, 20 & 10 percentage and after 4 month’s there may be changes. OR at the old rate ...? Not clear from the news.
10.) Changes in Defence Pay Matrix?
Yes, there has been changes in 13A (Brigadier), Level 12A (Lieutenant Colonel), 13 (Colonel) and 13A (Brigadier).
11.) Will there be any changes in Military Service Pay?
Yes, Rates of Military Service Pay revised from Rs. 1000, 2000, 4200 & 6000 to 3600, 5200, 10800 & 15500 respectively for various categories of Defence Forces personnel.
12.) For pension, what would be multiplication factor?
2.57 would be the factor to determine the pension and will be reviewed after 4 months.
