DA hike for central government employees: Can Finance Ministry announce dearness allowance this week? Experts weigh inDA hike: Central government employees are eagerly awaiting news of a potential 63% DA hike, with insiders suggesting the announcement could...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
One answer to HR’s salary question can cost you the job or result in underpayment. Career coach says, 'Never say…'Salary expectation questions are common in interviews, but stating a specific number can reduce a candidate's negotiating power. Career coa...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Don't cut salaries: Ministry sends a missive to companies after new ₹25,000 EPF wage ceilingThe Labour and Employment Ministry has instructed employers to maintain employees' statutory wages after raising the EPFO ceiling. Workers ...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
EPF wage ceiling raised to Rs 25,000: When will higher EPF deductions appear in your salary slip?Starting September 2026, a major shift in the EPFO wage ceiling will raise the limit from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 monthly. This increase wil...
25 Sep, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
8th Pay Commission: Can Level 8 employees get Rs 1.52 lakh/month gross salary in 8th CPC?8th Pay Commission salary calculator: The 8th Pay Commission is set to convene in Mumbai and Bengaluru to deliberate on salary structures a...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling history: How ₹300 became ₹25,000 and what it means for your salaryThe wage ceiling for the Employees’ Provident Fund has officially increased to Rs 25,000, effective September 17, 2026. This much-needed re...
24 Sep, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
How employees contributing to EPF on actual wage basis can be impacted due to hike in EPF wage ceiling limitAs of September 17, 2026, the EPF wage ceiling is set to increase from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This adjustment does not affect employees wh...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Bank strike news: Will September salary be credited on 25th? What Central govt order saysBank strike news: The September 2026 bank strike has raised questions over salary payments. A Ministry of Finance order allows Central Gove...
24 Sep, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Central government employees, pensioners to get payouts on September 25, 2026: Ministry orders early disbursal of salaries, pensions amid 3-day bank strikeThe central government is taking steps to ensure that employees and pensioners are not affected by the upcoming nationwide bank strike. Sal...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Punjab govt hikes DA by 8 per cent; check new Dearness Allowance ratesPunjab Government will implement an 8% increase in Dearness Allowance for its employees starting September 1, 2026. The current rate will r...
23 Sep, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling at Rs 25,000: What it means for employees, employers and take-home payThe Union Cabinet approved raising the EPF wage ceiling to Rs 25,000. This change impacts mandatory PF contributions for employers and empl...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
8th Pay Commission calculator: Can Level 8 employees get Rs 18 lakh in arrears for report implementation delay?8th Pay Commission news: The 8th Pay Commission’s report submission and implementation timeline will determine employees’ arrears. For Leve...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Salary increase strategy for '2x hike': 5 career mistakes to avoid that quietly keeps your income lower than your market valueA corporate employee with more than 15 years of experience has shared his views on why many professionals struggle to see significant salar...
20 Sep, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Are you eligible for Rs 12,500 pension under EPS scheme after the wage ceiling hike? Know what your new pension will beThe Employees' Provident Fund wage ceiling has increased to Rs 25,000. This change will enable employees to receive higher retirement benef...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
₹25,000 EPF wage ceiling: What employees need to know about EPF, EPS and EDLIThe Employees Provident Fund Organisation has introduced a new wage ceiling of Rs 25,000, which will directly influence the contributions m...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
67% rise in EPS pension for these employees as wage ceiling hike to Rs 25,000 gets cabinet’s approvalThe central government has raised the provident fund wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 monthly, which will enhance social security coverage for man...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Retiring soon? How much higher EPS pension will you get after the wage ceiling hikeThe Employees Provident Fund wage ceiling has risen to Rs 25,000. This change will affect Employees Pension Scheme members' monthly pension...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.41 PM IST