Railway Board Extends APAR 2024-25 Timelines: Revised Schedule for Completion of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports

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Railway Board Extends APAR 2024-25 Timelines: Revised Schedule for Completion of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports Major Relief for Railway Officers and Employees The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has extended the timelines for completion of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for the reporting year 2024-25. The decision has been taken in response to representations received … Read more

RSCWS Submits Memorandum to 8th Pay Commission: Key Demands on Pension, Pay Revision and Retirement Benefits

RSCWS Submits Memorandum to 8th Pay Commission:

RSCWS Submits Memorandum to 8th Pay Commission: Key Demands on Pension, Pay Revision and Retirement Benefits RSCWS Submits Memorandum to 8th Pay Commission Railway Pensioners’ Body Presents Major Recommendations to 8th CPC The Railway Senior Citizens Welfare Society (RSCWS), a leading organization representing retired railway employees and pensioners, has submitted a comprehensive memorandum to the … Read more

Railway Board Secretariat Service Assistant Section Officers’ Grade Regulations 2026: Eligibility, LDCE Process and Key Provisions

Railway Board Secretariat Service Assistant Section Officers’ Grade Regulations 2026: Eligibility, LDCE Process and Key Provisions Ministry of Railways Notifies ASO Grade Regulations 2026 The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has officially notified the Railway Board Secretariat Service Assistant Section Officers’ Grade (Limited Departmental Competitive Examination) Regulations, 2026. The new regulations establish the framework for … Read more

Railway Board Notifies Section Officers’ Grade LDCE Regulations 2026: Eligibility, Selection Process and Key Changes

Railway Board Notifies Section Officers’ Grade LDCE Regulations 2026

Railway Board Notifies Section Officers’ Grade LDCE Regulations 2026: Eligibility, Selection Process and Key Changes Ministry of Railways Issues New Regulations for Section Officers’ Grade Examination The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has officially notified the Railway Board Secretariat Service Section Officers’ Grade (Limited Departmental Competitive Examination) Regulations, 2026. The new regulations have been issued … Read more

Railway Board Notifies RBSS Regulations for SAG, SSG, SG and SG-I Grades: Key Changes Explained

Major Administrative Reform in Railway Board Secretariat Service The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has notified new regulations governing appointments, promotions, seniority, and service conditions in various senior grades of the Railway Board Secretariat Service (RBSS). The regulations cover the Super Time Scale (SAG), Senior Selection Grade (SSG), Selection Grade (SG), and Selection Grade-I (SG-I), … Read more

DFPDS-2026 Notified: Ministry of Defence Revises Financial Powers for Armed Forces

DFPDS-2026 Notified

Major Reform in Defence Procurement and Financial Management The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has officially notified the Delegation of Financial Powers to Defence Services-2026 (DFPDS-2026), introducing a significant overhaul of financial powers delegated to the Indian Armed Forces. Issued through MoD Order dated 02 June 2026, the revised framework replaces DFPDS-2021 and comes into effect … Read more

Amendment in General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017: Government Revises Rule 151 for Public Procurement

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Ministry of Finance Amends Rule 151 of GFR 2017 The Government of India has introduced an important amendment to Rule 151 of the General Financial Rules (GFR), 2017, strengthening the framework governing public procurement and financial management across government departments and organisations. The amendment has been issued by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, … Read more

StAR NPS Platform Launched: PFRDA Introduces Digital Onboarding System for NPS Subscribers

StAR NPS Platform Launched

PFRDA Launches StAR NPS for Faster and Simpler NPS Registration In a major step towards digital transformation of retirement planning services, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched the StAR NPS platform for onboarding subscribers under the National Pension System (NPS). The new platform, developed by BSE Technologies Private Limited (BTPL), aims … Read more

Guidelines on Debarment of firms from Bidding – Amendment: Department of Expenditure O.M.

Guidelines on Debarment of Firms from Bidding Amended Key Changes in Government Procurement Rules 2026

Guidelines on Debarment of firms from Bidding – amendment: Department of Expenditure O.M. dated 08.05.2026 F.No.2/6/2026-PPD(ii)Government of IndiaMinistry of FinanceDepartment of ExpenditureProcurement Policy Division***** 709, Chanderlok Building,Janpath, New Delhi08.05.2026 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Guidelines on Debarment of firms from Bidding – amendment reg. Attention is invited to this Department’s OM No. 1/20/2018-PPD dated 02.11.2021 (copy enclosed), … Read more

Railway Board Issues Revised Training Modules Under RBE No. 44/2026

Railway Board Issues Revised Training Modules

Major Update in Railway Training Framework The Ministry of Railways has introduced revised training modules for various categories of railway employees through Railway Board’s RBE No. 44/2026. The new guidelines aim to modernise the railway training system and align it with evolving technological, operational, and safety requirements across Indian Railways. The revised modules have been … Read more