7th CPC Cabinet Decision – Frequently Asked Question

• Has the 7th CPC recommendation fully accepted?

Yes, it has been approved by the cabinet on 29th June 2016.

• Did Cabinet approve for the employees request of changing minimum wages?

No, the 7th CPC recommendation will be implemented (Rs.18000/-)

• What is the Fitment Factor used in Pay Matrix?

A fitment factor of 2.57 will be applied across all Levels in the Pay Matrices.

• When will I get my arrears?

All arrears including pensioner will be paid during this financial year (2016-17) itself.

• What would be 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.

• What would be the current House Building Advance?

The ceiling of House Building Advance from Rs.7.50 lakh to 25 lakh,

• What would be my current 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.

• Has the old allowance has been abolished?

Currently No (June’2016). Existing will continue and after 4 month’s there may be changes.

• What would be the HRA Percentage after Cabinet Decision?

HRA would be at the rate of 30, 20 & 10 percentage and after 4 month’s there may be changes.

• What’s the status of NPS Implementation?

Cabinet decided to form two separate committee for looking into the issues.

• Has there been any changes in Defence Pay Matrix?

Yes, there has been changes in 13A (Brigadier), Level 12A (Lieutenant Colonel), 13 (Colonel) and 13A (Brigadier).

• 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.

• For pension, what would be multiplication factor?

2.57 would be the factor to determine the pension and will be reviewed after 4 months.