The CSS Forum appreciates @DoPTGoI for completing 60 Cadre Reviews of Central Group ‘A’ Services. However, while CSS officers across Government tirelessly support administrative reforms and Cadre Reviews of other services, their own Cadre Review has remained pending for over 8 years. The 4th CRC was constituted in October 2022, when the review was already delayed by four years. Even after 47 months, its report remains pending, resulting in an unprecedented consolidated delay of 95 months (2,892 days). Is this not a classic case of “चिराग तले अंधेरा”? Those who help make reforms happen across Government deserve meaningful reform within their own cadre too. Reforms are most meaningful when they encompass every cadre that contributes to making governance work. @PMOIndia @ashwinijourno @gautam_debroy @vijaita @amreshsrivastav @journo_jitendra @arvindgunasekar @DhingraSanya @bhartijainTOI @DaminiNath @meetujain @RTIExpress @DeeptimanTY @deekbhardwaj @DaminiNath @rupeshmishramp @anuragjourno @capt_ivane @jgopikrishnan70 @Goverdhan__ @Pankajkpandey @basantthespring @ashlinpmathew

#ElectionCommission announces biennial elections to Rajya Sabha across multiple states.

#DoPT Ms. Smita Srivastava, IRSEE (1997), Joint Secretary, Department of Higher Education, has been granted extension of her central deputation tenure for one year beyond 29.07.2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier, with continuation of the 3rd-year upgradation of the post to the level of Joint Secretary, as approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).

ACC approves ex-post facto entrustment of additional charge of Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), to Shri Vikas Gupta, IAS (HY:2001), Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), for a period of six months w.e.f. 23.07.2026

#DoPT The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the following key appointments across various Ministries/Departments of GoI:- 1. Shri Vipin Kumar, IAS (BH:1996) — Additional Secretary, Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development. 2. Shri Srikant Nagulapalli, IAS (AP:1998) — Additional Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. 3. Ms. Sarita Chauhan Chand, IAS (AGMUT:1999) — Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Steel. 4. Shri Anand Singh, IAS (KL:2000) — Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. 5. Ms. P. Hemalatha, IAS (KN:2000) — Additional Secretary, DoPT, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions. 6. Shri V. Ponnuraj, IAS (KN:2000) — Director General of Hydrocarbons, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, in the rank/pay of Additional Secretary. 7. Shri Piyush Singh, IAS (MH:2000) — Mission Director, National Water Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti, in the rank/pay of Additional Secretary. 8. Shri Mandeep K. Bhandari, IAS (AGMUT:2001) — Chairman, CBSE, Ministry of Education, in the rank/pay of Additional Secretary. 9. Ms. Ankita Mishra Bundela, IAS (AGMUT:2001) — Additional Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. 10. Ms. Manisha Sensarma, IES (1995) — Additional Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

Shri Jafar Malik, IAS (KL:2013), Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has been approved for premature repatriation to his parent cadre on personal grounds, with the provision of “extended cooling off”. #DoPT

Ministry of Finance has decided that the salary/wages and pension for September 2026 may be disbursed on 25 September 2026 (Friday) in view of the proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from 28–30 September 2026. The measure covers Central Government employees and pensioners, including Defence, Posts & Telecommunications.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Coal for extension of the entrustment of additional charge of Commissioner (JS level), Coal Mines Provident Fund Organisation (CMPFO) to Shri Gopal Singh, IFoS (BH: 2003), Joint Secretary under the Ministry of Coal.

The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has announced that Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) will be mandatory for domestic LPG consumers to book refills at the regulated retail selling price with applicable subsidy from 1 October 2026.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of the central deputation tenure of Shri Vijay Mittal, IOFS (1991), Joint Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, for the period from 4 March 2027 to 30 June 2027.

ACC has approved the extension of the central deputation tenure of Ms. Saumya Gupta, IAS (TR:2004) as Joint Secretary, Department of Higher Education, for a further period of two years. #DoPT

In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, the President is pleased to appoint the following Judicial Officers as Judges/Additional Judges in the High Courts: -

#CGHS Update: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has dispensed with the existing geographical criterion for CGHS eligibility. 🔹 Employees residing/posted outside CGHS-covered areas can exercise a one-time option to join CGHS, subject to eligibility and prescribed contribution. 🔹 Employees within CGHS-covered areas will continue to be mandatorily covered under CGHS. #CGHS #CentralGovernmentEmployees #MoHFW

माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी को केंद्रीय सचिवालय सेवा (CSS) फोरम एवं समस्त केंद्रीय सचिवालय अधिकारियों की ओर से जन्मदिन की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएँ। राष्ट्र की प्रगति, सुशासन एवं जनकल्याण के लिए आपके दूरदर्शी नेतृत्व और निरंतर प्रयासों को नमन। ईश्वर से आपके उत्तम स्वास्थ्य, सुख, समृद्धि एवं दीर्घायु जीवन की कामना करते हैं। सादर, CSS फोरम #HappyBirthdayPM #NarendraModi

CSS officers have raised their voice—and the issue is now TRENDING on X in India! 📢🔥 Officers came together on social media to highlight the 8-year delay in the 4th CSS Cadre Review. When those who help light the way for others are left in the dark, it truly is “चिराग़ तले अंधेरा।” We now urge the Government to act and complete the 4th CSS Cadre Review urgently. @PMOIndia @DoPTGoI @DrJitendraSingh #ExpediteCSSCadreReview #चिरागतलेअंधेरा

Centre extends LTC facility by two more years for employees to visit JK, Ladakh, Northeast and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. @PMOIndia @AmitShah @DoPTGoI @CSSforum_ @ManjeetIMOPS Read my story here: thehindubusinessline.com/eco…

छोटे कदम, बड़ा बदलाव! विशेष अभियान 5.0 के दौरान जनभागीदारी और स्वच्छता की जो मजबूत नींव रखी गई थी, उसी विरासत को आगे बढ़ाते हुए अब #SpecialCampaign6 एक नई ऊंचाई छूने के लिए तैयार है। आइए 16-30 सितंबर 2026 तक 'तैयारी चरण' (Preparatory Phase) में इस निरंतरता को आगे बढ़ाएं!

DoP&T has clarified that Clause 56(4) of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, regarding adjustment of the amount received as scholarship/stipend/remuneration from part-time employment against Leave Salary, is applicable to Study Leave availed both within India and outside India.

हिंदुस्तान : संवर्ग समीक्षा में देरी से सरकारी काम पर असर : सीएसएस फोरम Read Here: livehindustan.com/national/s… @DrJitendraSingh @DoPTGoI @PMOIndia @narendramodi

The Print : Reforms cannot be selective: CSS officers’ association seeks immediate completion of cadre review. Read here : theprint.in/india/reforms-ca… @PMOIndia @DrJitendraSingh @DoPTGoI @narendramodi @ashwinijourno @ThePrintIndia