CGHS Circular and OMs

Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) – Central Government employees and pensioners

Central Government Health Scheme is providing comprehensive medical care to the Central Government employees and pensioners enrolled under the scheme. CGHS provides health care through following systems of Medicine.

• Allopathic
• Homoeopathic
• Indian system of medicine ⇒ • Ayurveda • Unani • Siddha and • Yoga

• Union Cabinet Approves 8th Pay Commission for Central Government EmployeesJanuary 16, 2025
  Cabinet Approves Formation of 8th Pay Commission for Central Government… Read more: Union Cabinet Approves 8th Pay Commission for Central Government Employees
• EPFO Fully Implements Centralized Pension Payments System NationwideJanuary 6, 2025
  Landmark Achievement: ₹1,570 Crore Pension Disbursed via CPPS The Employees’… Read more: EPFO Fully Implements Centralized Pension Payments System Nationwide
• Ministry Advances Social Security Framework for Gig and Platform WorkersJanuary 6, 2025
  Committee to Submit Time-Bound Recommendations for Gig Workers On December… Read more: Ministry Advances Social Security Framework for Gig and Platform Workers
• Guidelines for Transfer of Group ‘C’ and Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) Officials in Department of PostsDecember 12, 2024
  Overview of Transfer Guidelines The order issued by the Department… Read more: Guidelines for Transfer of Group ‘C’ and Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) Officials in Department of Posts
• Cabinet Approves 85 New Kendriya Vidyalayas and Expansion of KV ShivamoggaDecember 10, 2024
  Cabinet approves opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) The… Read more: Cabinet Approves 85 New Kendriya Vidyalayas and Expansion of KV Shivamogga
• Cabinet Approves 28 New Navodaya Vidyalayas in Uncovered DistrictsDecember 10, 2024
  Cabinet approves setting up of 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas in… Read more: Cabinet Approves 28 New Navodaya Vidyalayas in Uncovered Districts
• Introduction of ‘GDS Adalat’ for Grievance RedressalDecember 7, 2024
  Overview of the Office Memorandum The Department of Posts has… Read more: Introduction of ‘GDS Adalat’ for Grievance Redressal
• Request for Immediate Constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC)December 7, 2024
  Overview of this office Letter This letter, dated December 3,… Read more: Request for Immediate Constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC)
• Reconsideration of Retirement Age for Government Employees – Lok Sabha Q&ADecember 7, 2024
  Summary of the Question and Answer The Loksabha Unstarred Question… Read more: Reconsideration of Retirement Age for Government Employees – Lok Sabha Q&A
• Empanelment of Private Health Care Organizations under CGHS ChennaiDecember 7, 2024
  Health Care Organization Added: M/s Dr. Agarwals Healthcare Limited Overview… Read more: Empanelment of Private Health Care Organizations under CGHS Chennai
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  AICPIN for the Month of October, 2024December 6, 2024
  All-India CPI-IW Rises to 144.5 with Year-on-Year Inflation at 4.41%… Read more: AICPIN for the Month of October, 2024
• PAN 2.0 Project: Revolutionizing PAN and TAN ManagementDecember 2, 2024
  Simplifying Processes with a Unified, Eco-Friendly, and User-Centric Platform The… Read more: PAN 2.0 Project: Revolutionizing PAN and TAN Management
• Income Tax Proposals for Senior Citizens Under ReviewNovember 28, 2024
  Income Tax Revision for Senior Citizens Shri Eatala Rajender raised… Read more: Income Tax Proposals for Senior Citizens Under Review
• Revision of Dearness Allowance for Central Government Employees Effective from July 1, 2024October 22, 2024
  Office Memorandum on DA Enhancement from 50% to 53% of… Read more: Revision of Dearness Allowance for Central Government Employees Effective from July 1, 2024
• Cabinet approved: 3% Additional DA and DR w.e.f. 01.07.2024October 17, 2024
  Additional 3% Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and… Read more: Cabinet approved: 3% Additional DA and DR w.e.f. 01.07.2024
• Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) Approved by Union CabinetAugust 24, 2024
  Key Features of the Newly Approved Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)… Read more: Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) Approved by Union Cabinet
• Bank Employees DA for the Month of May, June and July 2024June 12, 2024
  HR & Industrial Relations No.CIRJHR&IR/76/D/2024-25/1152 June 10, 2024 All Members… Read more: Bank Employees DA for the Month of May, June and July 2024
• Update on Allowance Increase: 25% Hike after Enhanced Dearness AllowanceMay 2, 2024
  New Limits for Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy New… Read more: Update on Allowance Increase: 25% Hike after Enhanced Dearness Allowance
• Allowance Rate Revision with 50% DA IncreaseApril 23, 2024
  Revision of rates of Allowances with DA rates increased to… Read more: Allowance Rate Revision with 50% DA Increase
• Revised Entitlement of Hospital Wards for Railway Medical BeneficiariesApril 23, 2024
  Revised entitlement of Hospital Wards for Railway Medical beneficiaries in… Read more: Revised Entitlement of Hospital Wards for Railway Medical Beneficiaries
• Updates on KVS Admission Guidelines 2024-25April 23, 2024
  Clarifications on KVS Admission Guidelines 2024-25 KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN (HQs)An… Read more: Updates on KVS Admission Guidelines 2024-25
• Updates to KV TC Admissions and Class IX-XII EnrollmentApril 23, 2024
  Amendments in KVS Admission Guidelines 2024-25 The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan… Read more: Updates to KV TC Admissions and Class IX-XII Enrollment
• Promotions to Group ‘B’ Law Officer: Paper Setup & Evaluation AuthorityApril 22, 2024
  Holding of Selections for promotions to Group ‘B’ post of… Read more: Promotions to Group ‘B’ Law Officer: Paper Setup & Evaluation Authority
• Reimbursement of CEA and Hostel Subsidy under NEP 2020April 22, 2024
  Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance(CEA) and Hostel Subsidy in accordance… Read more: Reimbursement of CEA and Hostel Subsidy under NEP 2020
• Revision of Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for Contract WorkersApril 22, 2024
  Revision of rate of Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for contract… Read more: Revision of Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for Contract Workers
• 7th CPC: Granting Grade Pay Rs.5400 to Assistant Accounts OfficerApril 22, 2024
  Implementation of recommendation of 7th CPC -Para 11.12.140 – Grant… Read more: 7th CPC: Granting Grade Pay Rs.5400 to Assistant Accounts Officer
• Meeting Record: EDPC & NFIR Discussion on PNM/NFIR ItemsApril 20, 2024
  Record Note of discussions of separate meeting held by EDPC… Read more: Meeting Record: EDPC & NFIR Discussion on PNM/NFIR Items
• Major Head 4000-01-102 Added for Bonus Share AccountalApril 20, 2024
  Modification in Appendix IV- List of Major and Minor Heads… Read more: Major Head 4000-01-102 Added for Bonus Share Accountal
• Modification in Recruitment Procedure for RPF/RPSFApril 20, 2024
  Procedure for recruitment of Sub-Inspectors (Exe.) and Constables (Exe.) in… Read more: Modification in Recruitment Procedure for RPF/RPSF
• Dispensation for Filling ALP Vacancies: Railway Board DirectivesApril 20, 2024
  Filling up of vacancies of ALP through 50% departmental quota… Read more: Dispensation for Filling ALP Vacancies: Railway Board Directives
• ACS No. 56: Modification to Indian Railways Code for Accounts Dept.April 20, 2024
  ACS No. 56 modifying Appendix IV- List of Major and… Read more: ACS No. 56: Modification to Indian Railways Code for Accounts Dept.
• Introduction of New Primary Unit for Capital ExpenditureApril 20, 2024
  Introduction of New Primary Unit for accountal of Capital expenditure… Read more: Introduction of New Primary Unit for Capital Expenditure
• Reiteration of Instructions for Protective Gear Issuance on Indian RailwaysApril 20, 2024
  Reiteration of instructions regarding issue of Protective gears/special accessories for… Read more: Reiteration of Instructions for Protective Gear Issuance on Indian Railways
• Revised Financial Limits for NS/NIS – GFR 2017 AmendmentApril 18, 2024
  Revised guidelines on financial Limits to be observed in determining… Read more: Revised Financial Limits for NS/NIS – GFR 2017 Amendment
• Unlocking Locked Treasury User IDsApril 18, 2024
  User Guide for unlocking the locked treasury user id’s This… Read more: Unlocking Locked Treasury User IDs
• New Pension Categories Added to CPAO SystemApril 18, 2024
  Addition of some new pension categories under OPS The memorandum… Read more: New Pension Categories Added to CPAO System
• Action Taken Report: Periodical Health Check-up for PensionersApril 16, 2024
  Periodical Health Check-up for Pensioners: Action Taken Report The Action… Read more: Action Taken Report: Periodical Health Check-up for Pensioners
• Addressing Staff Shortage in CGHS Wellness CentresApril 16, 2024
  Addressing Staff Shortage in CGHS Wellness Centres: Action Taken Report… Read more: Addressing Staff Shortage in CGHS Wellness Centres
• FMA Eligibility for Widowed/Divorced/Unmarried Daughters: DecisionApril 16, 2024
  Minutes of the 33rd SCOVA meeting held under the Chairmanship… Read more: FMA Eligibility for Widowed/Divorced/Unmarried Daughters: Decision
• Grant of Increment to Retiring Employees: Amendment ConsiderationApril 16, 2024
  Minutes of the 33rd SCOVA meeting held under the Chairmanship… Read more: Grant of Increment to Retiring Employees: Amendment Consideration
• CGHS Polyclinic/Hospital Construction: 33rd SCOVA Meeting MinutesApril 16, 2024
  Minutes of the 33rd SCOVA meeting held under the Chairmanship… Read more: CGHS Polyclinic/Hospital Construction: 33rd SCOVA Meeting Minutes
• Reservation Provisions: No. 36011/1/2022-Estt(Res-I)April 15, 2024
  Reservation for SCs, STs, OBCs, PwDs and EWS in Posts… Read more: Reservation Provisions: No. 36011/1/2022-Estt(Res-I)
• Deputation/Foreign Service Guidelines for Central Govt. EmployeesApril 15, 2024
  Consolidated guidelines on deputation/foreign service for Central Government employees The… Read more: Deputation/Foreign Service Guidelines for Central Govt. Employees
• Launch of PM-DAKSH-DEPwD: Empowering Persons with DisabilitiesApril 15, 2024
  Modules launched on PM DAKSH DEPWD for PwDs The Department… Read more: Launch of PM-DAKSH-DEPwD: Empowering Persons with Disabilities
• Govt Guidelines on Leave Provisions for Central Govt. EmployeesApril 15, 2024
  Department of Personnel & Training has issued various OMs from… Read more: Govt Guidelines on Leave Provisions for Central Govt. Employees
• Minimum Rates of Wages and VDA for Loading and Unloading EmployeesApril 15, 2024
  VDA Rates for Loading and Unloading Employees in Various Industries… Read more: Minimum Rates of Wages and VDA for Loading and Unloading Employees
• Revision of Variable DA Rates for Construction and Maintenance WorkersApril 15, 2024
  Revision of Variable Dearness Allowance Rates for Construction and Maintenance… Read more: Revision of Variable DA Rates for Construction and Maintenance Workers
• Revised Variable DA Rates – Effective 01/04/2024April 15, 2024
  Revised Variable Dearness Allowance Rates for Mining Employees – Effective… Read more: Revised Variable DA Rates – Effective 01/04/2024
• Revision of Variable DA for Agricultural Employees – April 2024April 15, 2024
  Updated Variable Dearness Allowance Rates for Agricultural Workers – April… Read more: Revision of Variable DA for Agricultural Employees – April 2024
• Central Govt. Office Closure & Paid Holiday: Elections 2024April 11, 2024
  Closing of Central Government Offices in connection with General Elections… Read more: Central Govt. Office Closure & Paid Holiday: Elections 2024