7th Pay Commission: High economic growth in quarterly figures has rekindled their hope, and they also believe that Union Minister Arun Jaitley's promise on June 30, 2016 to hike their pay beyond the recommendations of 7th Commission would be taken care. The pressure of next year's general elections is a key reason that may compel the Modi government to think of not annoying this huge chunk of voters.

Staff in implementing agencies, it appears, want to be in the thick of helping beneficiaries

The ongoing ‘general’ transfer of employees has seen a new trend. Contrary to the normal requests of the employees for focal points like towns closer home veterinary doctors in Animal Husbandry Department are asking to be posted to villages.

If reimbursements and allowances form a major component of your take-home salary, then be ready for some changes in your salary structure.