Gramin Dak Sevaks will get a Dearness Allowance of 60% of their basic TRCA starting January 1, 2026. The revision was confirmed by the Department of Posts after approval from the Ministry of Finance, bringing GDS DA rates in line with central government employees. The change is expected to raise monthly payouts from the new effective date.
The Department of Posts has updated transaction norms under the Income-tax Rules, 2026. For specified post office transactions, customers must quote their PAN. If you do not have a PAN, you’ll need to submit Form 97 with complete details. The rules also introduce Form 121, replacing Forms 15G and 15H for claiming TDS exemptions.
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