The Department of Personnel and Training has extended the special scheme allowing central government employees to travel by air to the North East Region, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands under the Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988, for a further period of two years, from September 26, 2026 to September 25, 2028. According to reports from The Economic Times, employees can convert one Home Town LTC in a four-year block to visit any of these regions. The extension was notified through an Office Memorandum dated September 9, 2026, with fresh recruits getting an additional conversion of Home Town LTC to visit J&K or Ladakh in a four-year block.
The DoPT issued a clarification on September 8, 2026, stating that Rule 56(4) of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, which requires adjustment of any scholarship, stipend or remuneration earned from part-time employment during study leave against the leave salary payable to the employee, applies to study leave availed both within India and outside India. As reported by The Economic Times, the clarification removes the ambiguity that had existed over whether the adjustment applied only to overseas study leave. The order states that the provision regarding adjustment of the amount received as scholarship/stipend/remuneration in respect of part-time employment against the Leave Salary payable is applicable to Study Leave availed both within India and outside India.
The DoPT has invited applications for scholarships for the children of Non-Statutory Departmental Canteen Employees for the academic years 2025-26 and 2026-27. According to The Economic Times, the scheme offers 26 scholarships across 20 disciplines, with amounts ranging from ₹2,000 per year for Class IX and X to ₹15,000 per year for B.E., B.Tech, MBBS and financial courses. Candidates must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in the aggregate in their previous year's examination, with a 10% relaxation for SC, ST and handicapped children. One scholarship for Class IX and X is reserved for a girl child, with the last date for submitting applications set as October 30, 2026, and awards expected to be finalised by January 2027.
The Department of Personnel and Training issued an Office Memorandum dated September 3, 2026, regarding iGOT Karmayogi courses on the Right to Information Act for Public Information Officers (PIOs), First Appellate Authorities (FAAs) and nodal officers. As reported by The Economic Times, these free online courses are designed to enhance knowledge and skills in RTI implementation and management for government officials handling information requests. The courses provide comprehensive training on RTI procedures, documentation, and compliance requirements, with the initiative aimed at improving transparency and service delivery across government departments.
The DoPT has ordered the closure of all central government offices located in Delhi and New Delhi on Friday, September 11, 2026, on account of the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit scheduled from September 11 to 13 at Bharat Mandapam. According to The Economic Times, the order dated September 3, 2026 stated that recognizing the magnitude of this event and the substantial logistical arrangements involved, it has been decided to keep the Central Government offices located in Delhi/New Delhi closed on Friday, the 11th of September 2026. With September 12 and 13 being Saturday and Sunday, employees effectively got a three-day weekend. The summit will be attended by leaders from about thirty BRICS members and partner countries, heads of international organisations, and business representatives.
