Procedure for verification of claims of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes for purpose of appointment to posts/services

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OROP Arrears is expected to be released by March end to family pensioners

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Linking of CGHS Card number with Aadhaar is purely on a voluntary basis

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Irregularities in VRS appointments in Railways

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7th Pay Commission Recommendations Hospital patient Care Allowance/Patient Care Allowance Related to Risk and Hardship

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