Indian Government Schemes, Sarkari Naukri & Documents — Plain-English Guides

Sarkari Yojana, Sarkari Naukri, Aadhaar, PAN, ITR and other government services explained simply. Step-by-step guides in English and Hindi with direct links to official portals.

Modified UDAN: 100 New Airports & 200 Heliports Approved, UDAN Yatri Café Rolls Out

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu announced plans under the Modified UDAN scheme to develop 100 new airports and 200 heliports over the next 10 years. The UDAN Yatri Café — offering affordable food at airports — is also being expanded under the Ease of Flying initiative.

PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme 2026 — ₹10 Lakh Collateral-Free Education Loan
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PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme 2026 — ₹10 Lakh Collateral-Free Education Loan

PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme 2026: collateral-free education loan up to ₹10 lakh for students of top 860 QHEIs. Eligibility, interest subvention, documents and online apply guide at pmvidyalaxmi.co.in.

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SBI PO 2026 Notification — Vacancy, Salary ₹85,000, Exam Date & Apply
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SBI PO 2026 Notification — Vacancy, Salary ₹85,000, Exam Date & Apply

SBI PO 2026 notification expected by 15 June 2026: 500–1,000 Probationary Officer vacancies, prelims on 1–2 August 2026, in-hand salary ₹82,000–₹85,000, age 21–30, apply online at sbi.co.in.

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Coal Gasification Scheme 2026: Cabinet Clears ₹37,500 Crore Push to Cut Gas Imports, 50,000 Jobs Expected
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Coal Gasification Scheme 2026: Cabinet Clears ₹37,500 Crore Push to Cut Gas Imports, 50,000 Jobs Expected

Union Cabinet on 13 May 2026 approved a ₹37,500 crore scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification — 20% capex incentive (capped at ₹5,000 cr/project), 25 projects, target 100 MT coal gasified by 2030, ~50,000 jobs. Eligibility, incentive limits and bidding process explained.

Coal Gasification SchemeSurface Lignite GasificationMinistry of CoalEnergy Security
Kharif MSP 2026-27 Hike: Cabinet Approves Higher Prices for 14 Crops, Paddy at ₹2,441
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Kharif MSP 2026-27 Hike: Cabinet Approves Higher Prices for 14 Crops, Paddy at ₹2,441

CCEA on 13 May 2026 cleared higher MSPs for 14 Kharif crops for marketing season 2026-27. Common paddy goes to ₹2,441/quintal, sunflower sees the biggest jump (+₹622). Full crop-wise rate table, margins over cost, and what it means for farmers.

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ABHA Card 2026 — Ayushman Bharat Health Account, Apply Online in 5 Minutes
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ABHA Card 2026 — Ayushman Bharat Health Account, Apply Online in 5 Minutes

ABHA Card 2026: Get your free 14-digit Ayushman Bharat Health Account ID online via Aadhaar in 5 minutes. Benefits, eligibility, ABHA app, hospital linking, privacy controls — full guide.

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NPS 2026 — How to Open National Pension System Account Online & Save ₹2 Lakh Tax
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NPS 2026 — How to Open National Pension System Account Online & Save ₹2 Lakh Tax

Open an NPS account online in 15 minutes via eNPS. Section 80CCD(1B) extra ₹50,000 deduction over and above 80C, Tier I vs Tier II, fund managers, withdrawal & annuity rules — full 2026 guide.

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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 2026 — ₹6,000/Year, 22nd Installment & How to Apply
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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 2026 — ₹6,000/Year, 22nd Installment & How to Apply

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 2026: Get ₹6,000/year in 3 DBT installments. 22nd installment of ₹2,000 released March 2026. Eligibility, eKYC, online registration, beneficiary status — full guide.

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SSC CGL 2026 Notification — 15,000+ Vacancies, Exam Date, Eligibility & Apply Online
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SSC CGL 2026 Notification — 15,000+ Vacancies, Exam Date, Eligibility & Apply Online

SSC CGL 2026 notification (released 31 March 2026): 15,000+ Group B & C vacancies, Tier 1 exam in May–June 2026. Eligibility, age limit, salary (₹25,500–₹1,42,400), syllabus, posts and apply-online steps at ssc.gov.in.

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UGC NET Previous Year Papers 2026 — Free PDF Download (June + Dec Cycles)
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UGC NET Previous Year Papers 2026 — Free PDF Download (June + Dec Cycles)

UGC NET 2026: Download previous year papers (June + Dec cycles 2018–2025) free PDF, paper-1 + 83 subjects. Latest pattern, exam dates, syllabus, and how to use past papers to score 90+ percentile.

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Digital Rupee (e₹) 2026 — RBI Expands CBDC to 50+ Banks, Wallet Launch & Programmability
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Digital Rupee (e₹) 2026 — RBI Expands CBDC to 50+ Banks, Wallet Launch & Programmability

RBI's Digital Rupee (e₹) in 2026: 50+ banks now offer CBDC wallets, programmability features for subsidies, retail user base crosses 1.5 crore, and roadmap to wholesale CBDC inter-bank settlement.

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NEET 2026 Reform — NTA Announces Pattern Changes, Two Sessions & Tie-Breaker Rules
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NEET 2026 Reform — NTA Announces Pattern Changes, Two Sessions & Tie-Breaker Rules

NEET 2026 reform: NTA announces two-session format from 2026, revised tie-breaker policy, biometric attendance, CBT mode pilot for NEET-PG, and tighter centre-allocation norms after 2024 leak.

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DA Hiked to 60% from Jan 2026 — Order Issued, 3-Month Arrears in April Salary
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DA Hiked to 60% from Jan 2026 — Order Issued, 3-Month Arrears in April Salary

Ministry of Finance has issued the Office Memorandum raising Dearness Allowance for central government employees from 58% to 60% of Basic Pay, effective 1 January 2026. Three months of arrears (Jan–Mar 2026) credited with April salary. Salary impact, new rate table and pensioner DR details.

DA Hike 2026Dearness Allowance 60%7th Pay Commission DACentral Government Employees
New Criminal Laws 2026 — BNS, BNSS, BSA Replacing IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
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New Criminal Laws 2026 — BNS, BNSS, BSA Replacing IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act

Three new criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) — replaced IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act from 1 July 2024. Key changes for citizens explained in 2026.

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Post Office FD 2026 — Latest Interest Rates Q1 FY 2026–27, Tax & How to Open
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Post Office FD 2026 — Latest Interest Rates Q1 FY 2026–27, Tax & How to Open

Post Office Small Savings 2026: Q1 FY 2026–27 rates — POTD 6.9–7.5%, SCSS 8.2%, PPF 7.1%, NSC 7.7%, KVP 7.5%, MIS 7.4%, RD 6.7%, SSY 8.2%. How to open, tax and renewal.

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PMGSY-III Extended to March 2028 — ₹83,977 Crore Outlay, 161 Long-Span Bridges Approved
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PMGSY-III Extended to March 2028 — ₹83,977 Crore Outlay, 161 Long-Span Bridges Approved

Cabinet extended Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III till March 2028 with a revised outlay of ₹83,977 crore (up from ₹80,250 crore). Scheme objectives, what's covered (through routes, GrAMs, schools, hospitals), 161 long-span bridges, and how rural connectivity benefits.

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One Nation One Election 2026 — Bills Passed Lok Sabha, JPC Review, Implementation Roadmap
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One Nation One Election 2026 — Bills Passed Lok Sabha, JPC Review, Implementation Roadmap

One Nation One Election 2026: Status of the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill and Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill. JPC review, implementation roadmap, pros and cons summary.

One Nation One Election 2026Constitution 129th AmendmentSimultaneous ElectionsKovind Committee
LIC Jeevan Anand 2026 — New Plan 915, Premium Calculator, Maturity & Bonus
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LIC Jeevan Anand 2026 — New Plan 915, Premium Calculator, Maturity & Bonus

LIC New Jeevan Anand (Plan 915) 2026: Whole-life endowment cover, ₹40 per ₹1,000 simple reversionary bonus indication, premium examples, maturity benefit and tax treatment.

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8th Pay Commission ToR Approved: Justice Desai to Head Panel, Report in 18 Months
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8th Pay Commission ToR Approved: Justice Desai to Head Panel, Report in 18 Months

Union Cabinet has approved the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai will chair the panel, with a report due in 18 months and implementation backdated to 1 January 2026. Members, fitment factor expectations and what changes for 50 lakh employees + 68 lakh pensioners.

8th Pay Commission8th CPC Terms of ReferenceJustice Ranjana DesaiCentral Government Employees