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Gujarat Government Announces Major Salary Hike for Fixed Pay Employees
The Gujarat government has announced a substantial 37%-58% hike in salaries for government employees of Class 3 and Class 4 who are on five-year probation and drawing fixed pay.
This decision, which received approval from the Chief Minister, will benefit over 100,000 state government employees and place an additional burden of Rs 360 crore on the state exchequer.
The new salaries will be applicable from 01/10/2014.
Salary Details
According to a state government spokesperson, the Chief Minister has approved the hike in salaries for fixed-pay government employees. The new salary range will be Rs 7,100 – Rs 13,700, up from the existing Rs 4,500 to Rs 10,000.
In percentage terms, the rise for fixed pay employees ranges from 37% to 58%, which translates to an increase of Rs 2,600 to Rs 3,700 in absolute terms.
Diwali Gift for Employees
“This is a Diwali gift from chief minister for the state government employees,” stated an official government release. The spokesperson further informed that in the coming days 250,000 youth are likely to get opportunity to join the government services in various departments.