Effective Date: July 6, 2025
Last Updated: July 6, 2025
At SalaryAlert.com, our mission is to deliver accurate, timely, and easy-to-understand information on salaries, pay commissions, pension schemes, and financial developments relevant to Indian citizens — especially government employees, pensioners, and job seekers.
This Editorial Policy outlines how we create, review, and update content on our platform and how we maintain transparency, accuracy, and integrity in all our articles.
Our Editorial Values
We follow 5 key principles across all content:
| Principle | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | We verify content using official government websites and trusted news sources. |
| Clarity | We break down complex financial data into simple Indian layman-style language. |
| Independence | We are not influenced by advertisers or political organizations. |
| Accountability | We publish corrections transparently and welcome feedback. |
| Ethical reporting | We follow guidelines under the IT Rules 2021 and Google News Publisher standards. |
How We Select Topics
Topics are chosen based on:
- Public interest (e.g., 8th Pay Commission updates, DA hikes)
- Government notifications and official press releases
- Reader queries, email feedback, and trending search data
- Annual budgets, salary revisions, EPFO circulars
We never publish clickbait or unverified rumors.
Content Creation Process
Our editorial process follows these steps:
- Topic research
We use trusted sources like:- https://doe.gov.in (Department of Expenditure)
- https://pib.gov.in (Press Information Bureau)
- https://epfindia.gov.in (EPFO)
- https://indiabudget.gov.in (Union Budget)
- Writing
All articles are written in simple, practical Indian English — not robotic AI tone. - Review
Senior editors review each article for:- Accuracy of numbers, tables, and examples
- Clarity of explanation
- Grammar and readability
- Publishing & updates
- Important pages are updated monthly or as needed
- Historical salary/pension data is archived for reference
Correction Policy
Despite our best efforts, errors can occur. If you spot a mistake:
Email us at contact@salaryalert.com
Use our Contact Us form
Corrections will be made within 48–72 hours, and a note will be added to the article if major changes are made.
Sources We Use
We rely only on:
- Government notifications (gazette, PDF releases, circulars)
- Parliamentary documents
- Trusted Indian news agencies
- Right to Information (RTI) replies where applicable
We always link to or mention our source inside the article.
Sponsored & Affiliate Content
We may occasionally publish:
- Sponsored salary calculators
- Affiliate links to pension planning tools or books
- Paid posts (clearly marked as “Sponsored”)
Note: These do not influence our editorial stance. Editorial and sponsored content are kept strictly separate.
More on this in our Disclaimer and Cookie Policy.
Comments and Moderation
Readers may comment on blog posts, subject to:
- No abuse, spam, or personal attacks
- No misleading or harmful claims
All comments are moderated manually. Repeated violations may result in IP bans.
Compliance with IT Rules 2021
We follow India’s Digital Media Ethics Code, 2021 and have:
- A published Grievance Redressal Policy
- Contact details of the grievance officer
- Clear policy on user-submitted content and corrections
Authors and Editorial Team
Articles are authored by a mix of:
- In-house financial writers
- Guest contributors with verified background
- Editors who ensure clarity and correctness
We do not publish anonymous content or unverified tips.
For media or guest writing inquiries:
contact@salaryalert.com
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- Grievance Redressal Policy
- About Us
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Contact the Editorial Team
For editorial corrections, story suggestions, guest posting, or clarifications, contact:
contact@salaryalert.com
https://www.salaryalert.com/contact-us