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8th Pay Commission NPS fight grows as workers demand assured pension amid market loss fears
Economy
Published on 11 May 2026
Federation wants a floor pension formula—50 percent plus DA
Central government employees are worried that the New Pension System leaves their retirement corpus exposed to market swings. The All India NPS Employees Federation has asked for an assured pension for 8th Pay Commission workers, proposing a guarantee of 50% of last-drawn salary plus DA, arguing the current NPS-linked payouts can fall short—particularly for those with shorter service or lower pay.
- Employees fear NPS retirement wealth could shrink due to market fluctuations
- Federation proposes an assured pension tied to last-drawn salary and DA
- Claim: current NPS returns can yield inadequate pensions for some workers
- Special concern for employees with shorter service or lower pay levels
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