8th Pay Commission talks spark deadline extension demand and Old Pension Scheme push

Published on 4 May 2026

May 31 2026 memo push puts pension debate front row

Central government employee representatives met the 8th Pay Commission and pressed for a deadline extension on memoranda submissions till May 31, 2026. They also pushed for revival of the Old Pension Scheme and asked for separate meeting slots for different employee bodies. The NC-JCM further urged the commission to visit sectors like Railways and Defence to directly assess working conditions.

Memorandum submission deadline sought to be extended to May 31 2026
NC JCM renewed calls for reviving the Old Pension Scheme
Employee bodies want separate meeting times for smoother discussions
Commission asked to inspect Railways and Defence working conditions

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8th Pay Commission talks spark deadline extension demand and Old Pension Scheme push

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