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.
The All India NPS Employees’ Federation has met the 8th Pay Commission leadership, seeking major changes for federal staff. It wants NPS subscribers under the central government to be able to opt into the Old Pension Scheme after meeting service-period conditions. The group also pushed to raise the retirement age for central government teachers to 65.
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An employee body for central government teachers in Union Territories has submitted a memorandum ahead of the 8th Pay Commission, demanding a minimum basic pay of Rs 50,000 and a fitment factor up to 3.83. It also calls for higher allowances, restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, and improved career progression for better long term growth.
The draft memorandum by NC-JCM for the 8th Pay Commission presses for a Rs 69,000 minimum basic pay and a 3.83 fitment factor, alongside an annual 6% increment. It also proposes restructuring pay levels, mandating at least five promotions during service, and restoring the Old Pension Scheme for employees and pensioners.
A 51-page memorandum from NC-JCM to the 8th Pay Commission is putting central government pensioners’ rights at the forefront. It demands the same fitment factor for employees and pensioners, higher gratuity up to Rs 75 lakh, and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme. The memo also seeks a reduced pension commutation period and expanded CGHS facilities.
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