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8th Pay Commission draft demands Rs 69000 minimum pay and 3 83 fitment factor for govt staff

8th Pay Commission draft demands Rs 69000 minimum pay and 3 83 fitment factor for govt staff

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.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
8th Pay Commission demand Rs 72000 minimum and 4x fitment factor sparks debate

8th Pay Commission demand Rs 72000 minimum and 4x fitment factor sparks debate

The Bharatiya Pratiraksha Mazdoor Sangh (BPMS) has tabled bold proposals for the 8th Pay Commission, seeking a minimum basic pay of Rs 72,000 and a fitment factor of 4.0. It also wants annual increments to rise from 3% to 6% and salary calculations to cover five family units, arguing for a major upgrade in pay structure.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Pensioners warn 8th CPC portal glitches could block submissions, ask for deadline extension

Pensioners warn 8th CPC portal glitches could block submissions, ask for deadline extension

Bharat Pensioners Samaj (BPS) and NCCPA have urged the 8th Pay Commission to fix issues with the memorandum submission portal. BPS cited technical glitches and demanded alternative submission options plus a deadline extension, while NCCPA asked for more sub-questions to ensure pensions-related concerns are covered in detail. The push comes ahead of the memorandum submissions window.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
8th Pay Commission push pensioners want one rank one pension higher gratuity and old scheme back

8th Pay Commission push pensioners want one rank one pension higher gratuity and old scheme back

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.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Employee unions report website glitches as 8th Pay Commission memo deadline sparks extension demand

Employee unions report website glitches as 8th Pay Commission memo deadline sparks extension demand

Central government employee bodies including NC-JCM and AIDEF say they’re running into technical glitches while submitting memorandums for the 8th Pay Commission. They’ve asked for an extension of the submission deadline to May 31, 2026, arguing the portal issues could block timely filings. But the Pay Commission is reportedly holding firm on the April 30 deadline.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
8th Pay Commission NC JCM demands minimum basic pay jump to Rs 69000 from Rs 18000

8th Pay Commission NC JCM demands minimum basic pay jump to Rs 69000 from Rs 18000

NC-JCM is pushing for a major change under the 8th Pay Commission, arguing that minimum basic pay should rise dramatically from Rs 18,000 to Rs 69,000. The draft uses a “minimum pay” approach based on monthly food basket rates—covering protein, dairy, fruits, vegetables and daily essentials—and also wants calculations expanded to five family units instead of three.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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