Defence civilian employees have asked the 8th Pay Commission for pay scales, promotions, and benefits on par with Railway employees. The All India Defence Employees’ Federation also wants risk and hardship allowances aligned with uniformed personnel, alongside changes covering minimum pay, pension, and medical benefits. The demand could reshape how compensation and welfare benefits are structured for defence civilians.
The All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF) has submitted a memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission, seeking a Rs 69,000 minimum pay for defence civilian employees and a 3.833 fitment factor. AIDEF also demands higher risk and hardship allowances and revised cadre structures and pay scales for technical and clerical roles, aiming to better reflect field challenges.
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A probationary officer at Bank of Baroda went viral after posting their first salary slip for 40 days, showing an in-hand pay of Rs 98,745. The buzz isn’t just about the number, but about the package of allowances and benefits like accommodation and medical support, reigniting interest in public sector bank jobs and their long-term security.
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