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.
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.
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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.
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