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News India Live, Digital Desk: A very big news is coming for lakhs of central government employees and pensioners. If the new demands prepared for the 8th Pay Commission are approved by the government, then there may be a historic jump in the salaries and allowances of the employees. The Draft Committee of the National Council (NC-JCM) has submitted its final recommendations, presenting the complete outline of changes to be implemented from January 1, 2026. In view of rising inflation, maximum emphasis has been laid on basic salary and pension security in these proposals.
Minimum salary of ₹69,000 and fitment factor of 3.83
The most important demand of this memorandum is to increase the minimum basic salary from the current ₹ 18,000. ₹69,000 Have to do. The committee for this Fitment factor of 3.83 Is suggested. If this is implemented, there will be a huge increase not only in the salary of the existing employees but also in the pension of the pensioners. The committee urges that these amendments should be implemented across the country from January 1, 2026 without any delay.
6% annual increment and simplification of pay matrix
Annually to keep the financial condition of the employees in line with inflation. 6% increment has been proposed. Along with this, major changes in the pay structure have been recommended. According to the draft, the existing provisions of the 7th Pay Commission 18 levels reduced to just 7 major pay scales It has been suggested to be included in. This will simplify the promotion process and make it easier to understand the pay matrix. In the new structure, the basic salary of mid-level employees can reach ₹1.35 lakh to ₹2.15 lakh.
Restoration of old pension (OPS) and guarantee of promotion.
The committee took a very strict stance regarding pension security. Old Pension Scheme (OPS) There has been a demand to restore it, especially for those employees recruited after January 1, 2004. Other than this:
pension as final salary 67% It is proposed to decide.
to family pension 50% It is recommended to keep.
Every employee must have at least 30 years of service 5 promotion Or it has been said to ensure financial upgrade.
Improvement in allowances and new structure of social security
The memorandum suggests several important changes to strengthen social security:
HRA: Proposal to increase House Rent Allowance to minimum 30%.
live: New provisions like increasing maternity leave to 240 days and longer paternity leave and parent care leave.
Insurance and Compensation: Demand to increase the amount of compensation and improve insurance cover on death while on duty.
Leave Encashment: It has been suggested to remove its existing limit.
