India, May 17 -- The staff representatives of the National Council-Joint Consultative Machinery (NCJM) have put forward a broad set of demands related to salary revision, pension benefits, allowances, and service conditions ahead of the proposed 8th Pay Commission.

These issues were discussed during the 49th NCJM meeting, which was held on May 11, 2026 and chaired by Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan. Central government employees and pensioners are closely watching developments related to the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), especially on matters such as the fitment factor, pension revision, allowances, promotions, and the future of pension schemes like the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).

Staff Side Submits Detailed Memorandum to 8th CPC

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