8th Pay Commission Big Update: Rs 69,000 Minimum Pay, 3.83 Fitment Factor, To OPS; Key Demands Of NC-JCM

8th Pay Commission Update: The draft committee of the National Council-Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) staff submitted its final memorandum to the 8th central pay commission (8th CPC), demanding a minimum pay of Rs 69,000, an annual increment of 6 per cent, fitment factor at 3.83, bringing back of old Pension Scheme, and 30 per cent minimum house rent allowance for central government employees and pensioners. 

The proposal was formulated taking into account the estimated household expenses on food, healthcare, fuel, housing, education and other essential needs. The committee has stipulated that the pension should be 67 per cent of the last salary received, and the survivor's pension should be 50 per cent.

According to a report in the Economic Times, the association has put forth other demands as well, including the accumulation of Compassionate appointments of 100 per cent, and Group Insurance for Group ‘C’ should be Rs 1 crore and for Group ‘B’ should be Rs 1.5 crore. The proposal also includes a compensation of Rs 2 crore for employees losing life in accidents.

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Demand For Leaves

45 days paternity leave to male employees, 60 days parent care leave in entire service, 20 days EL encashment on LTC, 30 days minimum bonus to be guaranteed on actual basic Pay and DA, are the key demands of the association. 

New Appointment 

Meanwhile, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of two officers – Smitha Mol MS and Ambica Anand – to the 8th Central Pay Commission under the Department of Expenditure on a lateral transfer basis.

Smitha, who is currently serving as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has been appointed as Deputy Secretary under the 8th CPC. Ambica, currently serving as Director in the Ministry of Steel, has been appointed as Director under the 8th CPC.

8th Pay Commission 

The Eighth Central Pay Commission was constituted by the Government of India on November 3, 2025, days ahead of the 7th pay commission expiry on December 31, 2025.  

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The newly constituted commission is currently in its active consultation phase. The pay commission is expected to take effect from January 1, 2026; the actual implementation and payment of revised salaries will likely occur in late 2026 or 2027.