Central Government Employees Salary Hike: The Central Government has indicated that the 8th Pay Commission will be formed soon. Crores of central employees-pensioners will benefit from this. Several demands arose in the meeting like OPS restoration, DA Arrears, Promotion Rules and Cashless treatment.
8th pay commission update: More than 1 crore central employees and pensioners across the country are going to get a big relief. The central government has indicated that a big decision can be taken soon regarding the 8th Pay Commission. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has assured that discussion is going on with the state governments and the formal announcement of the formation of the commission will be made soon. In fact, the 8th Pay Commission was announced in January 2025, but till now its panel members were being delayed by appointment and term of reference (TOR). The Government Employees National Confederation (GENC), which represented employees, met Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on 4 August 2025 and discussed his demands. Employees demanded the delay in the formation of commission, abolishing NPS-UPS and restoring the old pension scheme (OPS). Let’s know the major issues arising in the meeting and the government’s response …
When will the 8th Pay Commission be formed?
The meeting started with this issue. Employees’ organizations clearly stated that the commission should be formed as soon as possible. On this, Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh assured that talks are going on with the state governments and the formation of the commission will be announced soon.
NPS and UPS finished OPS restored
The organization demanded the abolition of the National Pension System (NPS) and Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) and emphasized the return of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). The minister, showing seriousness on this subject, organized an immediate meeting of GENC with the Pension Secretary.
DA Arrears releasing
During the Kovid-19, the demand for the 18-month-old DA Arrirs was raised loudly by the employees. However, the government made it clear that there was no idea of releasing it. Meaning the government has rejected this demand.
Increase the quota of sympathetic appointments
Employee organizations appealed to increase the 5% limit for sympathy appointments. The minister said that this limit is fixed by legal orders and it is not possible to increase it at the moment.
Demand to reduce pension restoration period
Genc said that pension restoration should be in 12 years instead of 15 years. The minister replied that the department has already clarified its stand on this and there is no possibility of change in it.
Relief in promotion regulations, flexibility in holidays
On the demand to reduce the minimum duration for promotion, the minister said that it will be placed before the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. There was also a demand to convert Half Pay Leave to a communicable leave without medical certificate for 3 days. Considering this, the minister assured the concerned department to conduct an inquiry.
Cashless treatment facility in hospitals
Employees complained that CGHS and CS (MA) hospitals have difficulties due to lack of cashless treatment facilities. On this, the minister assured that it would be seriously discussed with the Ministry of Health.
JCM meeting should be regular
The organization raised questions when the meetings of JCM (Joint Consultation Mechanism) were not regular. The minister said that the ministries have already been instructed and now it will be implemented more strictly.
East soldiers salary and leave increase
The problem of fixing the salary of ex -servicemen and leave incumbency was also kept in the meeting. The minister said that the matter is currently under consideration and a solution will be found soon.
Equal recruitment rules for general cadre
It was advisable to make uniform recruitment rules in a normal cadre such as fire fighting staff. Minister Jitendra Singh agreed on this and said that the proposal would be seriously reviewed.
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