Latest Standing Committee of National Council JCM Meeting Details – 8th Pay Commission Discussion

नेशनल काउंसिल की स्टैंडिंग कमिटी की JCM मीटिंग की लेटेस्ट जानकारी – 8वें पे कमीशन पर चर्चा

Letter to All Members of National Council – JCM & Constituent Organizations

An extended meeting of the Staff Side Members of the Standing Committee of National Council – JCM was held at New Delhi on 15/11/2025. The meeting discussed the Gazette Notification dated 03/11/2025 issued by the Government of India regarding the appointment of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) and its Terms of Reference (ToR). The future course of action by the Staff Side of National Council – JCM was also deliberated.

Participants in the Meeting

The following representatives of various constituent organizations attended the meeting:

Shri M. Raghaviah, Shiva Gopal Mishra, S.N. Pathak, J.R. Bhosle, Guman Singh, C. Srikumar, B.C. Sharma, Rupak Sarkar, Tapas Bose, Amal Kumar Das, Ashok Kumar Singh, Mukesh Kumar Singh, P.U. Khadse, Shivaji Vasareddy and L. N. Pathak.

Discussion on 8th CPC Terms of Reference

The Secretary (Staff Side) and Leader (Staff Side) welcomed the participants and explained the Terms of Reference of the 8th CPC. Suggestions received from various organizations were also discussed in detail. All representatives presented their views and proposals.

After detailed discussion, the following decisions were taken unanimously:

Decision 1: Letter to Prime Minister Regarding Amendments in ToR

A letter will be addressed to the Hon’ble Prime Minister with copies to:

Hon’ble Finance Minister
Cabinet Secretary
Secretary, Department of Expenditure
Secretary, DoPT

The letter will seek amendments in the Terms of Reference including:

Restoration of Old Pension Scheme (OPS)
Revision of pensionary benefits for existing pensioners and family pensioners
Deletion of the clause referring to “unfunded cost of non-contributory pension scheme”

Decision 2: Preparation of Memorandum for 8th CPC

All constituent organizations have been requested to submit their views and inputs for preparing the Staff Side memorandum to be submitted to the 8th CPC.

Key Topics for Submission

Fixation of Minimum Wage with full justification
Fitment Factor for existing employees
Fixation of Highest Salary
Proposed Pay Structure and Annual Increment
Pay fixation on Promotion and MACP
Date of effect of 8th CPC recommendations
Revision of Special Pay
Classification of Posts
Gramin Dak Sevaks
Allowances and Advances
Transport Allowance
Deputation Duty Allowance
Travelling Allowance
Children Education Allowance
Daily Allowance
Overtime Allowance
Risk & Hardship Allowance
Night Duty Allowance
Patient Care / Nursing Allowance
Special Allowances in NE Region & High Altitude Areas
Housing Facilities & HBA
House Rent Allowance
Promotion Policy & MACP Scheme
Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme
Leave Related Issues
Leave Travel Concession
Medical Facilities (CSMA Rules & CGHS)
Women Employees Issues
Compassionate Appointment
Regularization of Contract/Casual Employees
Bonus
Parity between Secretariat & Field Offices
Transfer Policy
Service Litigation Matters
Restoration of Old Pension Scheme
Revision of Pension for pre-01/01/2026 pensioners
Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity & Commutation of Pension
Effective functioning of JCM Scheme
Miscellaneous Issues

All constituent organizations must submit their views with supporting documents and judgments (if any) on or before 15/12/2025 via email at nc.jcm.np@gmail.com and also by speed post.

No extension of date will be granted as the Drafting Committee must finalize the Staff Side memorandum in time.

Decision 3: Separate Memorandums by Constituent Organizations

After finalization of the Staff Side memorandum on common service matters, constituent organizations may submit their separate memorandums incorporating cadre-specific and department-specific issues.

The Standing Committee meeting of National Council – JCM marks an important step in shaping the demands of Central Government employees for the 8th Pay Commission. Major focus areas include minimum wage fixation, fitment factor, allowances revision, pension revision, and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme.

Further updates on 8th Pay Commission developments will be closely watched by employees and pensioners across the country.