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.
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