NC JCM Staff Side Memorandum Submission to 8th Pay Commission – Key Demands, Minimum Pay, OPS & Allowances

NC JCM स्टाफ़ साइड ने 8वें वेतन आयोग को ज्ञापन सौंपा – मुख्य मांगें, न्यूनतम वेतन, OPS और भत्ते

The Staff Side of the National Council (JCM), under the leadership of its General Secretary Shiva Gopal Mishra, has initiated preparations for submission of its official Memorandum to the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

In a letter addressed to all Constituent Organizations and Staff Side Members of the National Council (JCM), Shri Mishra requested valuable inputs and suggestions on key service matters affecting Central Government employees and pensioners.

Background: Draft Terms of Reference Already Submitted

The Staff Side of National Council (JCM) has already submitted the Draft Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th CPC to the Government based on inputs received from various staff organizations.

A meeting was also held under the Chairmanship of the Secretary (Personnel), Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T), where the Staff Side presented its views and demands for inclusion in the Terms of Reference.

Important: The Staff Side will submit a Common Memorandum covering issues affecting all Central Government employees and pensioners, while individual Federations and Associations will submit separate memorandums for department-specific issues.

Major Topics for Memorandum Submission to 8th CPC

The NC JCM Staff Side has requested inputs on the following major topics:

1. Minimum Pay and Fitment Factor

Fixation of minimum pay with full justification
Model calculations and financial data
Revision of fitment factor for salary fixation

2. Pay Structure and Increment

Revision of pay scales
Merger of existing pay levels
Rate of annual increment

3. Interim Relief and DA Merger

Grant of interim relief till implementation of 8th CPC
Merger of Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay

4. Revision of Allowances

Revision of existing allowances
Demand for introduction of new allowances
Justification with supporting data

5. Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy

Extension up to Post Graduation level
Increase in allowance amount

6. Advances for Employees

Introduction of new advances
Restoration of abolished advances

7. Promotion Policy and MACP Scheme

Revision of MACP scheme
Improved promotion benefits
Benefits under FR 22 (I) a (1)

8. Restoration of Old Pension Scheme (OPS)

Demand for restoration of OPS
Coverage under CCS Pension Rules 1972 / 2021

9. Improvement in Retirement Benefits

Pension revision
Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity
Family Pension improvement
Restoration of commuted pension after 12 years

10. Health Facilities and CGHS

Improvement in CGHS functioning
Better healthcare facilities for employees and pensioners

11. Other Common Issues

Any additional matters affecting employees and pensioners

Deadline for Submission of Inputs

All Constituent Organizations have been requested to submit their inputs with supporting documents, court judgments, illustrations, and calculations.

Last Date for Submission: 30 April 2025

Inputs must be submitted through:

Email (Word format)
Hard copy via Speed Post

Importance of This Memorandum

This memorandum will play a crucial role in deciding:

Minimum salary under 8th Pay Commission
Fitment factor
Pension revision
OPS restoration
Allowances revision
Employee benefits

Impact on Central Government Employees and Pensioners

The recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission will affect more than:

50 lakh Central Government employees
65 lakh pensioners and family pensioners

The preparation of Memorandum by NC JCM Staff Side marks an important step in the 8th Pay Commission process. The demands submitted now will determine future salary, pension, and service conditions of Central Government employees and pensioners.

All employee organizations are expected to actively participate in this process to ensure fair pay revision and social security.

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