The General Secretary of the NC-JCM Staff Side officially denied rumors on August 30, 2026, regarding the potential discontinuation of pensions for retired central government employees under the 8th Pay Commission.
Discussions regarding the new pay structure are ongoing, with proposals for a fitment factor between 3.61 and 4.00, which could significantly increase the basic salary for government staff.
The government is expected to finalize the recommendations soon, with employees closely monitoring the potential impact on arrears and annual increments, which are currently proposed to rise by 3% to 6%.