AITUC submitted its memorandum to 8th CPC Chairperson Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai in March 2026, ahead of the stakeholder consultation deadline of April 30, 2026.
Key Demands of AITUC to the 8th CPC:
Fitment Factor of 3.0 – to ensure a meaningful real salary increase for all employees
Restoration of Old Pension Scheme (OPS) – abolishing the National Pension System (NPS) for central government employees
Reduction of pension commutation restoration period from 15 years to 11 years
Minimum pay of at least Rs 26,000 per month at the entry level
AITUC argued that with inflation consistently eroding real wages over the past decade, a fitment factor of 3.0 is the bare minimum needed to restore the purchasing power of central government employees. The union also pointed out that the NPS exposes employees to market risk and fails to provide the social security guarantee that OPS offered.
The 8th CPC is expected to finalise its recommendations before mid-2027. Revised salaries and pensions are expected to be effective from January 1, 2026, with arrears to be settled post implementation.