8th Pay Commission Pension: 7 Major Demands Include 67% Minimum Pension, Higher Benefits From Age 65

The 8th Central Pay Commission has become a major focus for central government pensioners, with employee and pensioner organisations placing several proposals before the commission that could significantly change retirement benefits if accepted.

Among the key demands are fixing pension at at least 67% of the last pay drawn or the average salary of the final 10 months, increasing pension benefits progressively from the age of 65, reducing the pension commutation restoration period and revising pensions for employees who retired before January 1, 2026.

Pensioner groups have also sought changes related to Dearness Relief (DR), gratuity, family pension and pension-scheme choices.

However, pensioners should note an important distinction: these are demands submitted by employee and pensioner organisations. They have not yet become final government decisions or approved 8th Pay Commission recommendations.

Why the 8th Pay Commission Matters for Pensioners

The 8th Central Pay Commission is expected to have implications not only for serving central government employees but also for pensioners and defence personnel.

According to the supplied report, the commission, headed by Justice (Retd.) Ranjana Prakash Desai, has been collecting suggestions through consultations with st