Inclusion of Pensioners for Extension of Benefits under the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC): RSCWS writes to FinMin

Inclusion of Pensioners for Extension of Benefits under the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) in view of Gazette Notification: Railways Senior Citizens Welfare Society (RSCWS) writes to the Hon’ble Finance Minister of India vide letter dated 11.11.2025

Railways Senior Citizens Welfare Society (RSCWS)
(Estd 1991, Regd. No.1881- Under Registration of Societies Act)
Affiliated to Bharat Pensioners’ Samaj (BPS), Former Member,
SCOVA (Standing Committee for Voluntary Agencies)
Dedicated to the cause of Pensioners since 1991

No. RSCWS/CHD/FM/2025-22

Dated: 11-11-2025

The Hon’ble Finance Minister of India
Ministry of Finance,
Government of India
North Block, New Delhi – 110001

Subject: Inclusion of Pensioners for Extension of Benefits under the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) in view of Gazette Notification.

Respected Madam,

1. With due respect, this memorandum is submitted for your kind consideration regarding the extension of benefits of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) to Central Government pensioners and family pensioners, in accordance with the principles of parity and justice as enshrined in previous CPC recommendations and government notifications.

2. The Government of India, vide Gazette Notification pertaining to the constitution and implementation of the 8th CPC, has laid the foundation for revising the pay structure of serving Central Government employees. These very serving employees will retire one day and become PENSIONERS to carry along with them the benefits of 8th pay commission. It is therefore humbly submitted that, in line with the long-standing practice and equitable principles followed since the 5th CPC, similar revision and fitment benefits should be extended to all existing pensioners and family pensioners to ensure uniformity and social security for the retired community.

3. Pensioners constitute a vulnerable segment of society that depends primarily on their post-retirement benefits to meet the rising costs of living, healthcare, and other extended family essential needs. The linkage of pension revision with pay commission awards has been a consistent policy of the Government, recognizing that pension is a deferred wage and forms an integral part of the service conditions of government employees.

4. Therefore, it is earnestly requested that the terms of reference of the 8th CPC be expressly expanded or clarified through an amendment or follow-up notification to include recommendations for revision of pension and family pension for all future categories of Central Government retirees, including those covered under pre-7th CPC scales.

5. Furthermore, it is suggested that the methodology for pension revision may follow a uniform fitment factor as recommended for serving employees, ensuring parity between past, present & future pensioners in accordance with the principles laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in D.S. Nakara & Others vs. Union of India (1983).

6. We, therefore, request your kind intervention to direct the concerned departments—particularly the Department of Expenditure and Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare—to ensure that pensioners are explicitly included within the scope and benefits of the 8th CPC in the upcoming implementation orders.

7. Comparison of 6th, 7th & 8th Central Pay Commissions

In view of the above comparative table under the aspect pension in the 6th6th & 7th7th CPC, there is a clear mention of improved pension and parity for pre 2016 retirees respectively, whereas in 8th8th CPC this aspect is restricted to NPS /OPS which is creating confusion. Therefore, this aspect should be clarified with special mentioning of the pensioners and family pensioners.

In summary, we request:

1. Explicit inclusion of pensioners and family pensioners under the ambit of 8th CPC benefits.
2. Application of the same fitment factor and revision formula as applicable to serving employees.
3. Early issuance of clarificatory instructions to avoid ambiguity and delay in pension revision.

We trust the Government will uphold its commitment to the welfare of pensioners who have rendered long and dedicated service to the nation. We remain hopeful that this representation will receive your kind consideration and necessary action.

With highest regards,

(G.P. Singh)
Secretary General,
Railway Senior Citizen Welfare Society
(Chandigarh-Panchkula-Mohali)

Copy for kind information to:-
1. Secretary, Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
2. Secretary, DoPT.
3. Secretary General, BPS