8th CPC Memorandum Submission Flaws Identified by NC JCM and writes to Member Secretary, 8th CPC

8th CPC Memorandum Submission Flaws Identified by NC JCM and writes to Member Secretary, 8th CPC. The recently highlighted 8th CPC memorandum submission flaws have sparked serious concern among central government employees. The Staff Side of the National Council (JCM) has formally requested urgent modifications to ensure a fair, inclusive, and effective submission process.

Why the 8th CPC Memorandum Submission Flaws Demand Immediate Attention

The 8th Central Pay Commission invited stakeholders to submit memoranda under nine themes. However, several technical and procedural restrictions are making meaningful participation difficult.

Key 8th CPC Memorandum Submission Flaws Identified by NC JCM

Below are the major issues flagged by the Staff Side in their official letter to the Member Secretary of the 8th CPC.

1. Restrictive Word Limit

The current cap of 3,500 characters (about 500 words) is far too low for complex policy arguments. The demand is to raise it to at least 1,000 words per theme.

2. No Structured Sub-questions

The online format does not allow systematic responses to sub-questions under each theme. A clear, structured provision is needed.

3. No Option to Demand Old Pension Scheme (OPS)

Employees under NPS and UPS face serious grievances. The popular demand for restoring the non-contributory CCS (Pension) Rules must be accommodated.

4. Exclusion of Pensioners’ Issues

Retirees have major concerns: parity, commutation restoration, and enhancement. A dedicated pensioners’ section is missing.

5. No Separate Section for Women Employees

Issues like safety, maternity benefits, menstrual welfare, child care leave (CCL), and workplace equity need a distinct provision.

6. No Space for Department-Specific Issues

Every department has unique operational and cadre problems. A separate submission category is required.

7. Unreasonably Early Deadline

The deadline for department-specific memoranda should be extended to 31st May 2026 to allow nationwide consultations.

8. Very Low Attachment Size Limit

The current 2 MB attachment limit is too restrictive. Stakeholders need at least 10 MB to upload reports and data annexures. Also, email and hard copy submissions must be allowed.

These 8th CPC memorandum submission flaws must be resolved urgently to ensure justice for millions of employees and pensioners.

Full Text of the Official Letter from NC JCM

Shiva Gopal Mishra
Secretary

National Council (Staff Side)
Joint Consultative Machinery
for Central Government Employees
13- C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001

No.NC-JCM-2026/8th CPC

April 1, 2026

To

Shri Pankaj Jain, Member Secretary
8th Central Pay Commission
7th Floor, Chanderlok Building, Janpath, New Delhi.

Sub: Forwarding of important points for the consideration of 8th CPC so as to enable the Staff Side of NC JCM / Unions / Federations / Associations / employees to submit the memorandum to the 8th CPC in a constructive manner.

Ref: This Office letter of even number dated 11/03/2026

In continuation of our above referred letter and also our informal meeting with your goodself I wish to draw your kind attention on certain important issues concerning the submission process and the 9 themes given by the 8th CPC for submission of memorandum to the 8th CPC. These concerns are being widely expressed by the stakeholders and require necessary modifications to ensure a more inclusive, comprehensive and effective submission system.

1. Word limit

The current limit of 3500 characters which is equivalent to 500 words is insufficient to adequately present our detailed views, logic, data and justifications on complex matters. It is therefore requested that the word limit may be extended at least up to 1000 words for each theme to enable meaningful and complete submissions.

2. Provisions to sub questions / sub titles under the 9 themes

At present the structured format does not clearly facilitate responses to all sub questions / sub titles under each main question / theme. A structured provision should be made to ensure that the respondents can address each sub question systematically without any restrictions.

3. Provisions for submitting views for review of NPS / UPS and for restoration of Old Pension Scheme

The employees who are governed under NPS and who have opted for UPS are having innumerable problems / grievance and issues and the Government employees should not be subjected to a contributory Pension Scheme. The popular demand of the Central Government Employees is for restoration of the non-contributory Pension Scheme under CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 (now 2021). Therefore a provision may be made to submit the stakeholders views in this regard.

4. Inclusion of pensioners issues

Considering the significant role and concerns of pensioners, a dedicated provision should be made to specifically address pension related issues, including retirement benefits, revisions, parity in pension, Restoration of the commuted value of pension, enhancement of pension and other welfare measures.

5. Welfare provisions on women employees

A separate section should be incorporated to address issues related to women employees, including safety, maternity benefits, menstrual welfare, CCL issues, workplace equity and welfare schemes.

6. Department specific issues

Different departments under the Government of India face unique problems / challenges / operations issues and cadre specific issues. Therefore, a provision should be made to allow submissions on department specific concerns for better policy formulation.

7. Extension of date

The date for submission of the separate memorandum on department-specific issues may be extended up to 31-05-2026 since the Staff Side of NC (JCM), Federations, Unions and Associations requires some time for consultation with their constituent organizations/affiliates who are spread over the length and breadth of the country.

8. Enhancement of attachment size limit

In addition to online submission of the memorandum, Stakeholders especially the Staff Side of NC (JCM), Federations, Unions, Associations should be allowed to submit their representation via E-mail and through hard copy. This will ensure accessibility, reduce technical barriers and provide an alternative mode of communication.

The current attachment size limit of 2 MB is restrictive, especially when submitting detailed documents, reports and data annexures. It is requested that the limit may please be increased to at least 10 MB to facilitate comprehensive submission.

The above issues may please be considered positively in its true spirit and a positive decision may be taken in this regard.

We also would like to meet the 8th Central Pay Commission on any convenient date after 13-04-2026.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,

(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
Secretary

The 8th CPC memorandum submission flaws are neither minor nor technical. They directly impact the ability of millions of stakeholders to present their case. The Staff Side of NC JCM has made reasonable, evidence-based demands. The 8th Central Pay Commission must act positively and urgently to remove these barriers. Only then can the Pay Commission receive truly representative inputs for a fair and justified pay revision.