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The debate pits the guaranteed benefits of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS)—a fixed 50% of the last drawn salary plus DA—against the market-linked, higher-return potential, but inherent risk of the National Pension System (NPS). OPS offers salary security; NPS offers growth opportunity.





The 8th Pay Commission has sparked debate on whether the government will shift from the fixed pay matrix to a more flexible, private-style pay band system. With rising skill-based roles and digital projects, many employees expect reforms that link pay to performance, skills and responsibilities.








The 8th Central Pay Commission has been announced, but employee federations like AIDEF are concerned as the Terms of Reference (ToR) do not mention when the new pay structure will begin. They urge the government to follow the 10-year pattern and implement it from January 1, 2026.








The 8th Pay Commission has begun its work to review salaries and pensions for 1.2 crore central government employees and pensioners. The panel is led by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, along with Professor Pulak Ghosh and IAS officer Pankaj Jain. Expectations are high for fair pay revision.



