The Economic Times

8th Pay Commission-NC-JCM meeting details: Deadline extension; Old Pension Scheme revival; key recommendations from top employee body

Central government employees' representatives met with the 8th Pay Commission, requesting a deadline extension for memorandum submissions to May 31, 2026. Key discussions included the revival of the Old Pension Scheme and proposals for separate meeting times for various employee bodies. The NC-JCM also urged the commission to visit industries like Railways and Defence to assess working conditions.