8th Pay Commission Latest News: Central government school teachers have submitted a fresh set of demands to the 8th Pay Commission, covering pension, retirement age, leave, promotions and healthcare benefits. The demands were raised by a central government school teachers’ organisation under the All India NPS Employees’ Federation (AINPSEF) during a meeting with the commission in New Delhi on August 7. The delegation included representatives associated with Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, Delhi government schools, Delhi MCD and NDMC schools, along with schools in Union Territories.
8th Pay Commission Latest News: Teachers Demand Uniform Pay And Allowances
The teachers’ body has sought uniform pay, allowances and service conditions for central government school teachers posted in different parts of the country. The organisation has argued that teachers working in locations such as Delhi, Bihar and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands should receive comparable pay and benefits, while differences in living costs across regions should also be taken into account.
8th Pay Commission Latest News: Teachers Seek Restoration Of OPS
The restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) is one of the major demands submitted by the teachers’ body. Central government employees covered under the National Pension System (NPS) have also been offered the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). However, the teachers’ organisation has sought the restoration of the earlier pension framework. AINPSEF has previously raised pension-related demands before the 8th Pay Commission, including an OPS option for eligible NPS subscribers.
8th Pay Commission Latest News: Central Teachers Demand Retirement Age Of 65
The teachers’ body has proposed increasing the retirement age of central government school teachers from 60 to 65 years. AINPSEF had previously raised the same demand before the 8th Pay Commission. The organisation has pointed to the retirement age applicable to teachers covered under the University Grants Commission as part of its argument for the proposal. If accepted, the proposal would increase the service period for central government school teachers by five years.
8th Pay Commission Latest News: Teachers Seek 14 Casual And 30 Earned Leaves
The teachers’ organisation has also proposed changes to annual leave entitlements. The demands include 14 casual leaves, 30 earned leaves and 20 medical leaves every year. It has also sought Child Care Leave for male teachers who are the sole employed parent. The body has further demanded cashless medical facilities during service as part of its proposed changes to employee benefits.
8th Pay Commission Latest News: Delhi Teachers Seek Healthcare Choice After Retirement
For Delhi government teachers, the organisation has sought an option to choose between the Delhi Government Employees’ Health Scheme and the Central Government Health Scheme after retirement. The proposal is aimed at giving eligible retired teachers greater choice in accessing government healthcare benefits.
8th Pay Commission Latest News: Teachers Seek Changes In Promotion Rules
The teachers’ body has also proposed changes to the promotion structure for school principals. It has sought 50% of principal vacancies through departmental promotion, along with a 25% examination quota. The organisation has also proposed creating a new promotional post of Head of Subject, with a proposed grade pay of ₹5,400.
8th Pay Commission Latest News: Higher Grade Pay Demanded For Vice Principals
Another demand concerns the grade pay of vice principals. The teachers’ body has proposed increasing it to ₹6,600. For Delhi government teachers, it has sought a 100% promotional quota for the post of vice principal. These proposals focus on improving career progression and promotional opportunities for teachers.
8th Pay Commission Latest News: Teacher Demands Are Not Final Decisions
The latest demands come as the 8th Pay Commission continues its consultations with employee associations and other stakeholder groups. The commission is required to consider factors such as economic conditions, fiscal prudence, the cost of non-contributory pension schemes and the potential impact of its recommendations on state government finances.
Importantly, the demands submitted by the teachers’ organisation are proposals from employee representatives and are not decisions of the 8th Pay Commission or the Central Government. The commission will consider representations from stakeholders before finalising its recommendations.
