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8th Pay Commission: Teachers seek OPS return, retirement age 65
The government told the Lok Sabha that the 8th Pay Commission has 18 months from its constitution on 3 November 2025 to submit its recommendations, with a deadline of May 2027. The…
The Story in Brief
The government told the Lok Sabha that the 8th Pay Commission has 18 months from its constitution on 3 November 2025 to submit its recommendations, with a deadline of May 2027. The commission's recommendations will affect an estimated 35.77 lakh civilian employees and 33.76 lakh pensioners, excluding Defence pensioners, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said.
Meanwhile, central government school teachers' representatives have placed demands before the commission including restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and an increase in retirement age from 60 to 65, as reported by Outlook Money via ABP Live. They have also sought changes in leave, promotions, and healthcare provisions. The commission continues consultations with stakeholders across states.
The Indian Opinion
The 8th Pay Commission has revived hopes of a pay hike and pension security, but the government's latest statement makes clear that no recommendations have been finalised. Teachers are demanding a return to the Old Pension Scheme and a retirement age of 65, echoing a wider push from employee unions. However, restoring OPS would mean a return to the unfunded pension liability that prompted the shift to NPS in 2004. The commission must balance employee welfare with fiscal sustainability. The key number to watch is the eventual cost of OPS restoration, which will be known only when the report is submitted by May 2027.
Sources (2): news.abplive.com, livemint.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
