PSNM Submits Memorandum to 8th Pay Commission: Major Demands for Pay Revision and Service Reforms

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PSNM Submits Memorandum to 8th Pay Commission: Major Demands for Pay Revision and Service Reforms



The Pragatisheel Shikshak Nyaya Manch (PSNM) has submitted a detailed memorandum to the 8th Central Pay Commission, outlining wide-ranging demands including a substantial increase in minimum pay, restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, and comprehensive reforms in allowances and service conditions.

According to reports, the submission was made ahead of the 30 April deadline for stakeholder inputs and is considered one of the most extensive proposals submitted so far.

Representation and Context

The Pragatisheel Shikshak Nyaya Manch represents central government teachers working in Union Territories, particularly in institutions such as Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.

Under the current framework of the 7th Pay Commission, Level-1 employees receive a basic pay of ₹18,000, with a fitment factor of 2.57 and an annual increment of 3%. PSNM has proposed a comprehensive revision of these parameters.

Key Demands by PSNM

Revision of Minimum Pay and Fitment Factor

  • Minimum basic pay for Level-1 employees to be increased to ₹50,000–₹60,000
  • Fitment factor to be raised to 3.83

Annual Increment and Dearness Allowance

  • Annual increment to be increased from 3% to 6–7%
  • Dearness Allowance (DA) to be merged with basic pay once it exceeds 50%

Housing and Transport Allowances

  • House Rent Allowance (HRA) to be revised to 12%, 24%, and 36%, up from the current 10%, 20%, and 30%
  • Transport Allowance to be increased to a minimum of ₹9,000, with future revisions linked to DA

Education and Digital Support

  • Children Education Allowance to be raised from ₹2,800 to ₹7,000 per month per child
  • Introduction of a Digital Support Allowance of ₹2,000 per month to cover broadband and technology-related expenses

Promotion and Career Progression

  • Time-bound promotions at 6, 12, 18, and 24 years of service
  • Promotion from TGT to PGT within 6–7 years, compared to the current waiting period of 15–20 years

Medical and Insurance Benefits

  • Implementation of a 100% cashless medical system covering both OPD and IPD services
  • Increase in Group Insurance coverage from ₹1 crore to ₹2 crore
  • Extension of CGHS benefits post-retirement

Retirement and Terminal Benefits

  • Earned leave encashment limit increased from 300 to 400 days
  • Gratuity ceiling raised from ₹25 lakh to ₹50 lakh
  • Retirement age extended from 60 to 65 years

Pension Reforms

  • Restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) by discontinuing the National Pension System (NPS) and Unified Pension Scheme
  • Introduction of a pension framework similar to One Rank One Pension (OROP) for civil employees

Conclusion

The memorandum submitted by the Pragatisheel Shikshak Nyaya Manch reflects a comprehensive set of demands aimed at improving salary structures, career progression, and post-retirement security for central government teachers.

As the 8th Central Pay Commission reviews stakeholder inputs, proposals such as these are expected to play a significant role in shaping the final recommendations.

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