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Pension Restoration: JCM Urges PM to Slash ‘Unfair’ 15-Year Wait to 12 Years in 8th CPC By News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: Dec 31, 2025, 08:30 IST In what could be a massive win for nearly 70 lakh central government pensioners, a high-stakes battle is brewing over the restoration of commuted pension. As the 8th Pay Commission (CPC) begins its deliberations, the National Council (Staff Side) of the Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM) has formally moved a proposal to reduce the recovery period from 15 years to 12 years. The timing is critical. With the 7th CPC era officially ending tonight, the focus has shifted to the “financial logic” of pension recovery. Employee unions argue that the current 15-year rule is a relic of high-interest eras and no longer reflects the economic reality of 2026. The Actuarial Argument: Why 15 Years is Overdue for a Change Under the existing 1981 rules, an employee can “sell” up to 40% of their monthly pension for a lump-sum amount at retirement. However, the government takes 15 years to restore that deduction. The JCM, in its latest memorandum to the Prime Minister, pointed out that the government actually recovers the entire commuted amount—along...

Confederation announces strike on Feb 12, 2026, demanding 8th CPC ToR modification. Check "Dies Non" salary loss rules and DoPT warning here.

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CO/RO Cadre Restructuring 2026 explained: new 40:40:20 ratio, parity with field units, inter-changeability, and faster promotions for admin staff.