8th pay commission for pensioners: The ToR for 8th Pay Commission excludes

The ToR for 8th Pay Commission excludes the portion on examination of "pension and other retirement benefits", employee union AIDEF said in its letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Pensioners raise concerns over the 8th Pay Commission’s Terms of Reference, claiming 69 lakh retirees are left out. Experts and employee groups call for amendments to ensure fair pay and pensions. The Government formally notified the ToR for the 8th Pay Commission on November 3, 2025. The official notification doesn't specifically mention 'pensioners' or 'family pensioners'. However, it talks about review of emoluments, including pay, allowances, and other facilities/benefits, for employees. 8th Pay Commission: Lakhs of pensioners ‘kept out’ of new pay panel’s coverage; union seeks Terms of Reference revision The employees’ body AIDEF has alleged that the newly notified Terms ...