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Status Alert: July 2026 DA is statistically 63% (pending Cabinet OM). All 8th CPC figures are multi-scenario models.
Floor Protection Analysis

8th Pay Commission Minimum Pension Expectations

In Central Government service, the minimum pension is statutory policy set at 50% of the minimum basic pay in Pay Level 1.

7th CPC Baseline
₹9,000 / mo

50% of ₹18,000 entry basic

NC-JCM Demand
₹34,500 / mo

50% of ₹69,000 demand (3.833×)

BPMS Demand
₹36,000 / mo

50% of ₹72,000 demand (4.0×)

Union Demand (Not Approved)Formal representation or memorandum submitted by employee federations to the 8th CPC
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Source: CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 & Staff Side JCM Memorandums
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