8th Pay Commission: Nurses Demand Level 10 Pay, 3.25 Fitment Factor and OPS Restoration
At 8th CPC Chandigarh talks, nurse unions (representing over three lakh staff via AINEF/PGIMER) demanded Level 10 entry pay, a 3.25 fitment factor, 5 per cent% annual increments, OPS restoration, and enhanced allowances. Next rounds are on October 7-8 in Bengaluru. Scroll below to know more about the demands of nurses.
The 8th Central Pay Commission wrapped up a two-day consultation in Chandigarh on September 18, with nurse associations pressing for Level 10 entry-level pay, a 3.25 fitment factor, and enhanced allowances affecting over three lakh healthcare workers nationwide.
8th CPC Chandigarh Talks and Scope
Concluded on September 18, the Chandigarh meetings marked a key consultation phase for employee and union stakeholders. The Commissionâs next stakeholder round is scheduled for October 7 and 8 in Bengaluru. CGEGIS Hikes, 70:30 Ratio: Know What Unions Are Demanding From the 8th Pay Commission.
Representing personnel across Central Government hospitals, AIIMS, PGI, and ESIC facilities via the All India NPS Employees Federation (AINEF), associations expressed optimism following the engagement, reports Moneycontrol.
Key Core Demands for Nursing Cadres
- Pay Scale parity: Level 10 entry-level pay for nursing officers, citing upgraded BSc Nursing criteria and alignment with Military Nursing Service recommendations.
- Fitment & Increments: PGIMER nurses have requested a 3.25 fitment factor (up from 2.57 under the 7th CPC) and an annual increment rise from 3 per cent to 5 per cent of basic pay to reflect expanded clinical and digital record duties.
- Allowances & Insurance: Dedicated Night Duty Allowance, Risk and Hardship Allowance under the R1H1 matrix, comprehensive term/health insurance, and a threefold increase in Nursing, Dress, and Special Allowances.
- Regional & Pension Updates: Upgrading Chandigarhâs HRA/TA city category to A1, continuation of Qualification Allowance at two non-absorbable increments, and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). 8th Pay Commission News: Unions Push for 5-Year Salary and Pension Revision Cycles.
"A crucial and highly productive meeting was conducted today between the representatives of the Nurses Welfare Association and the 8th Pay Commission. We remain highly optimistic about achieving favourable results when the final report of the 8th Pay Commission is officially announced,â the Nurses Welfare Association (NWA) stated.
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