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8th CPC- Will govt restore Old Pension Scheme?
Published 24 July 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis 8th Pay Commission latest news: Central government employee bodies are demanding the Old Pension Scheme's restoration from the 8th Pay Commission. However, the government
Synopsis 8th Pay Commission latest news: Central government employee bodies are demanding the Old Pension Scheme's restoration from the 8th Pay Commission. However, the government has stated no such proposal is currently under consideration.
Employee unions argue the New Pension Scheme offers insufficient retirement security for many workers. They advocate for the OPS to provide a respectable and sustainable
pension for all employees. Several states have previously reverted to the OPS after implementing the NPS.
Published: July 24, 2026 โข 2:06 PM IST ยท Updated: July 24, 2026 โข 3:08 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis 8th Pay Commission latest news: Central government employee bodies are demanding the Old Pension Scheme's restoration from the 8th Pay Commission.
However, the government has stated no such proposal is currently under consideration.
Employee unions argue the New Pension Scheme offers insufficient retirement security for many workers.
They advocate for the OPS to provide a respectable and sustainable pension for all employees.
Several states have previously reverted to the OPS after implementing the NPS.