Railway union NFIR asks 8th Pay Commission for Rs 69,000 minimum pay
13 November 2026 · 2 min read · HireHo
Based on BW People report, 2 November 2026. Summarised in our own words.
Rs 69,000Minimum basic pay demanded
3.833Fitment factor demanded
6%Annual increment demanded (now 3%)
The National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR) has given its pay demands to the 8th Central Pay Commission. The meeting took place in New Delhi on 30 October.
The team was led by NFIR president Guman Singh and general secretary M Raghavaiah. These are only the union's proposals. The government and the commission have not accepted them.
Main demands
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- Minimum basic pay of Rs 69,000.
- Fitment factor of 3.833.
- Annual increment raised from 3% to 6%, with at least Rs 10,000 benefit.
- At least five promotions during service.
- DA merged into basic pay whenever it reaches 25%.
- Three times the current allowances, and a separate pay structure for hard and risky railway duties.
- Pension at 67% of last pay, and family pension at 50%.
- Commuted pension restored after 11 years instead of 15.
- Railway pass facility for employees' parents.
What this means for you
- If you are a railway or central government employee, these are early demands. Final pay will depend on the commission's report and the government.
- Do not plan loans or big spending based on these numbers yet.
- Pay Commission news affects central government jobs, so it can also change how attractive these jobs are for job seekers.
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SourcesBW People: Railway Unions Seek Rs 69,000 Minimum Pay Under 8th CPCHireHo explains these reports in its own words. Figures belong to the sources above.
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