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8th Central Pay Commission: Chairperson and Members Appointments Pending Government Notification [ Rajya Sabha QA]

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8th Central Pay Commission: Chairperson and Members Appointments Pending Government Notification [ Rajya Sabha QA]

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1052

TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2025/ SRAVANA 7, 1947 (SAKA)

“EIGHTH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION”

1052: SMT. SAGARIKA GHOSE:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

(a) the date of issuance of official notification approving the constitution of the Eighth Central Pay Commission (CPC);

(b) whether the Chairperson and Members of the Eighth CPC been finalized, if so, the details of names, designations, and official appointment orders, if not, specify the tentative timeline for their selection; and

(c) the Terms of Reference (ToR) assigned to the Eighth CPC and whether the Ministry has set a specific timeline for the commission to submit its recommendations, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Also read: Terms of Reference for 8th CPC: Key Proposals from Secretary Staff Side NC(JCM) to DoPT: Rajya Sabha QA

ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a): It has been decided by the Government to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Inputs have been sought from the major stakeholders. Official notification would be issued in due course.

(b): The Chairperson and Members of the 8th CPC would be appointed once the 8th CPC is notified by the Government.

(c): Inputs have been sought from major stakeholders, including Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel & Training and from States. The Commission will make its recommendations within the timeline that will be provided in the Terms of Reference.

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Terms of Reference for 8th CPC: Key Proposals from Secretary Staff Side NC(JCM) to DoPT: Rajya Sabha QA

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Terms of Reference for 8th CPC: Key Proposals from Secretary Staff Side NC(JCM) to DoPT: Rajya Sabha QA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTIONS No. 223

TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025/ 31 ASHADHA, 1947 (SAKA)

“EIGHTH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION”

223: Shri Bhubaneswar Kalita:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has received any suggestion from the National Council of Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) for framing the terms of reference for Eighth Central Pay Commission, if so, the main suggestions of the council;

(b) whether these suggestions are being considered by Government;

(c) whether Government is planning to involve all stakeholders in the Commission; and

(d) if so, the details thereof, if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b): A copy of the suggestions received from the National Council of Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM), as part of the stakeholder consultation, is enclosed as Annexure-I.

(c) & (d): Inputs have been sought from major stakeholders, including Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel & Training and from States.

Also Read: Constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission : Lok Sabha QA – July 21

Annexure I

Statement referred to in reply of part (a) & (b) of Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 223 for answer on 22-07-2025

Terms of Reference for 8th CPC forwarded by Secretary Staff Side NC(JCM) through Department of Personnel & Training

A. To examine the existing structure of pay, Allowances and other benefits facilities, retirement benefits like pension / gratuity and other terminals benefits etc. to the following categories of employees:-

1. Central Government employees-industrial and non-industrial.
2.Personnel belonging to All India services.
3.Personnel belonging to the Defence Forces and Para Military Forces.
4.Personnel called as Grameen Dak Sewaks belonging to the Postal Department.
5.Personnel of Union Territories.
6 Officers and employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
7.Officers and employees of the Supreme Court.
8.Members of Regulatory bodies (excluding RBI) set up under Act of Parliament
9.Employees of Central Government Autonomous Bodies and Institutions.

B. To work out the comprehensive revised pay packet for the categories of Central Government Employees mentioned in (A)above as on 1.1.2026.

C. The Commission will determine the Pay structure, benefits, facilities retirement benefits, welfare matters etc taking in to account to provide the minimum wage as a “Decent and dignified Living Wage” with reference to the recommendation of the 15th Indian Labour Conference (1957) with modifications in the Dr. Aykroyd formula considering the developments and life requirements which has undergone changes in last 65 years and also the various Judgments of Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgments on fixing the minimum wages as on 1.1.2026. The Commission also consider to increase the consumption units from 03 family units to 3.6 family units as recommended by an expert committee constituted by Ministry of Labour and Employment to determine the National Minimum Wage Policy in the year 2019.

D. The 8th CPC should consider the merger of non-viable Pay scales such as Level – 1 with Level – 2 and Level – 3 with Level – 4 and Level – 5 with Level – 6.

E. To consider the existing anomalies in the MACP scheme and to recommend minimum 3 promotion in service with very defined Hierarchical Structure and MACP in the Promotional Hierarchy.

F. To determine the Interim Relief to be sanctioned immediately to the Central Government employees and pensioners mentioned in (A) above.

G. To determine the percentage of Dearness Allowance / Dearness Relief immediately to be merged with Pay & Pension.

H. To settle the various 7th CPC Anomalies which the Staff Side raised in the Anomaly Committee meetings and JCM meetings.

I. To Workout the improvements needed to the existing retirement benefits like pension, Death cum retirement Gratuity, Family pension, restoration of commuted portion of pension after 12 years, implementation of Parliamentary Standing Committee recommendations for enhancement of pension after every 5 years, parity amongst past, future pensioners.

J. To review and to restore the defined and non contributory Pension Scheme Under CCS (Pension Rules) 1972 (Now 2021) to the Central Government employees recruited on or after 1/1/2004.

K. To recommend the parliamentary Standing Committee recommendation on CGIIS related matter FMA and to recommend methods for providing cashless / hassle-free Medical facilities to the employees and Pensioners including Postal Pensioners.

L. To review and recommend Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy upto the Post Graduation Levet.

M. To review and recommend introduction of such advances which are required in the current circumstance and also to restore the advance which are abolished.

N. To consider Payment of Risk and Hardship Allowance to all the categories of Railway employees in the Indian Railways, considering the Risk and Hardship involved in the nature of duties of the Railway employees who work round the clock on all 365 days.

O. To consider the highly, perennial, risky and hazardous working conditions under which the Defence Civilian Employees involved in Manufacturing Arms, Ammunitions, Chemicals, Explosives & Acids etc., and also in its storage and to recommend a Special Risk Allowance, Insurance Coverage, Compensation etc..

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Constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission : Lok Sabha QA – July 21

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Constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission : Lok Sabha QA – July 21

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTIONS No. 150

TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025/ASHADHA 30, 1947 (SAKA) |

“CONSTITUTION OF 8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION”

150: Shri T R Baalu:
Shri Anand Bhadauria: ,

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

(a) whether the setting up of the 8th Pay Commission for Central Government employees has been Notified which was announced in January, 2025;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons for not setting up it after lapse of six months;

(c) the time by which the Chairperson and Members of the 8th CPC would be appointed along with the terms of reference of the Commission; and

(d) the time by which the revised pay scales will be implemented for the employees and pensioners?

ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b): It has been decided by the Government to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Inputs have been sought from major stakeholders, including Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel & Training and from States.

(c) The Chairperson and Members of the 8th CPC would be appointed once the 8th CPC is notified by the Government.

(d) The implementation would be taken up once the recommendations are made by the 8th CPC and are accepted by the Government.

भारत सरकार
वित्त मंत्रालय
व्यय विभाग
लोक सभा
लिखित प्रश्न संख्या – 150
सोमवार, 21 जुलाई, 2025/90 आषाढ़, 1947 (शक)

आठवें केन्द्रीय वेतन आयोग का गठन

150. श्री टी. आर. बालू:
श्री आनंद भदौरिया:

क्या वित्त मंत्री यह बताने की कृपा करेंगे कि:

(क) कया केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों के लिए आठवें वेतन आयोग के गठन, जिसकी घोषणा जनवरी, 2025 में की गई थी, को अधिसूचित किया गया है;

(ख) यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है और यदि नहीं, तो छह महीने बीत जाने के बाद भी इसे गठित न किए जाने के क्या कारण हैं;

(ग) आठवें केन्द्रीय वेतन आयोग के अध्यक्ष और सदस्यों की नियुक्ति कब तक की जाएगी और आयोग के विचारार्थ विषय क्या होंगे; और

(घ) कर्मचारियों और पेंशनभोगियों के लिए संशोधित वेतनमान कब तक लागू किए जाएंगे?

उत्तर
वित्त राज्य मंत्री (श्री पंकज चाँधरी)

(क) एवं (ख): सरकार द्वारा 8वें केन्द्रीय वेतन आयोग (सीपीसी) को गठित करने का निर्णय लिया गया है। रक्षा मंत्रालय, गृह मंत्रालय, कार्मिक एवं प्रशिक्षण विभाग और राज्यों सहित प्रमुख हितधारकों से इनपुट मांगे गए हैं।

(ग): सरकार द्वारा 8वें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग को अधिसूचित कर दिए जाने के बाद 8वें केन्द्रीय वेतन आयोग के अध्यक्ष तथा सदस्यों की नियुक्ति की जाएगी।

(घ): 8वें केन्द्रीय वेतन आयोग दूवारा सिफारिशें किए जाने और सरकार द्वारा स्वीकार कर लिए जाने के बाद ही कार्यान्वित किया जाएगा।

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8th Pay Commission to Be Key Topic in Lok Sabha Session on July 21

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8th Pay Commission to Be Key Topic in Lok Sabha Session on July 21

NEW DELHI – The eagerly awaited 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), which is set to determine future pay revisions for millions of central government employees and pensioners, will be a key topic of discussion in the Lok Sabha on Monday, July 21, 2025. The Finance Ministry is expected to provide crucial clarity on the formation and timeline of the commission, which was initially announced in January 2025.

Latest Update: Constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission : Lok Sabha QA – July 21

Members of Parliament, Shri T.R. Baalu and Shri Anand Bhadauria, have raised questions seeking detailed responses from the Finance Ministry. Their queries focus on the status of the commission’s establishment, reasons for any delays in its setup, the expected timeline for appointing its Chairperson and Members along with their terms of reference (ToR), and the likely implementation timeframe for revised pay scales and pensions.

The 7th Central Pay Commission, implemented in 2016, recommended pay revisions effective from January 1, 2016. Following the typical 10-year cycle, the 8th CPC was anticipated to be constituted in 2024-25, with potential implementation by 2026. However, the perceived delay in formalizing the commission has led to growing concerns among central government employees and pensioners, especially amidst rising inflation and persistent demands for salary increases.

Also read: 8th Pay Commission Status, ToR & Impact: Lok Sabha QA 17.03.2025

While there have been speculations about a significant pay hike, with reports suggesting a potential 40-50% increase in basic pay and a fitment factor ranging from 1.92 to 2.86, official details remain scarce. The July 21 discussion in the Lok Sabha will be critical in providing an official roadmap for the 8th Pay Commission. Central employees and pensioners across the country will be closely monitoring the Finance Ministry’s response for signals regarding their future remuneration and retirement benefits.

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BSNL’s New Face Recognition Attendance: Employees Demand Funds for Smartphones

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BSNL’s New Face Recognition Attendance: Employees Demand Funds for Smartphones

NEW DELHI – Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)’s recent implementation of a face recognition feature in its mobile attendance application has sparked a demand from employees for financial assistance to purchase compatible Android smartphones. The National Federation of Telecom Employees (NFTE) has formally appealed to BSNL’s Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) to sanction a “reasonable amount” for this purpose.

The updated system, which mandates face recognition for marking attendance, necessitates the use of Android devices. However, the NFTE highlighted that not all employees possess such devices, particularly those in lower pay scales, who would be “forced to purchase the Androids with necessary facilities”.

In a letter dated July 15, 2025, the NFTE’s General Secretary, Chandeshwar Singh, also pointed out the need for training for unskilled workers to operate the new system, stating that “Action is necessary in this respect”. The union emphasized that the upgrade, referenced in a BSNL communication from July 8, 2025, has created an unforeseen financial burden and training requirement for a segment of the workforce.

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BSNL Urges Timely Pension Case Submissions to Achieve ‘Zero Pendency Mission’

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NEW DELHI – Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is intensifying its efforts to ensure the timely settlement of superannuation pension cases for its absorbees, reiterating its commitment to a “Zero Pendency Mission” on pensions

BSNLEU

In a letter dated July 15, 2025, BSNL’s Establishment Finance Section addressed the Chief General Manager (CGMT) of the Telangana Telecom Circle, specifically noting that 31 superannuation pension cases are yet to be submitted to the concerned DoT cell. A list of these pending cases was enclosed as Annexure ‘A’ with the DoT letter. BSNL has requested an update on the status of these 31 cases by July 21, 2025

The DoT, in its letter dated June 30, 2025, emphasized that despite repeated reminders, the delayed submission of superannuation pension cases for BSNL absorbees to their office by BSNL units is an ongoing issue. It was noted that pension cases are often not received at least four months prior to the retirement date, as stipulated by rules, leading to delays in addressing shortcomings related to service book entries, service verification, and clarifications. As of June 30, 2025, a substantial number of cases were pending, with delays ranging from 30 to 212 days.

BSNL has previously issued instructions on this matter through its letter dated August 29, 2024, emphasizing that delays in pension/gratuity or other retirement benefit settlements require investigation and strict action against defaulting officers/officials. This directive aligns with a DoT letter dated August 22, 2024, which also highlighted delayed payments of pensionary benefits and instances where pension papers were not received from BSNL units for months.

To address these persistent issues, the DoT has directed that coordination meetings be held between the Office of the Controller of Communication Accounts (CCA) and BSNL at appropriate levels in all field units. These meetings are intended to review both pending pension cases and those due in the upcoming three months. BSNL field units are urged to process and forward pension cases in a timely manner and to attend monthly meetings with the concerned CCA office to resolve any issues in submitting complete pension papers.

The list of pending superannuation pension cases from BSNL units in the Telangana Telecom Circle, along with the delay in days as of June 30, 2025, includes individuals with retirement dates ranging from March 31, 2025, to September 30, 2025. One case, with HRMS No. 199404691, shows a delay of 212 days for a retirement date of March 31, 2025.

BSNL has circulated these instructions to all Chief General Managers (CGMs) and Integrated Financial Advisors (IFAs) across Telecom Circles, Non-Territorial Circles, and Metro Districts, urging strict adherence to the prescribed timelines under Rule 60(4) of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, to ensure timely and hassle-free settlement of retirement benefits. The organization stresses that in cases of inordinate delay, responsibility should be fixed, and penal interest for delayed payment may be considered for recovery from the concerned officer(s), as per rules.

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Department of Posts Announces Rollout of Next-Generation APT Application in Delhi for Enhanced Digital Excellence

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Department of Posts Announces Rollout of Next-Generation APT Application in Delhi for Enhanced Digital Excellence

The Department of Posts is proud to announce the rollout of the next- generation APT application, marking a major leap forward in our journey towards digital excellence and nation- building. As part of this transformative initiative, the upgraded system will be implemented at the Post Offices in Delhi on 21.07.2025:

Name of Post offices

Sr. No.Post Office Name
1Aliganj
2Amar Colony
3Andrewsganj
4C G O Complex
5Dargah Sharif
6Defence Colony
7District Court Complex Saket
8East Of Kailash Phase I
9East Of Kailash
10Gautam Nagar
11Golf Links
12Gulmohar Park
13Hari Nagar Ashram
14Hazrat Nizamuddin
15Jungpura
16Kasturba Nagar
17Krishna Market
18Lodi Road
19Lajpat Nagar
20Malviya Nagar
21MMTC-STC Colony
22Nehru Nagar
23ND South Ext-II
24Panchsheel Enclave
25Pragati Vihar
26Pratap Market
27Pushp Vihar
28Sadiq Nagar
29Safdarjung Air Port
30Saket
31Sant Nagar
32Sarvodya Enclave
33South Malviya Nagar
34Sriniwaspuri
35Jeevan Nagar BO

To enable a seamless and secure transition to this advanced digital platform, a planned downtime has been scheduled on 21.07.2025. No public transactions will be carried out at above Post Offices on 21.07.2025. This temporary suspension of services is necessary to facilitate data migration, system validations, and configuration processes, ensuring that the new system goes live smoothly and efficiently.

The APT application is designed to offer an enhanced user experience, faster service delivery, and a more customer-friendly interface, reflecting our unwavering commitment to delivering smarter, efficient, and future- ready postal operations.

We request our valued customers to kindly plan their visits in advance and bear with us during this brief interruption. We deeply regret any inconvenience caused and assure you that these steps are being taken in the interest of delivering better, faster, and more digitally empowered services to every citizen.

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Ministry of Communication Issues Guidelines on Leave During Parliament Session

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Ministry of Communication Issues Guidelines on Leave During Parliament Session

New Delhi: The Ministry of Communication, Department of Posts, has issued an Office Memorandum regarding instructions for leave during the upcoming Parliament Session.

The memorandum, dated July 15, 2025, informs all concerned that the 5th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha and the 268th Session of the Rajya Sabha are scheduled to commence from July 21, 2025, and are expected to conclude on August 21, 2025.

In light of the parliamentary sessions, all Heads of Circles have been requested to plan their leave after the conclusion of the sessions, as far as possible.

This directive has been issued with the approval of the Competent Authority. The Office Memorandum was signed by Nahar Singh Meena, Assistant Director General (SPG).

A copy of the memorandum has been forwarded to various officials, including the PSO to Secretary Posts, PPS to Director General Postal Services, Sr. PPS/PS to all Members Postal Services Board, all CPMSG/Sr. DDG (Vig. & CVO)/ CGM (PLI)/ CGM (Parcel), Director, RAKNPA, Ghaziabad, Addl. DG, APS, all DDSG (through eOffice portal), GM, CEPT Mysore for uploading on the India Post website, and SO (Admn) for uploading the OM in the eOffice portal. The memorandum was also signed by Ajay Kumar, Assistant Director (SPG-I).

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Grant of Notional Increment for Pensionary Benefits to Central Government Retirees on June 30th/December 31st : Dept of Posts

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Grant of Notional Increment for Pensionary Benefits to Central Government Retirees on June 30th/December 31st : Dept of Posts

F. No. 02-14/2020 — PAP (Part file)
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
[Establishment Division/P.A.P. Section]

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001
Dated: 17.07.2025

To,

  1. All Chief Postmasters General/Postmasters General.
  2. CGM, BD Directorate/Parcel Directorate/PLI Directorate.
  3. Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service, R.K. Puram, New Delhi.
  4. All General Managers (Finance)/Directors Postal Accounts/DDAP.

Sub: – Grant of notional increment on 1st July/1st January to the employees who retired from Central Govt. Service on 30th June/31st December respectively for the purpose of calculating their pensionary benefits-regarding.

Sir/Madam,

In continuation of this office OM of even no. 18.10.2024 and Corrigendum dated 11.11.2024, | am directed to forward herewith DoPT’s OM No. 19/116/2024-Pers.Pol.(Pay) (Pt) dated 20.05.2025 whereby guidelines to deal with the cases of grant of notional increment to the officials retiring on 30th June or 31st December, as the case may be, have been issued based on the final directions dated 20.02.2025 of Hon’ble Supreme Court in MA No. 2400/2024.

2. Further to receipt of the Order dated 20.05.2025, this Department has sought clarification from DoPT on certain issues. Based on their clarification dated 08.07.2025 and the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court following is clarified:

2.1. Eligibility

The benefit of a notional increment for pension purpose will be extended to Officials retiring/nave retired on 30th June or 31st December on or after 01.01.2006, subject to fulfillment of the conditions laid down in DoPT’s OM dated 20.05.2025.

2.2. Date of effect of order and General Conditions for third parties

The actual monetary benefit of higher pension based on this notional increment will be paid w.e.f 01.05.2023 to all eligible employees retired on or before 30.04.2023, except those who already have a court order in their favour. In such cases, the specific directions of the Court shall apply.

2.3. Cases having specific directions of the Court

If an eligible retired employee has filed an application for intervention, impleadment, writ petition, or original application before a CAT, High Court, or the Supreme Coun, the enhanced pension by including one increment will be payable for the period of three years prior to the month in which the application for intervention/impleadment/writ petition/original application was filed. The said direction of Hon’ble Supreme Court will, however, not apply to the retired government employees who filed a writ petition/original application or an application for intervention before the CATs/High Courts/Supreme Court after the judgement in “Union of India & Anr. Vs M. Siddaraj case”, as in such cases direction referred in para 3(a) of DoPT O.M. dated 20.05.2025 will apply.

After the issuance of the orders dated 20.02.2025 of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, if the directions of any lower Courts are contrary to these instructions, such orders shall be challenged before the Higher Court to the extent they violate these conditions.

2.4. Re-opening of cases decided in past

The cases which have already been implemented need not to be re-opened.

This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.

Yours faithfully,

(SAPNA)
Assistant Director General (PE-II) L.O ADG (PAP)

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Implementation of MACP Scheme for the teaching staff in railway schools

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Implementation of MACP Scheme for the teaching staff in railway schools

The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has issued new guidelines for the implementation of the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme for teaching staff in railway schools, effective from April 29, 2025. This new scheme replaces the existing Career Advancement Scheme (CAS).

Under the new directives, any placements already earned in Senior and Selection Grades under CAS will be adjusted against financial upgradations under the MACP Scheme. Further financial upgradations will only be granted if they are due after this adjustment and all prescribed conditions of the MACP Scheme are met.

To facilitate a smooth transition, the Railway Board has provided Annexures 1 and 2 for guidance.

Annexure 1: Scenarios for Existing Railway School Teachers

Annexure 1 outlines various possible scenarios for railway school teachers who were in service as of April 29, 2025, and will now transition from CAS to MACPS, These scenarios are illustrative and not exhaustive, and any additional scenarios or discrepancies should be reported to the Railway Board.

Some of the key scenarios detailed for Primary Teachers (PRTs) include:

  • MACP before 1st NF upgradation under CAS (less than 12 years of regular service): The 1st MACP will be granted in Pay Level L-7 upon completion of 10 years of regular service or on April 29, 2025, whichever is later. Subsequent MACPs (2nd and 3rd) will follow existing provisions.
  • MACP after promotion to TGT but before 1st NF upgradation under CAS: The PRT’s promotion to the Basic Grade of TGT in L-7 will count as the 1st MACP. The 2nd MACP in L-8 will be granted on completion of 20 years of regular service or 10 years from the promotion date. If the 2nd MACP was due before April 29, 2025, it will be granted effective April 29, 2025. If due after, it will be given upon completion of 20 years of regular service or 10 years from the 1st MACP.
  • MACP after 1st NF upgradation under CAS to Sr. Grade: The 1st NF upgradation under CAS to Sr. Grade in L-7 will count as the 1st MACP. The 2nd MACP in L-8 will be granted on completion of 20 years of regular service or 10 years from the date of the 1st NF upgradation counted towards the 1st MACP. Similar to the above, specific dates apply if the 2nd MACP was due before or after April 29, 2025.
  • MACP after 2nd NF upgradation under CAS to Selection Grade in L-8: The 1st NF upgradation to Sr. Grade in L-7 and the 2nd NF upgradation to Selection Grade in L-8 under CAS will count as the 1st and 2nd MACPs, respectively. The 3rd MACP in L-9 will be granted on completion of 30 years of total service or 10 years from the 2nd NF upgradation counted towards the 2nd MACP, whichever is earlier.

Similar detailed scenarios are provided for Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) / Headmasters in Primary Schools and Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) / Headmasters in Middle Schools.

Annexure 2: 7th CPC Pay Levels for New Entrants

Annexure 2 specifies the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay levels for MACPS for teachers joining railway schools on or after April 29, 2025.

The entry pay levels and subsequent MACP pay levels are as follows:

  • Primary Teacher: Entry Pay Level L-6; 1st MACP L-7; 2nd MACP L-8; 3rd MACP L-9.
  • TGT: Entry Pay Level L-7; 1st MACP L-8; 2nd MACP L-9; 3rd MACP L-10.
  • PGT: Entry Pay Level L-8; 1st MACP L-9; 2nd MACP L-10; 3rd MACP L-11
  • Headmasters in Primary Schools: Entry Pay Level L-8; 1st MACP L-9; 2nd MACP L-10; 3rd MACP L-11.
  • Headmasters in Middle Schools: Entry Pay Level L-9; 1st MACP L-10; 2nd MACP L-11; 3rd MACP L-12.
  • Principal/Headmaster (Secondary/High School and equivalent) Gr. ‘B’ Gazetted: Entry Pay Level L-10; 1st MACP L-11; 2nd MACP L-12; 3rd MACP L-13.
  • Principal/Headmasters/Headmistress of Intermediate College/Higher Secondary Schools/Higher Secondary Multipurpose Schools (Gr. ‘A’ Gazetted): Entry Pay Level L-12; 1st MACP L-13; 2nd MACP L-13A; 3rd MACP L-14.

Railway Board Order

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(P&A)I-2024/PS-5/PE-3

New Delhi, dated: 12.06.2025

The General Managers and PFAs,
All Indian Railways and Production Units etc.

Sub: Implementation of Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme for the teaching staff in railway schools – reg.

Ref: Board’s letter of even No. dt 05.05.25.

Approval of the Railway Board was communicated for implementing the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme and withdrawing the existing Career Advancement Scheme for teaching staff in railway schools w.e.f. 29.04.2025 vide Board’s letter of even number dated 05.05.2025. Vide pars 3 of the ibid letter it has been clarified that the placements in Senior Grades and Selection Grades already earned under CAS will be first adjusted against the financial upgradation(s) under MACP Scheme and any financial upgradation(s) due thereafter only will be granted subject to the fulfillment of all prescribed conditions for grant of financial upgradation(s) under the MACP Scheme.

2. In continuation of the said communication and with a view to ensuring a smooth transition from the existing CAS to the MACP Scheme, Annexures 1 and 2 may please be referred to for guidance.

i. Annexure I indicates certain scenarios which may be applicable in case of railway school teachers in service as on 29.04.2025 who would now be getting MACPS over CAS.

ii. Annexure 2 indicates the 7th CPC pay levels for the purpose of MACPS which the teachers joining in railway schools on and after 29.04.2025 would get.

2.1. The various possible scenarios in Annexure 1 are illustrative in nature but not exhaustive and any additional scenarios or discrepancies observed in the same may be brought to the notice of Railway Board.

DA: As above.

(Gaurav Puri)
Joint Director/ E(P&A)
Railway Board

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