8th Pay Commission: What are the demands of postal staff?
The Federation of National Postal Organisations (FNPO) has submitted a memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission, demanding significant changes in pay scales, benefits, and working conditions for postal staff. The proposals include a fitment factor of 3.83, doubling annual increments to 6%, and revisions to House Rent Allowance (HRA) rates.
The Federation of National Postal Organisations (FNPO) has submitted a comprehensive memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission on April 20, 2026. The proposal advocates for radical changes in pay scales, benefits, and working conditions for postal staff, including postal and sorting assistants, postmen, administrative officers, and technical teams. Postal employees are expecting substantial back-pay, estimated to range from ₹3.6 lakh to ₹15 lakh. The FNPO recommends a fitment factor of 3.83 and doubling annual increments to 6%. The memorandum also suggests revisions to HRA rates and introduces gender-focused measures, including menstrual leave and on-site crèche facilities. The 8th Pay Commission is reviewing a high volume of requests and will conduct further consultations across various states and Union Territories.
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