AIPEU Group C Memorandum to 8th Pay Commission – Complete List of Key Demands
AIPEU Group ‘C’ Submits Major Memorandum to 8th Central Pay Commission – Key Demands Explained
The All India Postal Employees Union Group ‘C’ (AIPEU Group ‘C’) has officially submitted a detailed memorandum to the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) highlighting the working conditions, pay structure, service matters, allowances, promotions, pension benefits, and welfare demands of Group ‘C’ employees in the Department of Posts.
The memorandum, submitted on 24 April 2026, represents more than 1 lakh postal employees ranging from Postal Assistant to HSG-I (NFG) cadres and raises several important demands aimed at improving the service conditions of postal staff across India.
Postal Employees Seek Minimum Pay of ₹69,000
One of the biggest highlights of the memorandum is the demand for a minimum basic pay of ₹69,000 under the 8th CPC, based on the Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM) proposal considering a five-member family standard.
The union argued that Postal Assistants perform highly diversified and technically demanding duties, including:
- Banking operations
- Core Banking services
- Insurance services under PLI/RPLI
- Pension payments
- Treasury handling
- Customer service
- Logistics and mail operations
- IT and system maintenance
- Government scheme implementation
According to the memorandum, Postal Assistants work significantly more hours annually compared to employees in other government departments due to the absence of closed Saturdays and extended operational duties.
Demand for Higher Pay Level for Postal Assistants
AIPEU Group ‘C’ has demanded that Postal Assistants should be upgraded to:
- Level 6 in the Pay Matrix
- Corresponding Grade Pay ₹4200 equivalent
The union justified the demand by pointing out that recruitment qualification has already been upgraded from 10+2 to Graduation and recruitment is now conducted through SSC examinations.
Major Demands for Supervisory Cadres
The memorandum also seeks upgraded pay levels for supervisory cadres:
| Cadre | Demanded Pay Level |
|---|---|
| LSG | Level 7 |
| HSG-II | Level 8 |
| HSG-I | Level 9 |
| HSG-I (NFG) | Level 11 |
The union further requested one additional increment during promotion because many officials already draw equal or higher pay through MACP benefits.
System Administrators and Marketing Executives Demand Recognition
The memorandum highlights that Postal Assistants functioning as System Administrators perform duties similar to:
- Hardware Engineers
- Database Administrators
- Network Administrators
- IT Support Engineers
Despite handling critical IT infrastructure and applications, they are not given separate technical pay benefits. The union demanded LSG-scale benefits and higher grade pay recognition for such employees.
Similarly, Marketing Executives involved in business development and revenue generation through Speed Post, Business Post, and other postal products have sought higher pay scales due to increased responsibilities and target-based work.
New Allowances Demanded Under 8th CPC
The union proposed several new and revised allowances for postal employees, including:
Key Allowance Demands
- Care Taking Allowance for Postmasters
- Risk Allowance for Sub Postmasters
- Enhanced Cash Handling Allowance
- Restoration of Split Duty Allowance
- Spectacle Allowance
- Mobile Allowance
- Restoration of Hill Allowance
According to the memorandum, employees are increasingly dependent on personal mobile phones for OTP verification, WhatsApp instructions, Karmayogi training notifications, and customer communication, making mobile usage essential for official duties.
Major Leave and Welfare Proposals
The memorandum includes several employee welfare proposals such as:
- Restoration of 12 Casual Leaves
- Increase of EL encashment from 300 days to 600 days
- Maternity Leave increase to 240 days
- Paternity Leave increase to 45 days
- Menstrual Leave for women employees
- Parent Care Leave
- Special leave for cancer patients and dialysis treatment
The union also proposed Child Care Leave improvements and better support for employees having children with ADHD and neurological disorders.
Big Changes Proposed in MACP and Promotions
AIPEU Group ‘C’ strongly criticized the current MACP system and demanded:
- Minimum 5 promotions in a 30-year service
- Financial upgradation every 6 years
- Promotions through departmental examinations should not be counted under MACP
The union argued that employees clearing departmental competitive examinations through merit should not lose MACP benefits because such promotions are earned through hard work and competition.
Pension and Retirement Benefit Demands
The memorandum also made several major pension-related demands:
Key Pension Demands
- Restoration of Old Pension Scheme (OPS)
- Withdrawal of NPS and UPS
- Extension of OROP principle to civilian pensioners
- Pension restoration after 11 years instead of 15 years
- Full pension at 67% of last pay drawn
- Family pension increase to 50%
- Pension parity for all retirees irrespective of retirement date
The union further demanded:
- LTC facility for pensioners
- Income Tax exemption on pension
- HRA for pensioners
- Caretaker allowance for elderly pensioners
- Restoration of railway concessions for senior citizens
Cadre Restructuring and Career Progression
The memorandum also seeks major cadre restructuring in the Department of Posts, including:
- 60% promotion ratio for supervisory cadres
- Increase in HSG-I and NFG opportunities
- Better promotional avenues for senior employees
- Time-bound promotion systems similar to Group ‘A’ officers
The union stated that lack of promotions causes severe stagnation among postal employees.
Conclusion
The AIPEU Group ‘C’ memorandum submitted to the 8th Central Pay Commission is one of the most detailed representations made by postal employees in recent years. It covers almost every major aspect of service conditions including pay, promotions, allowances, working conditions, welfare measures, pension reforms, and cadre restructuring.