During a meeting with the 8th Pay Commission chairperson Ranjana Prakash Desai, the All India NPS Employees’ Federation (AINPSEF) emphasized three primary demands. Firstly, they requested that subscribers of the National Pension System (NPS) be given the option to switch to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) after a certain period of service, allowing for a more secure retirement income. AINPSEF president Manjeet Singh Patel highlighted that the current NPS is market-linked, which poses risks during economic downturns, potentially leading to lower pensions for retirees. Secondly, they advocated for increasing the retirement age for central government teachers from 60 to 65 years, aligning their tenure with that of University Grant Commission (UGC) teachers. Lastly, the federation urged for the simultaneous issuance of central government orders for all employees, including those in union territories and central government autonomous bodies, to avoid delays in implementation. Additional demands included a uniform leave policy, proposing 14 casual leaves, 30 earned leaves, and 20 medical leaves annually, along with a 45-day social obligation leave for new employees. These proposals aim to enhance job security and benefits for central government employees.