Aug 31, 2026
✦Economic Times
8th Pay Commission: Could a shorter '11-year' rule finally boost your pension by thousands?
Central government pensioners want the 15-year pension commutation period reduced to 11 years. Many employee organisations said the current rule is outdated because interest rates and life expectancy changed since 1986. They argued that an 11-year restoration period is fair, as it prevents excess recovery of funds from retired employees.