New Delhi, April 15, 2026 (Daily Kiran): The discussion around the 8th Pay Commission for central government employees and pensioners has gained momentum, with expectations of a significant revision in salaries and allowances.
According to reports, the Staff Side of the National Council (Joint Consultative Machinery) has submitted a 51-page memorandum on April 14, 2026, outlining key demands related to salary structure revisions.
The memorandum reportedly includes a proposal to raise the minimum basic salary from ₹18,000 to ₹69,000 and increase the annual increment rate from 3 percent to 6 percent. It also suggests a fitment factor of 3.83, which is used to calculate salary revisions under Pay Commission recommendations.
Employee representatives argue that the current minimum wage, fixed under the 7th Pay Commission, is no longer sufficient in view of rising costs of living, including expenses related to education, healthcare, food, and housing for an average family of five.
The 8th Pay Commission was formally constituted on November 3, 2025, and has been given 18 months to submit its recommendations. Its tenure is effective from January 1, 2026, and implementation, along with arrears, is expected around early 2027.
The memorandum also indicates that consultation meetings are being held in multiple cities, including Delhi, Pune, and Dehradun.
Meanwhile, central government employees are also awaiting a Dearness Allowance (DA) revision, which is expected to be announced soon. Reports suggest that DA may be increased by around 2 percent, taking the total allowance to approximately 60 percent from the current 58 percent.
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