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8th Pay Commission Update: To determine the extent of salary hikes for employees and to decide on allowances under the 8th Pay Commission, the Commission is set to hold meetings with employee organizations and stakeholders in the coming months.

8th Pay Commission: Millions of Central Government employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting the 8th Pay Commission. To accelerate the drafting and consultation process for this, several key meetings have been scheduled. The 8th Pay Commission is scheduled to hold meetings with stakeholders in New Delhi and Pune this month and the next. These sessions will involve discussions on various topics with employee unions, associations, and Central Government organizations and institutions. Following this, the Commission will visit other states, including Mumbai.

To participate in these meetings, any association must first secure an appointment with the 8th Pay Commission. Additionally, they are required to submit a memorandum containing their suggestions related to the Pay Commission. The Pay Commission is also actively reaching out to stakeholders to coordinate these meetings. Concurrently, the Commission has announced 20 vacancies for consultants. This is a full-time position offering a monthly salary of up to ₹1.80 lakh. Options for part-time roles (involving 6 or 12 working days per month) are also available.

When and Where Will the Meetings Take Place?

The schedule for direct dialogue sessions with employee organizations and stakeholders is as follows:

Meetings will be held in New Delhi on April 28, 29, and 30.
The Commission will hold meetings in Pune on May 4 and 5.

Objective of the Meetings

Employee unions are demanding that, under the 8th Pay Commission, the 'fitment factor' be increased from 2.57 to 3.25, and the minimum wage be raised from ₹18,000 to a range of ₹41,000–₹51,480. All these subjects will be discussed during the meeting. To participate in the meeting, please visit the official portal 8cpc.gov.in or Innovate India (MyGov). Submit your memorandum online there. The deadline for this is April 30, 2026. After submitting your memorandum, you must also schedule an appointment to participate in the meeting by sending an email.