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8th Pay Commission News: The 8th Pay Commission is currently holding a meeting in Delhi; decisions regarding employees' salaries and allowances are set to be finalized during this three-day session. Recently, a section of employees had put forward demands for an increase in their basic pay.

8th Pay Commission Latest News Update: The three-day meeting of the 8th Pay Commission has officially commenced. Several significant decisions are expected to be taken during this session. Even before the proceedings began, employees placed a major demand before the Commission. Under this proposal, the salary of a Postmaster could potentially cross the ₹1 lakh mark. If the government gives its green signal to these demands during the ongoing meeting, this outcome could certainly become a reality.

What Are the Demands?

Essentially, central government employees presented their demands following the approval of the 8th Pay Scale. The Federation of National Postal Organizations submitted a memorandum to the Commission, offering suggestions for several major changes related to salaries, allowances, promotions, and pensions. The most significant proposal among these demands is to increase the basic salary of a Postman from ₹25,500 to ₹11,000. This memorandum was submitted to the Commission on April 20, 2026, at a time when the Commission was actively soliciting suggestions from employee organizations across the country. The organization has demanded salary hikes not only for Postmen but also for Postal Assistants, Sorting Assistants, Drivers, Supervisors, and employees belonging to other cadres.

Demand to Increase Basic Salary and Fitment Factor

The organization has proposed raising the minimum basic salary for entry-level employees from ₹18,000 to ₹69,000. This specific proposal would apply primarily to employees classified as Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). Furthermore, there is a demand to increase the Fitment Factor from 2.57 to 3.83. The Fitment Factor is the multiplier used to determine salaries and pensions. If this proposal is approved, employees could witness a substantial surge in their earnings. Additionally, a demand has been made to increase the annual increment rate from 3% to 6%. The organization has cited rising inflation as the reason behind this move.

Demands for Additional Facilities

The organization did not stop there; it has also demanded that the House Rent Allowance (HRA) be disbursed alongside the Dearness Allowance (DA). Furthermore, it has demanded that a minimum of five promotions be granted under the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) scheme. Addressing the concerns of female employees, the organization has proposed providing them with improved childcare leave provisions, in addition to their annual entitlement of 12 days of leave, as well as the provision of crèche facilities within the workplace. Additionally, while demanding 100% cashless medical treatment for all employees and pensioners under the CGHS, the organization has also suggested shifting the burden of pension liabilities away from the respective departments and placing it directly upon the Central Government.

Apart from these, the organization has put forward several other demands; however, the decisions that will ultimately be taken regarding these matters during the Commission's meeting remain a subject of ongoing discussion. This three-day meeting commenced on April 29 and is scheduled to continue until May 1.