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8th Pay Commission latest news: Odisha meetings, Railway inspection plan and other key developments you should know

The 8th Pay Commission is actively consulting stakeholders across India, recently holding discussions in Bhubaneswar and planning for Kolkata. Notably, the commission intends to conduct firsthand inspections of Indian Railways' operations, including track maintenance, signal work, and train control, to better understand employee working conditions and risks before salary revisions.…

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8th Pay Commission: How higher HRA, TPTA, and family units may raise Level 1 employee's salary by 65%

8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Central government employee unions are pushing for significant changes in the 8th Pay Commission, demanding higher family unit counts, increased House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance (TPTA), and the merger of Dearness Allowance (DA) with basic pay. These bodies argue current provisions are insufficient…

The Economic Times

8th Pay Commission HRA changes: 5 employee bodies recommend house rent allowance up to 40%; check details

8th pay commission proposals: Central government employees are urging the 8th Pay Commission to significantly hike House Rent Allowance (HRA) rates, citing soaring urban rents. Employee bodies are proposing increases to 36%, 40%, and even higher for different city categories, with some suggesting HRA be linked to Dearness Allowance (DA)…

The Economic Times

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8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Railway employee body proposes 5 fitment factors; check pay calculations

The Indian Railway Technical Supervisors' Association has proposed a significant change for the 8th Pay Commission. Instead of a single fitment factor, IRTSA suggests multiple multipliers for different employee levels. This aims to create a more balanced salary structure. The association also seeks a new cadre structure and enhanced career…

The Economic Times

8th Pay Commission latest update: Railway technical staff seek multiple fitment factors, higher HRA, pay fix

Railway technical supervisors have put forward significant demands to the 8th Pay Commission. Key proposals include a Rs 52,000 minimum salary and multiple fitment factors. They also seek higher House Rent Allowance rates and the inclusion of training periods for MACP calculations. The association aims for these suggestions to be…

The Economic Times

8th Pay Commission Delhi meeting dates: Important update for Defence, Railway employees as 8th CPC set to discuss salary hike, fitment factor & more

The 8th Central Pay Commission will meet with Defence and Railway employee and pensioner bodies in New Delhi on May 13 and 14, 2026. Stakeholders must request appointments online by May 10, 2026. The Commission will also visit Hyderabad, Srinagar, Jammu, and Ladakh in May and June 2026. Railway technical…

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