The Latest Breaking News from Pay Commission

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 · Jul 2

8th Pay Commission: Key deadline ends today; why this step is important for central government employees’ salary hike

Central government departments must submit pay revision data for the 8th Pay Commission by today, June 30, 2026. Submissions are strictly online via the commission's portal; physical or emailed data will be rejected.

The Economic Times · Jun 30

8th Pay Commission: Level 1-5 employees may get up to Rs 10.8 lakh in arrears—see estimates for different fitment factors

8th pay commission calculator: Central government employees’ 8th Pay Commission arrears will depend on the implementation timeline and final fitment factor. Experts estimate substantial payouts for Level 1–5 employees if implementation is delayed by 20 months, with arrears ranging from about ₹3.6 lakh to ₹10.8 lakh under fitment factors between…

The Economic Times · Jun 27

8th Pay Commission news: Defence employee body demands new inflation index to calculate 8th CPC DA, DR, revised pay

The All India Defence Employees’ Federation (AIDEF) has urged the 8th Pay Commission to replace the AICPI-IW-based inflation measure with a dedicated cost-of-living index for central government employees and pensioners. It argues the revised CPI underestimates rising expenses on food, healthcare, housing and education, leading to inadequate DA, DR, pay…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

8th Pay Commission latest news: Has the deadline to submit the 8th CPC memorandum been extended? Check details

The 8th Pay Commission's deadline for submitting memorandums remains June 15, 2026. No further extensions will be granted. The commission is actively holding meetings with stakeholders in cities like Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, and Kolkata. These discussions are crucial for preparing the commission's report on pay, pensions, and working conditions for central…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

8th Pay Commission salary calculator: How much arrears could level 11–14 employees receive under 2.0-2.86 fitment factors?

8th Pay Commission salary hike: Central government employee and pensioner bodies are actively engaging with 8th Pay Commission officials regarding salary and allowance demands. Discussions are ongoing, with a memorandum submission deadline of June 15, 2026. Employees anticipate potential salary hikes and arrears, with estimates suggesting 20-21 months of arrears…

The Economic Times · Jun 10

8th Pay Commission latest news: Railway pensioners' body demands one rank one pension, inflation-linked pension revision

Retired railway employees are urging the 8th Pay Commission to implement one rank one pension. They also demand a revision of basic pay and increments to combat inflation. The association seeks improved allowances, welfare benefits, and retirement provisions.

The Economic Times · Jun 9

8th Pay Commission calculator: How much arrears can Level 6-10 employees get at 2.0-2.86 fitment factors

The 8th Pay Commission is consulting stakeholders before finalising its recommendations, while central government employees await clarity on salary hikes and arrears. If implemented with a 20-month delay, arrears may be payable from January 1, 2026. Depending on the fitment factor, Level 6–10 employees may receive estimated arrears ranging from…

The Economic Times · Jun 5

8th Pay Commission salary hike: Why this employee body is recommending Rs 55,000 minimum basic pay to 8th CPC

The Jammu & Kashmir Employees' Federation has urged the 8th Pay Commission to implement a fitment factor of 3.05 and a minimum basic pay of Rs 55,000 for central government employees. Their proposal includes revising family units, merging dearness allowance, and adjusting for increased consumption costs to achieve this target.

The Economic Times · Jun 4

8th Pay Commission latest news: J&K employee bodies seek fitment factor of 2.86–3.68, Rs 51,480 minimum basic pay

Employee bodies from Jammu & Kashmir have urged the 8th Pay Commission to adopt a fitment factor between 2.86 and 3.68, which could raise the minimum basic pay from Rs 18,000 to Rs 51,480–Rs 66,240. They also sought pension parity, DA merger, improved HRA, healthcare, tax relief, career progression, and…

The Economic Times · Jun 3