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8th Pay Commission salary calculator: How gross salary of central government employees may double in just 7 years

Fitment factor in 8th Pay Commission: Employee groups recommend increasing annual increments and merging dearness allowance with basic pay. This move aims to accelerate salary growth for government employees and pensioners. A higher increment rate and DA merger could potentially double gross salaries within seven years. Various organizations have submitted…

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8th Pay Commission news: 8th CPC to hold meetings in Chandigarh in September; check dates

The 8th Pay Commission will consult stakeholders in Chandigarh. Interested parties must submit appointment requests by August 25, 2026. Previous consultations were scheduled in New Delhi, Chennai, and Puducherry. The commission seeks input on pay, pension, and work conditions. Further meetings are planned for other states and union territories.

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8th Pay Commission latest news: 8th CPC announces schedule for next round of Delhi meetings; check dates

The 8th Pay Commission will hold new meetings in Delhi on August 7 and 10. Employee unions and federations can present their demands and recommendations during these sessions. Stakeholders who submitted memorandums can request appointments by July 31.

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8th Pay Commission extends key data submission deadline to July 31; here's why it matters

8th Pay Commission latest news: The 8th Pay Commission has extended the deadline for submitting crucial employee data to July 31, 2026, citing difficulties faced by various government bodies. This vital information, including sanctioned strength, personnel numbers, and attrition metrics, must be uploaded exclusively through the commission's online portal. The…

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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8th Pay Commission latest news: 8th CPC to visit Kolkata in July 2026; memorandum submission deadline extended

The 8th Pay Commission is set to hold crucial meetings in Kolkata from July 9-10, 2026, extending the memorandum submission deadline to June 15. This body, tasked with reviewing salaries and pensions for central government employees, will also visit Srinagar and Ladakh in June. Its recommendations, due in 18 months,…

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8th Pay Commission latest news: 8th CPC announces Bhubaneswar visit schedule for June; check meeting dates and details

The 8th Central Pay Commission is set to visit Bhubaneswar on July 6 and 7, 2026. Central government organizations and unions can request appointments by May 31, 2026.

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8th Pay Commission latest update: 8th CPC announces Lucknow visit schedule for June; check meeting dates and details

The Eighth Central Pay Commission will visit Lucknow on June 22 and 23, 2026. Central government organisations, institutions, unions, and associations in Uttar Pradesh can request appointments.

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8th Pay Commission pension update: 5 key pension issues discussed in NC-JCM meeting

Central government employees' pension demands were discussed at the NC-JCM meeting. Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan assured that pension increment every five years and family pension reduction issues will go to the 8th Pay Commission. Physically disabled dependents will have income certificate requirements examined. Old Pension Scheme for certain employees recruited…

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8th Pay Commission, OPS and rising court cases: 7 issues key central government employee body raised in its 49th annual meet

The 49th annual meeting of the NC-JCM, presided by Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan, addressed key central government employee concerns. Discussions focused on demands for the 8th Pay Commission, restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, and the increasing number of pending court cases. The meeting also highlighted issues like delayed government…

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8th Pay Commission for defence employees: Rs 69,000 minimum pay and massive cadre restructuring; what defence employee body wants from 8th CPC

The All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF) has submitted a memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission, demanding a Rs 69,000 minimum pay and a 3.833 fitment factor for defence civilian employees. The federation also seeks higher risk and hardship allowances, along with revised cadre structures and pay scales for various…

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8th Pay Commission Pune meeting update: Rs 65,000 as minimum pay, fitment factor of 3.8; what Maharashtra pension body demands from 8th CPC

8th Pay Commission: Maharashtra Old Pension Organization representatives met with the 8th Pay Commission in Pune, advocating for a Rs 65,000 minimum basic pay and a 3.8 fitment factor for central government employees. Key demands included a 4% minimum DA increase, revised HRA and TA, faster career progression, and pension…

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8th Pay Commission Scam Alert: Fake Salary Calculator Targets Govt Employees

As anticipation builds around the proposed 8th Pay Commission and a possible revision in salaries and pensions, cyber criminals have begun targeting central government employees and pensioners with a new digital scam.

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