8th pay commission: Deadline for consultant role applications ends today — Here's how to submit, check eligibility

The 8th central pay commission (CPC) is set to close applications for its contract-based vacancies for consultant roles on its website today, on Monday, 31 August. Earlier this month, it had modified guidelines on eligibility and qualifications.

Selected candidates will receive an offer of engagement through email and will have seven days to respond, with maximum period of 30 days given for joining from the date of emailing the offer of the engagement letter.

As per the notice, those selected will be required to provide integrity certificates from at least two references and a self-undertaking attesting to no prior criminal record or pending litigation.

What are the available roles?

Term is for one-year contract or up to the tenure of the Commission, whichever is less. If required, extension beyond one year shall be subject to the performance and professionalism of the consultant in the Commission, as per the notice.

There are 23 jobs across various experience levels and pay scales in three categories based on age limit, experience and availability, as follows:

What are the required qualifications?

• Master's or MBA degree in/with Human Resource (HR) / Industrial Relations (IR) / similar subjects;
• LL.B, enrolled with the Bar Council / Bar Association, with relevant experience in law research or having experience in handling service matters in Tribunals / Courts as an Advocate.
• B.Tech / M.Tech with relevant experience in IT/data analysis/data visualisation, etc.
• Aptitude for general research, compiling information, collating inputs, and preparing draft notes is desirable.

• Knowledge and experience working with Excel/spreadsheets and preparing presentations/slide decks are a must for all categories of consultants.
• Candidates who have handled matters related to pay, emoluments structure/compensation packages, or establishment matters would be given preference.

8th CPC consultant roles: Here's how to apply

According to the notice, applicants must only apply through the provided proforma or via the website link. “No physical copy/email / hard copy shall be considered for this purpose,” the notice stated.

• Form: https://nicforms.nic.in/enRhYmxlNjlkMzczNmI2YTNlOTIwMjYwNDA2NTI
• Website: https://8cpc.gov.in/related-links/

Check the salary details below:

What are the terms of employment?

• Consultants would be engaged for a fixed period to provide high-end services or to attend to specific, time-bound jobs of the Commission.
• Consultants would not be engaged for routine day-to-day work and shall be on a full-time or part-time basis.
• The full-time consultants shall not be permitted to take up any other assignment during their consultancy with the Commission.
• The engagement of a consultant is of a temporary nature and can be cancelled at any time without providing any reason.

Consultants for 8th pay commission: Scope of work

• Analysis of salaries, pay structures, allowances, pensions, etc., for employee categories listed in the Commission's TOR,
• Review of existing emolument structure,
• Assist in specialised studies on specific HR or compensation issues as required,
• Assist in analysis of memorandum/representations/responses on matters related to the mandate of the Commission, Assistance in estimation of fiscal impact,
• Assist in the review of the Gratuity and bonus mechanisms,
• Coordinate with various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India in the collation/collection of information/data,
• Gather and study data from reports, databases, and surveys to identify trends on pay, emoluments, demographics, etc.,
• Legal research on matters related to the remit of the Commission,
• Organise and interpret data collected to create reports and presentations,
• Perform any other related tasks based on the Commission's mandate.