Pay Commission
8th Pay Commission salary hike: How a 7% annual increment could mean ₹29 lakh extra pay in 10 years
Central government employee bodies have demanded annual increments of 5%-7% under the 8th Pay Commission, against the current 3% rate. An illustrative calculation shows that a Level 8 employee could earn nearly ₹29 lakh more in cumulative basic pay over 10 years at a 7% increment.
3 min read3 Sep 20268th Pay Commission: Will civilian pensioners get One Rank One Pension? Key proposals explained
The 8th Pay Commission is examining pension reforms, including civilian OROP, pension parity and notional fixation. The key question is whether the panel will only revise pensions or also address disparities across generations of retirees.
3 min read3 Sep 20268th Pay Commission: Key dates and updates to watch as government employees and pensioners await July DA hike
Government employees and pensioners await the July 2026 Dearness Allowance revision and the 8th Pay Commission consultations. Meetings are ongoing to discuss pay and pension matters, with recommendations expected by mid-2027.
2 min read2 Sep 2026July DA hike, 8th Pay Commission: What Central government employees need to know
Central government employees await the July 2026 DA revision. Meanwhile, the 8th Pay Commission continues consultations on pay, allowances and pensions. Here’s what the two developments mean for employees and pensioners.
2 min read2 Sep 20268th pay commission: Chennai, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Bengaluru — Check full list of meeting dates in September, October
The 8th pay commission has scheduled state visits to Chennai, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Bengaluru and Mumbai in September and October 2026. Here's the full list of dates and who can participate in the meetings.
3 min read1 Sep 2026DA hike: CPI-IW rises to 153.2; is 64% DA likely for central govt employees? Here’s what the calculation shows
July 2026 CPI-IW rose 1.3 points to 153.2, taking the running DA calculation for central government employees to about 64% for January 2027. The final DA rate will depend on CPI-IW data for August to December 2026 and the government's formal announcement.
2 min read1 Sep 20268th Pay Commission Arrears: Check how much Level 4-7 employees may receive; fitment factor-wise calculation
The government hasn't confirmed the estimated arrears under the 8th Central Pay Commission. Employees should consider the figures illustrative, subject to change.
2 min read31 Aug 20268th pay commission begins 2-day Jaipur meet today — What's likely on agenda at talks with employee unions, stakeholders?
The 8th pay commission today began its two-day state visit to Rajasthan, with official meetings in Jaipur from 31 August to 1 September. Talks will include consultations with employee groups and stakeholders over a number of key issues.
2 min read31 Aug 20268th Pay Commission: DoPT forwards pre-2026 retirees’ representations to Department of Expenditure; what happens next
DoPT has forwarded representations seeking pension revision for central government employees who retired before 1 January 2026 to the Department of Expenditure. The move puts the demand formally before the government, but does not mean pension revision has been approved under the 8th Pay Commission.
2 min read31 Aug 20268th pay commission: Deadline for consultant role applications ends today — Here's how to submit, check eligibility
The 8th Pay Commission is set to close applications for contract-based consultant roles on its website today. With the deadline looming we explain the eligibility, and where and how to submit your applications…
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