
8th Pay Commission fitment factor demands spark hopes of a major salary rise, with proposals from 3.0 to 4.0 set to reshape pensions, allowances and minimum basic pay.
The 8th Pay Commission is still consulting stake holders on salary, pension and allowance revisions before finalising its report. Once approved, it may be implemented by late 2027, with arrears likely from January 1, 2026. Employee bodies have proposed varyin…
Over 62,000 defence civilian employees are hopeful of retaining their central government employee status following a cabinet secretary's assurance. This status offers job protection, better benefits, and pay revisions, including those from the 8th Pay Commiss…

Discussions on the 8th Pay Commission focus on the fitment factor, crucial for salary and pension hikes for central government employees.

This decision will result in the stoppage of honorarium to imams and muezzins and purohits which was announced by the erstwhile Trinamool Congress government.

Big changes ahead as the 8th Pay Commission enters consultations, with key dates, salary revision updates, pension changes and fitment factor discussions affecting over 1.1 crore beneficiaries.
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…

The 8th Pay Commission review highlights progress in consultations, stakeholder engagement, and the policy focus on salaries, pensions, and reforms shaping the future of government employees across the country.
The All India NPS Employees' Federation met with the 8th Pay Commission chairperson and other members. It proposed allowing central government NPS subscribers to switch to Old Pension Scheme after completing certain years in service. It has also requested rai…

Born in Mumbai and having served as a judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai is presently serving as the Chairperson of the 8th Central Pay Commission from 3 November 2025.