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8th Pay Commission announces Bengaluru meeting schedule: Check dates, deadline to apply and how to take appointment

The 8th Pay Commission is set to convene in Bengaluru, to hold crucial discussions regarding salaries, pensions, and working conditions with a variety of stakeholders. Additional consultations will be organized in cities like Jaipur, Chandigarh, Chennai, and Puducherry during August and September 2026.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

8th Pay Commission salary hike: How minimum salary may rise to Rs 48,000 at 5 family units; see revised estimates of Level 1-5 employees’ pays

8th Pay Commission calculator: Employee associations are pushing for a broader definition of family units in the upcoming 8th Pay Commission. They argue that incorporating parents into the family unit category will enhance revised salary structures significantly. This adjustment may lead to a notable increase in the basic minimum pay,…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

8th Pay Commission fitment factor: Does 2.0 fitment factor mean 2x gross pay hike for Level 1-18 employees?

8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Central government employees are currently anticipating the recommendations from the 8th Pay Commission regarding the fitment factor. While a higher fitment factor is expected, it may not lead to a substantial doubling of gross salaries. Historical data from previous pay commissions indicates that the increases…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

8th pay commission latest news: Central government teachers demand Old Pension Scheme, 65-year retirement age, more leave and higher promotion quota

Teachers from the central government have come together to express their demands to the 8th Pay Commission, advocating for equal pay and benefits. Their requests include the reinstatement of the Old Pension Scheme, an increased retirement age, expanded leave entitlements, and enhanced promotion pathways.

The Economic Times · Aug 8

8th Pay Commission calculator: Can Level 8 employees get 58% gross salary hike at 2.57 fitment factor?

8th pay commission update: The 8th Pay Commission is actively engaging with various stakeholders to gather insights on salary and pension adjustments. Employees are hopeful for a timely report that could significantly alter their compensation. Projections suggest that gross pay increases may vary from 31% to 68%, relying on different…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

8th Pay Commission salary calculator: How Level 10 employees can get Rs 25 lakh extra gross salary in 10 years at 6% annual increment rate

8th Pay Commission latest news: Employee groups are urging the 8th Pay Commission to raise annual increments significantly. They suggest increasing the rate from three percent to at least five percent. Some organizations propose an increment of six percent annually for employees. Other federations are advocating for a seven percent…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

8th Pay Commission schedules Jaipur meetings with employee and pensioner bodies; key dates, deadline to apply

8th Pay Commission: The 8th Pay Commission will hold meetings in Jaipur. These discussions involve central government employees and their representative bodies. Similar meetings have been scheduled for New Delhi, Chandigarh, Chennai, and Puducherry. Stakeholders must submit requests for appointments through a specific online portal.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

DA hike for June 2026: Central government employees likely to get 63% dearness allowance after hike

DA hike: Central government employees anticipate a 3% dearness allowance increase. This expectation arises from the latest AICPI-IW reading for June 2026. The calculation suggests a potential 63% overall dearness allowance for employees. This hike will impact salaries across various pay levels under the 7th Pay Commission. The Finance Ministry…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

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.

The Economic Times · Jul 30