What is the story about?
8th Pay Commission Update: After months of waiting, central government employees and pensioners may finally see movement on the 8th Pay Commission and the next
salary revision. According to a report by The Economic Times (ET), the formal process linked to the new pay commission is beginning, with employee bodies preparing to place their demands before the panel.
What’s Happening on February 25?
The office of the 8th Pay Commission has now been set up in New Delhi. As the next step, representatives of major central government employee and pensioner organisations will meet in the capital on February 25, 2026.
This meeting will be held under the National Council (Staff Side) of the Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM), which officially represents central government employees in talks with the Centre.
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The main purpose of the meeting is to prepare a common list of demands related to pay revision and service conditions. These demands will later be submitted to the 8th Pay Commission.
Why This Meeting Matters
In a letter to members of the NC-JCM drafting committee, its secretary Shiva Gopal Mishra said that once the 8th Pay Commission starts functioning fully, the council may be asked to submit its memorandum on employee issues.
The letter stated that the drafting committee will meet at 13-C, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi, starting 10:30 am on February 25.
The goal is to decide how the memorandum will be drafted and what issues should be included so that employee demands are clearly presented to the pay commission.
Mishra also noted that committee members are expected to stay in Delhi for about a week from February 25, as detailed discussions will be held to finalise proposals.
Who Will Take Part?
An official invited to the meeting, who is also the secretary of a major central government employee and pensioner body, told ET that representatives from several departments have been called.
These include employee and pensioner associations from:
- Railways
- Defence
- Posts
- Income Tax
- Other central government services
The idea is to ensure that concerns from different departments are included while drafting the common demands.
What Will Be Discussed?
As per the ET report, discussions will mainly focus on pay revision-related issues.
Employee and pensioner bodies recognised by the NC-JCM submit proposals that usually cover:
- Basic pay
- Fitment factor (used to revise salaries)
- Minimum wage
- Allowances
- Service conditions
The meeting, which may last several days, will examine all proposals and try to arrive at a single, common set of demands.
Once differences are resolved, a final draft memorandum will be prepared.
What Happens After the Draft Is Ready?
After the NC-JCM finalises its draft, the 8th Pay Commission will begin its formal consultation process.
According to ET, the commission will issue a notification asking:
- Central government bodies
- State governments
- Other stakeholders
to submit their suggestions within a fixed deadline.
The NC-JCM will then submit its final memorandum within that time frame.
What Comes Next in the Pay Commission Process?
Once submissions are received, the pay commission will call different stakeholder groups for one-on-one discussions.
During these meetings, each group will explain and justify its demands. Since there are hundreds of stakeholders across India, this process usually takes considerable time.
While employee views are important, the pay commission is not bound to accept all demands. It applies its own analysis before making final recommendations to the government.
