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PoliticsApr 07, 2026 06:03 PM

Employees' body to meet on April 13 as Central govt staff keen on 8th Pay Commission decisions

New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Millions of central government employees and pensioners await the outcome of the drafting committee of the National Council (Joint Consultative Machinery) on April 13 to get cues on the 8th Pay Commission salary revision, a report said on Tuesday. The drafting committee meeting scheduled for 11:00 am at the JP Choubey Memorial Library (AIRF office premises) here will review a final common memorandum and discuss pay scale revisions, annual increments, allowances and other benefits, the report from NDTV Profit said. "The April 13 meeting is in continuation of the March 12, 2026, meeting when all drafting committee members of the 8th Pay Commission met to discuss the common memorandum of all employee and pensioner bodies," said NC-JCM secretary, Shiv Gopal Mishra, in a letter to members of the drafting committee. The government has not yet announced the official date for the salary increase. Arrears will be calculated based on the date fixed for the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission even as employee and pensioner groups press for arrears to be calculated from January 1, 2026, the report said. The Federation of National Postal Organisations has asked the government to merge the 58 per cent dearness allowance with basic pay and give interim relief from the same date. The salary increase will hinge on the fitment factor the government adopts which analysts expect to exceed 2.5. Some employee groups have sought a fitment factor of 3.15, even though the official decision may take over a year, the report said. Pankaj Chaudhary, MoS Finance, told Parliament in March that the 8th Pay Commission will make its recommendations on pay, allowances, pensions, and other benefits for central government employees. The 8th Pay Commission is expected to complete this work within 18 months from November 2025.

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India News | Centre Withholding Funds for Schemes, Depriving People of Benefits: J'khand FinMin | LatestLY

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OtherPoliticsBusinessHealthJun 27, 2025 01:22 AM

Engineer arrested for LLB student's hit-and-run death in Gurgaon | Noida News - Times of India

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PoliticsJun 28, 2025 06:39 PM

'Secularism goes against Indian idea': Assam CM Himanta Biswa backs RSS call to remove words from Constitution; adds 'socialism never our vision' | India News - Times of India

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Political slugfest in WB over rape slur on Padma awardee monk - The Shillong Times

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BusinessJun 06, 2025 04:00 PM

8th Pay Commission Salary, DA Hike: What Could Be Revised Salaries and Allowances for Central Government Employees Under 8th CPC? | 📰 LatestLY

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The Punjab Cabinet approved amendments to the state's conversion policy, facilitating industrial plot conversions into various uses. This move addresses industrialists' concerns, aims to streamline estate management, and enhance business ease. Additional policies target micro and small enterprise operations and restructure state financial directorates for efficiency. The Punjab Cabinet has given the green light to amendments in the conversion policy, offering opportunities for industrial plots t ...Read More >