8th Pay Commission: Talks on union demands to begin in Delhi soon—focus on possible minimum wage changes

8th Pay Commission News: The 8th Pay Commission is scheduled to hold meetings with various employee unions and associations in Delhi between April 28 and April 30. This series of interactions is set to continue in the future as well.

8th Pay Commission: Discussions regarding the 8th Pay Commission for central government employees have intensified. It is being speculated that this commission could bring about a substantial hike in the minimum basic salary of employees. In line with this, a round of meetings is set to commence in Delhi between April 28 and April 30.

In a notice issued on April 24, the Commission stated that it has received a large number of requests from employee unions and associations regarding meetings to be held in Delhi between April 28 and April 30. Due to time constraints, it may not be possible to accommodate all requests during this specific period; however, the Commission has provided an assurance that additional meetings will be organized in the coming months—not only in Delhi but also across various states and Union Territories.

Why Are These Meetings Being Held?

It is worth noting that, according to a notice issued by the Commission's Deputy Secretary, Abhay N. Sahay, direct interactions will be held with various employee unions and organizations over these three days. The primary objective is to discuss the demands of employee organizations, salary structures, and pension benefits. The National Council (JCM) has already formulated its set of demands. The deadline for the submission of memorandums is April 30, 2026.

What Will the Minimum Salary Amount To?

Amidst these developments, expectations are rising that the minimum salary under the 8th Pay Commission could be raised to ₹72,000. This specific demand has been put forward notably by the Bharatiya Pratiraksha Mazdoor Sangh (BPMS). Citing an 86.76% increase in per capita income, this defense-sector organization has demanded a minimum wage of ₹72,000 and a Fitment Factor of 4.0. Meanwhile, the NC-JCM has demanded a minimum basic pay of ₹69,000 and a fitment factor of 3.83.