8th Pay Commission Delhi meetings: Key demands, timeline & expected salary hike explained

The 8th Pay Commission will meet employee unions and associations in New Delhi from April 28 to April 30, 2026. It has received a large number of requests for interactions and is scheduling meetings with as many unions and associations as possible on these dates.

On April 30, 2026, the All India NPS Employees Federation (AINPSEF) will present its memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission.
According to its president, Manjeet Singh Patel, the submission will cover issues such as:
● Minimum salary and fitment factor
● Travel Allowance (TA) and Children Education Allowance (CEA)
● Bonus, funds and retirement benefits
● Concerns related to NPS, UPS and OPS

The commission has clarified that due to a compressed schedule, it may not be able to accommodate all requests for interaction during the three-day Delhi meetings. The commission has stated that it will conduct additional meetings in New Delhi and across various states and Union Territories in the coming months, with updates to be shared on its official website.

Stakeholders outside Delhi NCR can seek appointments to interact with the commission in their respective state, Union Territory, or nearby regions when future meetings are scheduled.

The government has not confirmed the rollout timeline yet. However, based on past trends, implementation may align with the transition from the 7th Pay Commission and could take effect from January 1, 2026, subject to approval.

There has been a demand to increase minimum basic pay from ₹18,000 to ₹69,000, based on a fitment factor of 3.833. This demand also factors in a larger family size for wage calculations. If approved, it could significantly raise take-home salaries, pensions, and related benefits for a large number of employees.

Additionally, restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) remains a key demand. Employees have also proposed a pension of 67% of the last drawn salary, along with a 50% family pension.