In a matter of good news for millions of central government employees and pensioners who 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. 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 Here's everything you need to know about the National Council (Joint Consultative Machinery) and the upcoming 8th Pay Commission.

What are the recommendations about the 8th Pay Commission?
"The April 13 meeting is a 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, as quoted by IANS news agency.
What has the Modi government announced regarding the 8th Pay Commission?
The administration has yet to declare the formal date for the pay rise.Arrears will be calculated based on the date set for the 8th Pay Commission's implementation, despite pressure from employee and pensioner groups to calculate arrears beginning January 1, 2026, according to the newspaper.
What will the Eighth Pay Commission decide?
According to a recent development, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasised that forming the 8th commission far before 2025 will provide ample time to study and finalise suggestions."For your information, our Prime Minister has approved the establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission for all central government employees," Ashwini Vaishnaw stated following the PM's acceptance of the 8th Central Pay Commission.
What salary increases might employees expect under the 8th Pay Commission?
The 8th Pay Commission is likely to modify salaries beginning January 1, 2026, though implementation may not occur immediately. Typically, the Commission takes several months to prepare its report, which is then reviewed and authorised by the government.
Employees might expect to be paid in arrears if the deployment is delayed. Along with basic salary, adjustments are expected in pensions and numerous allowances, which might lead to a notable increase in take-home pay and retirement benefits.