8th Pay Commission Holds Delhi Meetings on May 13-14 - Defence & Railway Unions Present Salary Demands

The 8th Central Pay Commission held its latest round of stakeholder consultations in New Delhi on May 13 and 14, 2026, meeting with unions and associations from the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways.

The meetings were part of the Commission's active stakeholder consultation phase. Railway and Defence employees represent the largest central government workforce segments, making these consultations critical for shaping the final recommendations.

Key demands raised by unions: Minimum pay increase from ₹18,000 to ₹69,000 per month. Fitment factor of 3.8x (the 7th CPC had 2.57x). Restoration of Old Pension Scheme (OPS) or significant NPS reforms. DA freeze compensation. HRA revision for metro cities. Increased risk allowance for defence personnel.

Earlier consultations: The first meeting between the National Council-Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) and the Commission was held on April 28-30, 2026, marking the official start of the consultation process.

Regional meetings planned: The Commission will expand consultations beyond Delhi to gather wider workforce perspectives, especially from defence and remote-region employees. Meeting schedules will be published on 8cpc.gov.in.

What this means for you: If you're a central government employee or pensioner, the 8th CPC recommendations will directly affect your salary, DA, HRA, and pension. The Commission is expected to submit its report by mid-2027, with implementation likely from January 1, 2026 (retrospective). Use our 8th Pay Commission Calculator to estimate your revised salary. For pension-related comparisons, check our NPS vs PPF comparison.

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Published: 2026-05-14 • Source: Official government press releases and notifications.