8th pay commission: DA merger, salary hike, fitment factor, inflation adjustment — Top 5 demands from employee groups

The 8th Central Pay Commission is currently consulting employees, pensioners, and other stakeholders to gather their demands and suggestions before submitting its recommendations by May 2027. Some of the key demands include a higher minimum pay, merger of Dearness Allowance (DA) or inflation-linked allowances, and revised fitment factors.