Shiv Gopal Mishra, secretary staff side NC–JCM (National Council – Joint Consultative Machinery) in an exclusive interview with News24’s Akshat Mittal, talked about the 8th Pay Commission. In this interview, he expressed his views of whether the new Pay Commission be adopted uniformly by the Centre and states or not.

Mishra advocates that the new Pay Commission should be implemented uniformly by both the central and the state governments. “Yes, a central pay commission should be universally applicable, benefiting both central government employees and state government employees,” he said. “In fact, most states have already adopted similar measures,” Mishra further remarked.

“I can’t say the fitment factor under the new Pay Commission will be 2.86, but I think it should be 2.86. Staff side of NC–JCM and other experts are working on it,” he said.

8th Pay Commission: Timeline

“I’m optimistic that the 8th Pay Commission will be established by February 15th, 2025. The Commission’s report will be finalized by November 30th, and the government will review it in December for further consideration, and the new Pay Commission can be implemented from January 2026 in the country,” told Mishra 

Mishra said, “DoPT (Department of Personnel and Training) has written a letter to us for the Terms of Reference, and we are going to reply to them very soon. Afterward, DoPT Secretary might call a meeting of Staff Side.” “I hope that our work on Terms and References will be done in 7–10 days. Nomination of member for the Pay Commission is the work of government. I hope that too will be done in 7–10 days,” he added.

“The government is really working fast on the Pay Commission this time,” Mishra noted