India, Jan. 23 -- Central government employees and pensioners who have been waiting for updates on the 8th Pay Commission may finally see progress. Employee unions are now preparing to formally engage in the pay revision process as the commission slowly becomes operational.

The office of the 8th Pay Commission has already been set up in New Delhi, marking the beginning of the groundwork for the next salary revision cycle.

A crucial meeting has been scheduled for February 25, 2026, in New Delhi. Representatives of major central government employee and pensioner organisations will gather to prepare joint demands related to salaries, pensions and service conditions.

The meeting will be organised under the National Council (Staff Side) of ...