8th Pay Commission Chair Holds First Official Meet With NC-JCM as Staff Side Pushes for 3.83 Fitment Factor and ₹69,000 Minimum Wage

New Delhi | April 28, 2026 — A significant milestone in the journey toward the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) recommendations was reached today. In a high-stakes meeting held at the Commission’s newly established office in the Chandralok Building, Janpath, the National Council JCM (Staff Side), led by General Secretary Shiva Gopal Mishra, met with commission officials to advocate for the interests of millions of central government employees and pensioners.

The Meeting Highlights

The session, which commenced at 11:00 a.m., lasted for approximately 90 minutes. According to updates shared by Shiva Gopal Mishra on X (formerly Twitter), the interaction was marked by a “positive and cooperative atmosphere.”

Key highlights of the discussion included:

• Memorandum Presentation: The JCM Staff Side formally presented the major issues outlined in their comprehensive memorandum, which includes demands for a revised fitment factor and minimum basic pay.
• Employee & Pensioner Welfare: Detailed discussions were held on critical topics directly impacting the financial well-being and service conditions of both current employees and retirees.
• Serious Consideration: Mishra noted that the Commission heard the Staff Side’s points with “seriousness,” signaling a respectful start to the structured consultation phase.

Also Read: 8th Pay Commission: NC JCM Staff Side Submits Memorandum Proposing ₹69,000 Minimum Pay and 3.833 Fitment Factor

What’s at Stake?

As the consultation process picks up pace, the JCM Staff Side remains firm on its core proposals. While various figures have circulated in recent weeks, the formal demand remains centered on:

1. A Fitment Factor of 3.83.
2. A revised Minimum Basic Pay of ₹69,000.
3. Enhancements to annual increments and pension benefits.

Looking Ahead

This meeting is part of a three-day intensive interaction window (April 28–30) scheduled by the 8th Pay Commission to engage with various unions and associations. Shiva Gopal Mishra emphasized that this is just the beginning.

“Moving forward, through similar meetings, we will continue to firmly present all our issues,” Mishra stated, reassuring the workforce that the JCM will remain steadfast in its advocacy until a fair and just pay structure is achieved.

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