8th Pay Commission in October 2026: Mumbai Next, 6% Increment Ask
The 8th Pay Commission met staff in Bengaluru on 7–8 October and visits Mumbai on 22–23 October. What unions want, what is decided and where the DA hike stands.
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Salary & Work articles
CTC, in-hand salary, PF, gratuity and your rights at work.
DA Hike July 2026: 63% Expected for Central Employees
DA is 60% now and the July 2026 revision works out to 63%, a 3-point rise. What is confirmed, the pay and arrears by level, and when Cabinet may decide.
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8th Pay Commission: Salary Hike, Fitment Factor and Dates
Where the 8th Pay Commission stands in September 2026, what fitment factor to expect, how much your salary could rise, and when arrears may be paid.
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Gratuity Under the New Labour Codes (2026)
Gratuity changed in November 2025: fixed-term staff now qualify after 1 year, and higher basic pay raises payouts. What changed and how to calculate it.
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