Archive · 22 Jul 2026
8th Pay Commission: HRA Revision Demanded by NC-JCM
The 8th Pay Commission is discussing pay hikes and allowances for central government employees and pensioners.
The NC-JCM, a group representing employees, is demanding a revision of the House Rent Allowance (HRA) because rent prices have increased significantly since 2017, but HRA rates have not changed.
They also want the minimum basic pay to be raised to ₹69,000 and the annual increment to be increased to 6%.
The commission, led by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, is expected to submit its final recommendations by February or April 2027.
The 8th Pay Commission is discussing pay hikes and allowances for central government employees and pensioners.
The NC-JCM demands a revision of HRA rates due to increased rent costs since 2017.
Proposed HRA rates: X Cities: 40%, Y Cities: 35%, Z Cities: 30%.
The NC-JCM also proposes hiking the minimum basic pay to ₹69,000 and increasing the annual increment to 6%.
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to submit its final recommendations by February or April 2027.
- Who
- Central government employees, pensioners, including defence personnel and retirees
- What
- Demands for HRA revision and other pay-related changes by the NC-JCM
- When
- The 8th Pay Commission was constituted on 3 November 2025, with final recommendations expected by February or April 2027
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address increased rent costs and other pay-related issues
NC-JCM's Demands
Government's Stance
HRA Revision
NC-JCM's Demands
The NC-JCM demands a revision of HRA rates, citing increased rent costs since 2017 and proposing higher rates for different city categories.
Government's Stance
The government has not yet responded to the HRA revision demands, as the 8th Pay Commission is still in the discussion phase.
Minimum Basic Pay
NC-JCM's Demands
The NC-JCM proposes hiking the minimum basic pay to ₹69,000.
Government's Stance
The government has not yet responded to the minimum basic pay demand, as the 8th Pay Commission is still in the discussion phase.
Annual Increment
NC-JCM's Demands
The NC-JCM suggests increasing the annual increment to 6% from the current 3%.
Government's Stance
The government has not yet responded to the annual increment demand, as the 8th Pay Commission is still in the discussion phase.
- Chairperson
- Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
- Member-Secretary
- Pankaj Jain
- Member
- Professor Pulak Ghosh
- Beneficiaries
- 1 crore (50 lakh employees, 65 lakh pensioners)
- Current HRA Rates
- X Cities: ~27%, Y Cities: ~18%, Z Cities: ~9%
- Proposed HRA Rates
- X Cities: 40%, Y Cities: 35%, Z Cities: 30%
- Expected Submission Date
- February or April 2027