Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom 8th Pay Commission recommendations are still distant, consultations continue. Ongoing consultations address fitment factor, minimum pay and conditions. Employee associations demand Rs 52,600 minimum pay for central staff. However, the government has not yet announced the effective date for implementation of the 8th Pay Commission recommendations. The fitment factor, minimum pay and other major components of the proposed salary revision have not yet been finalised.