New Delhi, May 11 -- The 8th central pay commission (CPC) has set into motion discussions ahead of its recommendations for allowances, pay hikes, salary structure i.e. dearness allowance and fitment factor. Constituted every 10 years, it is expected to make significant decisions impacting salaries of central government employees and pensioners, including railways and defence staff.

As part of the consultation process, it opened formal memorandum submissions held meetings in Delhi in March for stakeholder consultations; and in April held meetings with employee representatives. The panel has planned meetings with employee representatives in Telangana, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir and Delhi in May and June.

The final document is slated for subm...