New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- The 8th Pay Commission, headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, was constituted on 3 November 2025. It has now completed more than 1 year. As per the Terms of Reference (ToR), the commission has been given 18 months from its constitution to discuss and hear the ideas, proposals, and grievances of eligible employee unions and to submit its final report to the central government.

In line with this, the All India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF) has placed six key demands before the 8th Pay Commission panel, seeking better salaries, improved promotional opportunities, and additional allowances for railway employees. The aim of these demands is to bring meaningful and positive changes in the lives of serving railway emplo...