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Employee unions report website glitches as 8th Pay Commission memo deadline sparks extension demand
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Unions say portal trouble may stall millions of filings
Central government employee bodies including NC-JCM and AIDEF say they’re running into technical glitches while submitting memorandums for the 8th Pay Commission. They’ve asked for an extension of the submission deadline to May 31, 2026, arguing the portal issues could block timely filings. But the Pay Commission is reportedly holding firm on the April 30 deadline.
- NC-JCM and AIDEF cite website glitches during memorandum submission
- Unions seek extending the deadline to May 31, 2026
- The 8th Pay Commission appears to stick to April 30 anyway
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