The 8th Pay Commission (8th CPC) has invited applications from eligible candidates to fill 20 vacancies for consultant roles on a contractual basis. According to reports from Mint, the commission has posted these vacancies across three categories based on experience levels and age limits. The roles include 5 Senior Consultant positions (over 10 years experience, age limit 45 years), 5 Consultant positions (over 6 years experience, age limit 40 years), and 10 Young Professional Consultant positions (over 4 years experience, age limit 32 years).
As reported by Mint, candidates must possess Masters or MBA degree in Finance, Human Resource, Industrial Relations, or similar subjects, or be LL.B enrolled with Bar Council/Bar Association with relevant experience in law research or handling service matters in Tribunals/Courts. The notice emphasizes that knowledge and experience in Excel/spreadsheets and preparing presentations is mandatory for all consultant categories. Candidates with experience in handling matters related to pay structures, compensation packages, or establishment matters will receive preference during selection.
According to the commission's notice, full-time consultants will receive ₹1,80,000 per month, while part-time consultants working 12 days monthly will earn ₹90,000, and those working 6 days monthly will receive ₹45,000. As reported by Mint, the contract term is one year or up to the commission's tenure, whichever is shorter, with extensions subject to performance evaluation. Selected candidates must provide integrity certificates from at least two references and a self-undertaking attesting to no prior criminal record or pending litigation.
As reported by Mint, consultant responsibilities include analysis of salaries, pay structures, allowances, and pensions for employee categories listed in the commission's terms of reference, review of existing emolument structures, and assistance in specialized HR or compensation studies. The role also involves assistance in estimation of fiscal impact, review of gratuity and bonus mechanisms, coordination with various government ministries for data collection, and legal research on matters related to the commission's remit. The commission is expected to make significant decisions impacting central government employee and pensioner salaries by mid-2027.
According to the commission's notice reported by Mint, applications are accepted through the CPC's website only, with the invite remaining open until all posts are filled. The notice states that selected candidates will receive engagement offers via email with seven days to consent and 30 days maximum for joining. Candidates ready to join immediately will receive preference during the selection process.
