Professor Hansraj Suman, Chairman of the Forum of Academics for Social Justice (a teachers’ organization), has written a letter to Professor V.S. Negi , President of the Delhi University Teachers’ Association (DUTA) , demanding the formation of a committee for the 8th Pay Commission for teachers in central universities. This is so that DUTA can exert pressure on the UGC to constitute the 8th Pay Commission Committee for university/college teachers, enabling the Commission to submit its report to the government as soon as possible. Prof. Suman has also demanded from the DUTA President that representatives from all groups of teachers’ organizations be included in the Pay Commission Committee and their opinions be taken.

He stated that whenever a Pay Commission has been formed in the past, DUTA has effectively represented the teachers’ side. It may be noted that the official website for the 8th Pay Commission for central government employees and pensioners has been launched. The Commission has made an online structured format available on its website for receiving memoranda, representations from organizations/unions, various institutions, and individual employees. This format also seeks suggestions from employees and the general public on important questions through the MyGov.inportal. The last date for submitting suggestions is 30 April 2026 .

Professor Hansraj Suman , Chairman of the Forum, stated that the questions asked by the Commission clearly indicate a glimpse of the future pay structure. These questions emphasize balancing economic growth, rising inflation, and the financial burden on the government. In addition, opinions have been sought on the role of the fitment factor and the appropriate method for determining salaries of top officials. There are also indications of changes in the increment system (i.e., the method of annual salary increase). Teachers’ organizations hope that this time there will be a practical and significant increase in pay. Prof. Suman said that DUTA should also submit its suggestions to the Central Government and the Ministry of Education. He further noted that the Commission will accept opinions only through online means. Suggestions sent via email, any PDF file, or post will not be considered. All suggestions must be submitted only through the My Gov portal, with the final date set as 30 April 2026

DUTA should convene a meeting soon on the 8th Pay Commission — Prof. Hansraj Suman has once again demanded from the DUTA President that he urgently call a meeting of office-bearers of all teachers’ associations to properly represent the side of university/college teachers and ensure the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission recommendations. He stated that the 8th Pay Commission was supposed to be implemented from 1 January 2026, but due to delay, the committee for the 8th Pay Commission has been constituted late, which will submit its recommendations to the Central Government in 2027. He also mentioned that every ten years, the recommendations of the Pay Commission are approved and sent to the relevant departments/ministries/educational institutions/universities for implementation. However, this is the first occasion where the UGC has not yet constituted any committee for teachers.

Prof. Hansraj Suman
Chairman – Forum of Academics for Social Justice