8th pay commission: Vacancies for consultants open — Here’s who is eligible and how to apply

The 8th pay commission has in a notice on its website posted an invitation seeking applicants for multiple consultant roles with the panel on contract basis. It states: “The 8th CPC has been constituted to make recommendations related to emolument structure of different categories of officers, employees and on pensions. Applications are invited from eligible candidates for engagement as Consultant at the Commission on contractual basis as per the Guidelines.”

The term is for one-year contract or up to the tenure of the Commission, whichever is less. If required, extension beyond one year shall be subject to performance and professionalism of the consultant in the Commission, the notice added.

Candidates will receive offer of engagement via email only and have seven days to consent. “A maximum period of 30 days shall be given for joining from the date of e-mailing offer of engagement letter. Suitable candidates ready to join immediately shall be given preference,” it added.

Who is an eligible candidate?

Qualifications required of applicants is as below:

• It added that knowledge and experience of working on excel / spreadsheets and preparing presentations / slide deck is must for all categories of consultants.

Also, candidates who have handled matters related to pay or emoluments structure or compensation package or establishment matters would be given preference.

Further, selected candidates will have to provide integrity certificates from at least two references and a self-undertaking attesting to no prior criminal record or pending litigation.

How can eligible candidates apply?

• Candidates can visit the official website here — https://8cpc.gov.in/related-links/
• OR fill the form here — https://nicforms.nic.in/enRhYmxlNjlkMzczNmI2YTNlOTIwMjYwNDA2NTI

As per the notice, all applications must only be made online through the link, as “no physical copy / email / hard copy shall be considered for this purpose.”

What is the due date for application?

The notice states, “This is on open-ended circular. Any amendment / corrigendum shall be uploaded only on the website of the Commission.”

According to the website the application process will close on 31 August 2026.

What are the job roles available, salary details?

Vacancies for consultants with the 8th CPC have been classified into three categories based on age, experience and number of jobs available. Check below:

Any appointment of consultants would be on fixed remuneration during their tenure in the Commission. Check the salary details as below: