8th Pay Commission Latest News: If you are a central government employee or a pensioner, this news could be significant for you. The 8th Pay Commission is once again in the spotlight. It has been a full 10 months since the commission was constituted. Numerous meetings have already taken place, visits to various states have been conducted, and employee organisations have presented their demands. But what can be expected regarding the new salary, pension, annual increments, and allowances?
When was the 8th Pay Commission formed?
The government approved the Terms of Reference for the 8th Pay Commission on October 28, 2025. Subsequently, the commission was constituted on November 3, 2025. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai is chairing it. The 8th Pay Commission was given 18 months to submit its report.
10 months of the 18-month deadline have passed
It has been 10 months since the 8th Pay Commission was formed, meaning a significant portion of the allotted time has already elapsed. The process of preparing the report will move forward over the next eight months. However, it is too early to say exactly when the report will be released.
What work has been done so far?
The Pay Commission has sought suggestions from employee organisations, unions, and other stakeholders. The Pay Commission invited applications to recruit consultants on April 10, 2026. Additionally, the deadline for submitting memoranda was extended to June 15, giving more organisations the opportunity to present their demands.
When were the state visits conducted?
The 8th Pay Commission has initiated discussions by visiting various states. A notification regarding visits to Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh was issued on May 1. A schedule for discussions in Delhi was announced for July 23, followed by an update regarding a visit to Jaipur on August 3. Meetings were held in Jaipur on August 31 and September 1.
Schedule to be completed in the next two months
The Commission’s upcoming schedule has also been released. Discussions are slated for Puducherry on September 9. Meetings will be held in Chandigarh from September 16 to 18. Subsequently, discussions are proposed for Bengaluru on October 7 and 8. Employee unions and other stakeholders will be consulted during all these meetings.
Update on the fitment factor
The fitment factor plays a crucial role in salary revision. It is the multiplier used to convert basic pay into the revised salary. While the 7th Pay Commission used a factor of 2.57, employee unions have demanded that it be raised to 3.61 to 4.
Significant hike in minimum salary
The NC-JCM has proposed raising the minimum basic pay to ₹69,000. The BPMS has demanded an increase to ₹72,000, while the MSA proposal suggests ₹65,000. These are demands made by employee unions; the government has not yet approved any of these figures.
Demand for annual increment
Employee unions have also demanded a revision of the annual increment. Currently, central government employees receive a 3% increment on their basic pay. The BPMS and NC-JCM have recommended doubling this to 6% annually, which would accelerate annual salary growth.
Update on pension and DA
Pension and allowances are being reviewed under the 8th Pay Commission. Employee unions are demanding pension increases and changes to Dearness Allowance (DA). However, neither a new fitment factor nor an official announcement regarding a pension hike has been made yet.
When will the new salary and pension be implemented?
The Commission is expected to submit its report by May or June of next year. The government will decide after that. Under these circumstances, the implementation of the new salary and pension is not certain. Nevertheless, employees and pensioners are watching the upcoming meetings and the Commission’s recommendations.