8th Pay Commission Update: Central government employees and pensioners are now awaiting just one thing: when the 8th Pay Commission will be implemented for them. The Commission constituted by the government has been given until June 15, 2026, to prepare and submit its review report. Employees are putting forward demands such as an increase in the fitment factor, a hike in the minimum wage, and the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
It is worth noting that once the recommendations are implemented, salaries are expected to see an increase of 25–30 percent. This decision by the government has provided lakhs of employees with another opportunity to convey their views to the Commission. The Commission has clarified that there will be no further extension of the deadline beyond this point.
Memoranda Can Now Be Submitted Online
The 8th Pay Commission has stated that all employee unions and pensioners’ associations must submit their suggestions exclusively through the official portal, 8cpc.gov.in, and strictly in the prescribed format. Applications sent via postal mail—whether handwritten or in PDF format—will not be accepted.
The Commission aims to receive all suggestions online through a standardized process to facilitate their easy review and analysis. In addition to accepting memoranda, the Commission is also engaging in direct consultations with employee unions across the country. To this end, meetings are being organized in various states where the demands of employees and pensioners will be discussed.
When Will the Next Meetings Be Held?
Jammu & Kashmir (Srinagar/Jammu) – June 1 to 4
Ladakh – June 8
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) – June 22–23
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) – July 6–7
Kolkata (West Bengal) – July 9–10
Meet the Head of the Commission
The Central Government has appointed former Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai as the Chairperson of the 8th Pay Commission. The Commission is mandated to submit its report to the government within 18 months, commencing from November 3, 2025. The government had also sought suggestions from the general public via the MyGov platform to gather a broad spectrum of opinions regarding issues related to salaries and pensions. Know the Employees’ Demands
Employee organizations have presented several significant demands before the Commission. Among these, the most widely discussed issues concern the enhancement of the fitment factor and the minimum wage. The key demands related to these matters are outlined below:
The minimum basic salary should be increased from ₹18,000 to ₹69,000.
The fitment factor should be raised from 2.57 and fixed within the range of 3.25 to 3.83.
The annual increment should be set at 6% or 7%, instead of the current 3%.
The Old Pension Scheme (OPS) should be implemented in place of the New Pension Scheme (NPS).
