8th Pay Commission: Great news for central employees and pensioners! The preparations for the 8th Central Pay Commission, which is vital for salary and pension hikes, are picking up speed. The government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has made another significant appointment as a director in the 8th Pay Commission. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has given the green light. This move is expected to speed up salary increases for central employees and pension hikes for pensioners. Plus, you can share your thoughts on how much the salary and pension should be raised.
There have been 3 recent major updates regarding the 8th Pay Commission that are crucial for millions of central employees and pensioners.
1) Key appointment in the Pay Commission: Krishna VR takes on the role of Director
The Modi government has appointed a Director for the 8th Pay Commission, which is a key role for central government employees. As per an office memo from the Department of Personnel and Training, Krishna VR, an officer from the Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS, 2009 batch), has been appointed as Director, 8th CPC, on departmental deputation. The ACC has approved this appointment. The position has been filled through the Central Staffing Scheme under the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. It mentions that Krishna VR’s deputation will continue until further notice or until September 17, 2029, whichever comes first. This means that the payroll determination for central employees will now move faster.
2) The government is asking for input on salary and pension
The Central Government has launched the official website for the 8th Pay Commission (https://8cpc.gov.in/), where they are inviting suggestions from central employees, pensioners, and ministries on topics like salary, pension, increments, and fitment factors. The Commission has assured that the identities of those providing suggestions will remain confidential. The deadline for submitting suggestions is March 16, 2026.
To submit your suggestions, you simply need to visit the MyGov portal and fill out the online form. You can enter your suggestions in the 18-question questionnaire by clicking on the link on the MyGov website:
https://www.mygov.in/mygov-survey/8th-central-pay-commission-questionnaire/ . The Commission has stated that suggestions will only be accepted through MyGov; feedback sent via email or other means will not be accepted.
3) Government gave update in Parliament
The government recently provided a major update on the 8th Pay Commission in Parliament. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary clarified the details of the Commission’s formation and the topics of its review. He stated that the notification for the Commission’s formation was issued on November 3, 2025. The Commission has been given one and a half years (18 months) to prepare its report. Based on this timeframe, the Commission’s recommendations are expected by 2027, although arrears may be added starting January 1, 2026.
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