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8th Pay Commission
Tracked across 3 sources · Updated 4h ago
The 8th Pay Commission is underway, with consultations across India. Key demands include higher fitment factor and increments. The report deadline is May 3, 2027, affecting 1.1 crore employees and pensioners.
How it unfolded
19h ago
Full list of state visits and meetings released
2d ago
Report submission deadline set for May 3, 2027
3d ago
Government says commission works independently
5d ago
Fitment factor above 3 debated, fiscal concerns raised
6d ago
Panel to hold meetings in Delhi, Chennai, Puducherry
25 Jul 2026
Commission announces Delhi meetings on Aug 7 and 10
17 Jul 2026
8th Pay Commission to submit report by mid-2027
What happened earlier
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Full story →8th Pay Commission Update: Report Submission Deadline and Salary Hike Timeline Announced
Minister of State Pankaj Chaudhary announced in the Rajya Sabha that the 8th Pay Commission must submit its report by May 3, 2027.
The 8th Pay Commission was formed on November 3, 2025, with an 18-month timeline to prepare salary hike recommendations.
The new pay structure will be implemented effective January 1, 2026, regardless of when the report is submitted.
The commission is not required to submit interim reports or updates to the government during its work.
Earlier · 24 Jul 2026
Full story →8th Pay Commission: Level 15-18 employees may get monthly HRA of up to ₹1.93 lakh if 2.57 fitment factor is approved
The 8th Pay Commission, constituted on 3 November 2025 with chairman Ranjana Prakash Desai, may raise HRA for Level 15-18 central government employees if a 2.57 fitment factor is approved.
HRA is calculated as a percentage of basic pay; employees in X, Y, Z cities currently receive 30%, 20%, and 10% HRA respectively.
At Level 18, the maximum estimated HRA in X-category cities would be ₹1,92,750 per month under a 2.57 fitment factor, up from ₹2,50,000 basic pay.
The Commission has 18 months to consult stakeholders and submit recommendations on salary, allowances, and pension.
Earlier · 24 Jul 2026
Full story →8th Pay Commission Restarts Talks, Fresh August Meeting Dates Announced
The 8th Pay Commission, constituted in November 2025, is restarting talks on salary, pension, and allowance revisions.
Fresh meeting dates for August have been announced for the commission's discussions.
The commission will recommend revisions to salaries, pensions, and allowances for government employees.
The outcome may affect millions of central government employees and pensioners in India.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →8th CPC: How 3% vs 6% annual increments affect Central government employees’ basic pay
Central government employees currently receive a yearly increment of 3% of basic pay, effective January 1 or July 1 depending on appointment or promotion date.
The 8th CPC is considering a 6% annual increment option, which would significantly increase basic pay growth compared to the current 3%.
The difference between 3% and 6% increments affects long-term salary progression and pension calculations for central government employees.
The new increment rate, if implemented under the 8th CPC, would apply to all central government employees starting from the effective date.