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8th Pay Commission Update: Report Submission Deadline and Salary Hike Timeline Announced
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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.
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