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Last updated: July 14, 2026 · Updated regularly as new notifications are issued
The 8th Pay Commission held consultations in Kolkata with employee unions, pensioner associations, and government departments on fitment factor, pensions, promotions, and service conditions — continuing the nationwide consultation tour.
Source: Sunday Guardian Live ↗
Regional consultation meeting in Bhubaneswar, part of the Commission’s ongoing city-by-city tour to hear submissions from unions and departments ahead of its report.
Source: Sunday Guardian Live ↗
The 8th CPC extended the deadline for Ministries, Departments, Union Territories and other government organisations to submit employee and workforce data (including contractual and outsourced staff) through its online Data Collection Portal.
Union Cabinet approved DA revision from 53% to 60% for central government employees effective January 1, 2026.
Source: PIB notification ↗
Official reference date for 8th CPC pay revision. The revised pay structure will be effective from this date once implemented, with arrears.
Source: 8th CPC Terms of Reference ↗
Government of India formally constituted the 8th Pay Commission via Gazette notification, appointing Justice (Retd) Ranjana Prakash Desai as Chairperson, Prof. Pulak Ghosh as Member, and Pankaj Jain, IAS as Member-Secretary. Covers all central government civil servants and armed forces personnel.
Source: Gazette of India ↗
The Union Cabinet approved setting up the 8th Pay Commission and its Terms of Reference, ahead of formal constitution later that year.
Source: PIB notification ↗
National Council – Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM), the central government employee union body, submitted a demand for a 3.83× fitment factor, which would bring minimum pay to ₹68,940 (3.83 × ₹18,000).
Source: NC-JCM Staff Side ↗
Based on the time taken by prior commissions (18 months from constitution), the report is estimated to be submitted around May 2027. This is an estimate — the actual date could be earlier or later.
Source: Historical pattern (7th CPC took ~18 months)
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