8th Pay Commission: Govt Shares Timeline, Salary Revision Plans and Key Details in Lok Sabha
The government has shared key details on the 8th Pay Commission, including its timeline, salary revisions, allowances, and pension updates. The panel will submit its recommendations within 18 months, while inputs from employees and stakeholders are being invited to shape the final report.
New Delhi, March 25: The Ministry of Finance has outlined major updates on the 8th Pay Commission in the Lok Sabha, highlighting proposed changes in salaries, allowances, pensions, and the overall implementation roadmap. Responding to a query by MP A Raja, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary confirmed that the Commission was constituted through a resolution issued on November 3, 2025.
The 8th Pay Commission has been tasked with reviewing pay structures, allowances, and pension systems for government employees and is expected to submit its recommendations within 18 months of its formation. The government clarified that the financial impact on the Union Budget will be assessed only after the recommendations are finalized and approved. 8th Pay Commission: When Will Salaries Increase and What Hike Can Employees Expect.
The Commission is operating from New Delhi under the chairpersonship of Ranjana Prakash Desai, with Pulak Ghosh serving as part-time member and Pankaj Jain as secretary. It has also invited inputs from stakeholders, including employees, pensioners, and institutions. 8th Pay Commission: Salary Hike, Arrears Decision & Pension Changes - What to Expect.
Online memorandum submissions are open until April 30, 2026, via the official portal, while responses to an 18-question consultation on MyGov are being accepted until March 31, 2026. These inputs are expected to help shape the final recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission.
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