New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- The 8th central pay commission (CPC) has closed its window for data submission this week. Prior to this, it also closed submission of suggestions and memorandum on 15 June. However, its consultation process is ongoing as the panel has planned meetings and state visits in Delhi, Chennai, Puducherry and Chandigarh in August and September 2026.

More than 1 crore individuals, comprising nearly 50 lakh central government employees and close to 65 lakh central government pensioners, including defence and railway personnel and retirees, benefit from the DA hikes and corresponding increase in Dearness Relief (DR). Here's a look at the latest updates so far...

Last month, the commission extended its window seeking submission...