8th pay commission, June 26 -- A pay commission is constituted every decade to recommend revisions based on which the pay hikes, dearness allowance, fitment factor, salary structure, and other benefits of central government and public sector employees and retired pensioners is updated.

The 8th pay commission, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, is expected to make it final recommendations by mid-2027 for over 1 crore beneficiaries, comprising around 50 lakh central government employees and about 65 lakh pensioners, including defence and railways personnel and retirees.

Notably, the panel closed submission of suggestions on 15 June and is seeking online submission of data from stakeholders till 30 June 2026. Eight months...