New Delhi, July 21 -- The 8th Pay Commission completed its visits to Kolkata and Bhubaneswar in July. The Commission is now approaching the completion of its ninth month since its constitution on 3 November 2026. This would mean that nearly half of the 18-month permitted duration of the 8th Pay Commission will be completed soon.

More consultations and discussions are expected over the next few months in various states across the country as the 8th Pay Commission moves towards finalizing its recommendations.

The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission have sparked debate over pensions, as the government's Gazette notification focuses on reviewing benefits under the National Pension System (NPS) and Unified Pension Sch...