New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- The 8th Pay Commission today, 3 August, marked nine months since its constitution on 3 November 2025. Headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, as the Chairperson, the Commission has now completed half of its allocated 18-month term. It will submit final recommendations on salaries, fitment factor, allowances and pension reforms to the central government.

Over the past nine months, the 8th Pay Commission has conducted several meetings in Delhi, Ladakh, West Bengal and Odisha. These consultations were aimed at hearing employee unions' grievances and views to shape salary and pension revisions.

According to the 8th Pay Commission's website, meetings are scheduled for August and September. Fitment factor discussions are...