New Delhi, June 20 -- Constituted every 10 years, the Central Pay Commissions are expected to make significant decisions impacting salaries of central government employees and pensioners, including railways and defence staff. Beneficiaries of the 8th pay commission include close to 50 lakh central government employees and about 65 lakh retired pensioners, including defence personnel and retirees.

The 8th CPC is expected to announce its final recommendations by mid-2027. Notably, the panel closed submission of suggestions on 15 June and is seeking online submission of data from stakeholders till 30 June 2026.

Constituted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, the 8th CPC will make big decisions on salary hikes and fitment factor, bas...