New Delhi, June 26 -- The 8th Pay Commission is accelerating its consultative process, bringing fresh developments that are important for lakhs of central government employees, pensioners and associated stakeholders.

The 8th Pay Commission was constituted on 3 November 2025 and is a temporary body headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai as its chairperson. The Commission is expected to finalize its recommendations within 18 months of its constitution. This means that the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission on salary improvements, fitment factor and pension reforms are expected to be finalized by the middle of 2027.

Currently, the 8th Pay Commission is focusing on collecting ideas, views and grievances from employees, pensioners an...