New Delhi, June 11 -- More than seven months have passed since the 8th Pay Commission was constituted, leaving around 11 months in its 18-month tenure. The Commission is swiftly moving through its consultative process, a phase marked by extensive idea-sharing and stakeholder discussions during meetings. Once these consultations conclude, the Commission will submit its recommendations.

According to recent reports, the 8th Pay Commission has already held consultative meetings in several locations, including Pune, Hyderabad, Jammu & Kashmir, and New Delhi, during the first seven months of its work.

It has also extended the deadline for submitting memoranda and suggestions to 15 June 2026, giving more organisations, stakeholders and partici...