8th Pay Commission: Government Accelerates Salary Hike Process, Key Details Revealed

• The Ministry of Finance submitted key details to Parliament regarding the formation, functioning, and implementation of the 8th Pay Commission.
• The commission, officially notified on November 3, 2025, will review pay scales, allowances, and pensions for central government employees.
• Retired Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai chairs the commission, with Pulak Ghosh as part-time member and Pankaj Jain as Member Secretary.
• The commission has 18 months to submit recommendations and is inviting online memorandums via 8cpc.gov.in until April 30, 2026.
• A special 18-questionnaire on MyGov.in seeks suggestions from various employees and stakeholders until March 31, 2026.