Archive · 25 Jul 2026
8th Pay Commission Resumes Consultations
The 8th Central Pay Commission has started talking to employees again after a short break.
They will have meetings on August 7 and 10 in Delhi.
This is good news for the 1.2 crore government workers and retirees who were worried about delays.
The Commission will listen to different groups and try to finish their report on time.
Everyone hopes this will help make sure the benefits reach people quickly.
The 8th Central Pay Commission resumes consultations with stakeholder meetings scheduled for August 7 and 10 in Delhi.
Employee associations and unions can seek appointments by July 31 through the Commission's online portal.
The Commission aims to address concerns over delays and ensure timely submission of its report.
The panel will interact with Central government and Union Territory employees' associations.
The 8th Pay Commission was constituted in November 2025 to recommend revisions for 1.2 crore employees and pensioners.
- Who
- 8th Central Pay Commission, Central government employees and pensioners
- What
- Resumption of consultation process and announcement of fresh meeting dates
- When
- August 7 and August 10
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To address concerns over the delay in updates and ensure timely submission of the report
Employee Concerns
Commission's Response
Delay in Updates
Employee Concerns
Employee bodies expressed concern over the lack of updates from the Pay Commission, fearing a delay in the submission of the report.
Commission's Response
The Commission resumed its consultation process and announced fresh meeting dates to address stakeholder concerns.
- Commission Name
- 8th Central Pay Commission
- Meeting Dates
- August 7 and August 10
- Location
- Delhi
- Deadline for Appointments
- July 31
- Number of Beneficiaries
- 1.2 crore Central government employees and pensioners
- Report Submission Deadline
- 18 months from November 2025
