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News India Live, Digital Desk: There is a very important news for central employees and pensioners. 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) The government has started taking formal steps regarding this. According to the latest update, the Commission has launched an online portal to digitalise its functioning and invite suggestions and demand letters from stakeholders.
According to the latest report of March 11, 2026, now employee organizations and individual employees will be able to directly put forward their demands before the Commission through digital medium.
Current status of 8th Pay Commission (Latest Status)
Online Portal and Deadline: 8th pay commission 8cpc.gov.in And MyGov Has activated its dedicated portal on the platform. Employees Organization and Pensioners 30 April 2026 You can submit your memorandum and suggestions till.
Appointment of Chairperson: justice Ranjana Prakash Desai has been appointed Chairman of the 8th Pay Commission. To submit its report to the Commission approximately 18 months Time has been given.
Date of entry into force: Although the 8th Pay Commission 1 January 2026 It is being considered effective, but its recommendations are yet to be finalized and approved by the Cabinet. 2027 It may take up to. In case of delay, arrears will be given to the employees.
Key Demands of employee organizations
Employee unions are adopting a very aggressive stance regarding salary increase this time:
Minimum Pay: At present the minimum basic salary is ₹ 18,000, which will be increased by ₹34,500 to ₹54,000 Demand is being made to do so.
Fitment Factor: The fitment factor in the 7th Pay Commission was 2.57. This time the employee 3.00 to 3.25 They are demanding to increase the basic salary to Rs.
Pension Increase: There has also been a demand for additional increase of 20% to 30% for pensioners and improvement in health facilities.
Estimated Salary Hike
If the government 3.0 If a fitment factor of Rs. 1000/- is accepted, then the salary structure may be as follows:
| pay matrix level | Current Basic (7th CPC) | Probable Basic (8th CPC – 3.0 Factor) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 (Minimum) | ₹18,000 | ₹54,000 |
| level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹87,600 |
| level 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹1,68,300 |
DA will also increase (Expected DA Hike)
Between Pay Commission, from January 2026 Dearness Allowance (DA) In 2% There is also a possibility of increase of Rs. 500 crore, which will increase the current rate from 58%. 60% Might be possible. Its official announcement is expected to be made around Holi (March 2026).