8th Pay Commission Completes 10 Months, Schedules State Consultations for Pay Review
The 8th Central Pay Commission, chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, has completed 10 months since its constitution on November 3, 2025. It is conducting consultations with central government employees, pensioners, and unions across various states including Chennai, Chandigarh, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. The commission is in its final consultation phase, with scheduled meetings through September and October 2026. Stakeholders can apply online for appointments, such as for the Bengaluru meetings by September 18. The commission aims to review and recommend revisions to pay, allowances, and pensions.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 4 Sept, 09:54 am. Other outlets followed.