Kamal Ghorui
8th Pay Commission news: Central government employees and pensioners have reason to cheer with the website for the 8th Pay Commission going live, seeking feedback and inputs from concerned individuals.The 8th Pay Commission was first announced in January 2025, and it was formally notified later through a Ministry of Finance notification issued on November 3, 2025. The government has already approved the 8th Pay Commission’s Terms of Reference (ToR), giving it a period of 18 months to submit its recommendations on revisions to salaries, pensions, and other allowances of government employees and pensioners.
What is the 8th Pay Commission website & why is it important?
With the 8th Pay Commission now constituted, the government has introduced its official website (https://8cpc.gov.in/). With the launch of the website, the 8th Pay Commission has now invited suggestions and feedback from ministries, departments, central government employees, and other stakeholders.In a statement published on the new website, the Commission said it is seeking views, opinions, and inputs to help it make well-informed recommendations. The final date for submitting responses to the questionnaire is Monday, March 16, 2026. The website reads:The 8th Central Pay Commission, in collaboration with MyGov, solicits views, opinions, and inputs in a structured manner (through a questionnaire) from employees of the Government of India, employees of Union Territories, Judicial Officers, officers and employees of Courts, members of Regulatory Bodies, Associations or Unions of serving or retired employees, pensioners, researchers, academicians, and individuals. For further details, may visit 8cpc.gov.inOnly responses through the MyGov will be accepted. The questionnaire is in bilingual format (English/Hindi).The 8th Pay Commission has clarified that the identities of respondents will remain confidential, and the feedback received will be examined and presented only in an aggregated and non-attributable form.The 8th Central Pay Commission is expected to have an impact on restructuring pay scales, allowances, and pension benefits for millions of central government employees and pensioners.
Who can participate in the 8th Pay Commission questionnaire?
The questionnaire is open to a wide range of participants, including:
- Employees of the Government of India
- Employees of Union Territories
- Judicial officers and court staff
- Members and employees of regulatory authorities
- Associations or unions representing serving and retired employees
- Pensioners
- Researchers and academicians
- Other interested individuals and stakeholders
Will government employees and pensioners receive 8th Pay Commission arrears from January 1, 2026?
In December 2025, four Members of Parliament raised questions in the Lok Sabha regarding the timeline for implementing the 8th Pay Commission, seeking clarification from Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, according to an ET report.In his response, the minister did not specify an implementation date. He said that the government would decide when the 8th Central Pay Commission recommendations would come into effect and that suitable financial provisions would be made once the recommendations accepted by the government are implemented.
How can arrears be calculated for central government employees under the 8th Pay Commission?
According to Ramachandran Krishnamoorthy, Director – Payroll Services at Nexdigm, arrears under the 8th Pay Commission may be estimated by multiplying the difference in monthly salary by the number of months for which implementation is delayed.The revised pay is calculated by applying the approved fitment factor to an employee’s existing basic pay under the 7th Pay Commission.Krishnamoorthy explained that arrears generally consist of:
- The difference in basic pay
- The difference in dearness allowance (DA) calculated on the revised basic pay
The overall arrears amount depends on the duration of the delay, which could typically range between 18 and 24 months.
