8th Pay Commission Website Goes Live: Govt Opens Public Consultation for Pay, Pension and Allowances

The government has taken an important step towards implementing the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC), with its official website now live and the public consultation process formally opened. Central government employees, pensioners, and other stakeholders can now share their views on pay, pensions, and allowances through a structured online questionnaire hosted on the MyGov platform.

This development signals that the groundwork for the next salary revision is actively underway. It also offers a rare opportunity for employees and pensioners to directly influence the Commission’s recommendations, which are expected to shape pay structures for the coming years.

How and Where to Submit Your Views on 8th Pay Commission?

The 8th CPC is accepting inputs only through the online questionnaire. Submissions sent via email, PDF documents, or physical letters will not be accepted.

The questionnaire is available in both English and Hindi, ensuring wider participation across regions and departments. The Commission has also stated that respondents’ identities will remain confidential. All responses will be analysed and shared only in an aggregated format, without attributing views to individuals.

Stakeholders can access the consultation and official details through the Commission’s portal: 8cpc.gov.in.

What is the Deadline for Submitting Views on 8th Pay Commission? 

The last date to submit responses is March 16, 2026. After this, the consultation window will close, and no further submissions will be considered.

Who Can Participate?

The consultation is open to a wide range of stakeholders, including:

• Central government employees
• Union Territory employees
• Judicial officers and court staff
• Employees of regulatory bodies
• Associations or unions of serving and retired staff
• Pensioners
• Researchers and academicians
• Other interested individuals

In simple terms, anyone directly or indirectly affected by the 8th CPC can take part.

What is the Questionnaire Asking?

The consultation focuses on broader policy-level topics rather than only department-specific demands. Some key themes include:

• The guiding philosophy the 8th CPC should follow amid inflation, growth and fiscal limits
• How the fitment factor should be defined in salary revision
• How annual increments should be structured across pay levels
• How top-level salaries should be benchmarked
• Expectations around reforms in pay, pension and allowances

Discussions also include timelines, with many employees closely watching whether arrears will be considered from January 2026.

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Conclusion

With the website live and stakeholder inputs formally invited, the 8th Pay Commission has moved from announcement to action. For employees and pensioners, this consultation is not just a routine step — it is a chance to shape how salaries and pensions are revised for the next decade. With the March 16 deadline in place, participation in the process has now become time-sensitive.

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