New Delhi.Activities are intense in the beginning of October regarding the 8th Central Pay Commission. The Commission is holding talks with employee and pensioners organizations in different parts of the country. In such a situation, the eyes of the employees are now on the meetings, suggestions and upcoming recommendations.
1. Visit Bengaluru and Mumbai in October
The next important program of the Commission is in Bengaluru on 7-8 October. After this, meetings will be held in Mumbai on 22-23 October. Notices related to both the tours have been issued on the official website of the Commission.
2. Up to 10 chances for Mumbai meeting
The last date for applications to meet the concerned organizations for the meeting to be held on 22 and 23 October in Mumbai has been kept as 10 October 2026. The Commission has also provided the official appointment link for this.
3. Commission has to submit report in 18 months
The 8th Pay Commission was constituted on 3 November 2025. According to the Central Government, the Commission has to give its recommendations within 18 months from the date of formation. That means the Commission has a fixed deadline to prepare the report.
4. No final data yet on fitment factor
Various demands have been coming forward from employee organizations regarding fitment factor and minimum basic pay. But till now the government or the 8th Pay Commission has not finally approved the 3.833 fitment factor or ₹69,000 minimum basic pay. Therefore, for now these figures should be seen only in the form of demand/offer.
5. What is the situation with effect from January 1, 2026?
With reference to the 8th Pay Commission, the Central Government has said that like previous pay commissions, the effect of its recommendations is expected from January 1, 2026. But this does not mean that the new salary or pension amount has been decided yet. The actual pay revision will depend on the recommendation of the commission and the subsequent decision of the government.
What has not been decided yet regarding salary and pension?
At present, the official figures of fitment factor, new minimum basic salary and final pension increase have not been revealed. Therefore, it would not be right to consider the claims of ₹ 69,000 basic pay, 3.833 fitment factor or any fixed salary hike circulating on social media as a government decision.
Currently, meetings, suggestions and data collection are important stages in the Commission's process. The actual salary-pension picture of employees and pensioners will become clear only after the recommendations of the Commission in the coming months.