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News India Live, Digital Desk: The Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) has sought suggestions from all concerned, expediting its process. A dedicated online platform has been launched for this, so that direct feedback can be taken for improving the salary, allowances and pension structure.

Government’s new notice: main points

Online Suggestions Invited: The 8th Pay Commission has sought suggestions (Representations/Memorandum) from employees, pensioner associations, organizations and even at the individual level.

Time Limit: suggestion window 5 March 2026 to 30 April 2026 Will remain open till.

How to Apply: These suggestions only MyGov Portal Applications will be accepted online only through (innovateindia.mygov.in). Applications sent through post or email will not be considered.

Chair: justice Ranjana Prakash Desai The Commission has been formally constituted under the chairmanship of and is functioning from ‘Chandralok Building’, New Delhi.

Major Demands of Employee Unions

Various employee unions (like AITUC and others) have put forward several important proposals before the Commission:

Huge increase in minimum wage: Increasing the minimum basic pay from the current ₹18,000 ₹54,000 There is a demand to do so.

Fitment Factor: by increasing it from 2.57 3.0 It is proposed to do this, which will lead to a big jump in salaries.

Pension Reforms: Demands for pensioners include reducing the period of commuted pension from 15 years to 11 years and increasing the minimum pension.

Old Pension Scheme (OPS): The demand for restoring the old pension scheme in place of NPS is also being raised loudly.

When will the recommendations be implemented? (Expected Timeline)

Effective date: Although implementation of the recommendations may take time, it is believed that the new pay structure will 1 January 2026 Will be considered effective from (backdated).

Report Submission: About to submit its final report to the Commission 18 months Time has been given (from November 2025). In such a situation, the actual salary increase may be seen in the beginning of 2027, which will also include the previous ‘arrears’.

DA of March 2026: Meanwhile, employees will get increased salary on March 31. Dearness Allowance (DA) And arrears are expected, the decision of which is likely to be taken around Holi.