New Delhi: The 8th Central Pay Commission has invited representations and memoranda from stakeholders, including government employee associations, pensioners, institutions and individuals, with submissions open until April 30, 2026, according to an official statement.

The Commission has introduced an online structured format to collect feedback and proposals related to salary revision, pension changes and service conditions for central government employees and pensioners.

According to the Finance Ministry, associations and unions of serving government employees, pensioners, organisations and interested individuals can submit their representations through the Commission’s official website.

“The structured format for submitting memoranda is also available on the MyGov portal (innovateindia.mygov.in),” the ministry said in a statement.

The Commission has clarified that submissions must be made only through the online portal, and that paper-based copies, emails or PDF documents may not be considered.

Over 1.1 crore employees and pensioners are awaiting pay revision

The development comes as more than 1.1 crore central government employees and pensioners are closely watching the progress of the 8th Pay Commission, which is expected to recommend revisions in government salaries, pensions and allowances.

However, the implementation of revised pay scales and pension benefits in the financial year 2026-27 (FY27) appears unlikely.

The Commission has been given an 18-month deadline to submit its final report, which means the recommendations may not be implemented immediately. Reports indicate that the panel could complete consultations with stakeholders earlier and submit its report before the deadline, which extends until May 2027.

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DA and DR reset with the new pay commission

Under the existing system, Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners are typically reset to zero when a new pay commission’s recommendations come into effect and are later restored in phases.

Following the most recent revision in October, DA and DR currently stand at 58 per cent, according to government data.

Higher fiscal impact expected

The 7th Central Pay Commission, implemented earlier, had an estimated fiscal impact of about ₹1.02 lakh crore on the government. However, the actual increase in employee salaries was moderated after adjustments to DA and DR.

Economists estimate that the 8th Pay Commission salary and pension revision could have a significantly higher fiscal impact of ₹2.4 lakh crore to ₹3.2 lakh crore, primarily due to a larger government workforce and a growing number of pensioners.

IANS