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8th Pay Commission sets May 31 deadline for feedback on central pay revision
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Published on 1 May 2026
New pay scales start earlier than the final report
The 8th Pay Commission has begun consultations to overhaul salary and pension structures for central government employees and pensioners. Chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, the panel has set May 31, 2026 as the cutoff for stakeholder feedback through the MyGov portal. Though revised pay scales are effective from January 1, 2026, the final report is scheduled by May 2027.
- 8th Pay Commission launches consultation for salary and pension revision
- Feedback deadline set for May 31, 2026 via MyGov portal
- New pay scales effective from January 1, 2026
- Final report expected by May 2027
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