8th Pay Commission Latest Update (September 2026): Consultations in Bengaluru and Mumbai in October, Report Due by May 2027
The 8th Central Pay Commission, headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, is holding state-wise consultations, with visits to Bengaluru (7-8 October) and Mumbai (22-23 October 2026). What is confirmed so far, the report timeline, and why fitment factor figures are only demands.
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8th Pay Commission: Where Things Stand
The 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC), which will recommend revised pay, pensions and allowances for central government employees and pensioners, is in the middle of its consultation phase. After meetings in several cities, the Commission will visit Bengaluru on 7–8 October and Mumbai on 22–23 October 2026 to meet employee associations, unions and other stakeholders.
The Commission was constituted on 3 November 2025 with a tenure of 18 months, which means its report is expected around May 2027.
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Constituted | 3 November 2025 |
| Chairperson | Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai |
| Part-time Member | Prof. Pulak Ghosh |
| Member-Secretary | Pankaj Jain |
| Tenure | 18 months (report expected around May 2027) |
| Memoranda deadline | 15 June 2026 (closed) |
| Official website | 8cpc.gov.in |
Consultation Visits
| City | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jaipur | 31 August – 1 September 2026 | Completed |
| Chandigarh | 16 – 18 September 2026 | Completed |
| Bengaluru | 7 – 8 October 2026 | Upcoming (registration closed on 18 September) |
| Mumbai | 22 – 23 October 2026 | Upcoming (registration till 10 October) |
Earlier, the Commission also held meetings in Chennai, Puducherry, Delhi and Kolkata. Associations that want to meet the Commission in Mumbai can request an appointment through 8cpc.gov.in by 10 October.
What Has Not Been Decided
Many social media posts claim specific salary hikes. Here is the reality:
Fitment factor: Figures like 3.61, 3.833 or 4.00 are demands made by employee unions, not official decisions. The Commission has not recommended any fitment factor yet.
Minimum salary and pension: No new minimum pay or pension figure has been fixed.
Implementation date and arrears: These will be known only after the Commission submits its report and the Union Cabinet approves it.
What Happens Next
1. The Commission completes consultations and studies the memoranda and data received.
2. It submits its report to the government – expected around May 2027.
3. The Cabinet examines and approves the recommendations, and the revised pay is notified.
Meanwhile, central employees continue to get Dearness Allowance (DA) revisions twice a year under the 7th Pay Commission structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Who heads the 8th Pay Commission?
Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.
Q2. When will the 8th Pay Commission report come?
Its 18-month tenure ends around May 2027, so the report is expected by then.
Q3. Has the fitment factor been decided?
No. Figures like 3.61 or 4.00 are union demands only.
Q4. Where can I find official updates?
On 8cpc.gov.in.
Conclusion
The 8th Pay Commission is on schedule with its consultations, but no salary or pension numbers are official yet. Rely on 8cpc.gov.in and government announcements rather than viral claims, and expect the real picture only after the report is submitted in 2027.