Report due by ~May 2027

8th Pay Commission Tracker: Chairperson, Terms of Reference, Timeline & Official Notices

Every official resolution, decision and notice of the 8th Central Pay Commission, in date order, with what comes next and links to the source documents.

8th Pay Commission Tracker Central Government · every official step of the 8th Central Pay Commission, and what it means for West Bengal
Current stage Consultations and state visits Memoranda closed on 15 June 2026; report due within 18 months of 03.11.2025
Constituted by
Resolution F. No. 01-01/2025-E.III(A), 03.11.2025
Chairperson
Smt. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
Members
Prof. Pulak Ghosh (part-time) · Shri Pankaj Jain (Member-Secretary)
Fitment factor & date of effect
Not announced
Tracker last updated

Where the process stands

  1. Cabinet approvalJan 2025
  2. Terms of referenceOct 2025
  3. Commission constitutedNov 2025
  4. MemorandaMar–Jun 2026
  5. Consultations2026
  6. Reportby ~May 2027
  7. Government decisionnot yet dated

What comes next

  • Commission visits Mumbai, 22–23 October 2026. Associations, unions and individuals in the region could request a meeting until 10 October 2026. Notice on 8cpc.gov.in
  • Report due. The resolution asks for recommendations within 18 months of the commission’s constitution on 03.11.2025. Interim reports are possible.
  • Government decision. The pay matrix, fitment factor and date of effect will be known only when the Government of India accepts the report and notifies revised pay rules.

Timeline of official updates

  1. Commission notice

    Visit to Mumbai on 22–23 October 2026

    Requests for meetings to be sent by 10 October 2026.

    Notice (8cpc.gov.in)
  2. Commission notice

    Visit to Bengaluru on 7–8 October 2026

    Requests for meetings to be sent by 18 September 2026.

    Notice (8cpc.gov.in)
  3. Commission notice

    Visit to Jaipur on 31 August – 1 September 2026

    Requests for meetings to be sent by 18 August 2026.

    Notice (8cpc.gov.in)
  4. Commission notice

    Visit to Chandigarh on 16–18 September 2026

    Requests for meetings to be sent by 25 August 2026.

    Notice (8cpc.gov.in)
  5. West Bengal

    West Bengal’s 7th Pay Commission told to consider the 8th CPC

    Resolution No. 2657-F(P1) dated 22.07.2026, constituting the state’s own 7th Pay Commission, lets it take into account the Centre’s decision on the 8th Central Pay Commission. The Central commission does not itself cover state government employees.

    Resolution 2657-F(P1) (PDF) WB 7th Pay Commission Tracker
  6. Memoranda closed

    Window for memoranda closes

    Memoranda were accepted online only, in a structured format, from 5 March to 15 June 2026, from central employees, All India Services, defence personnel, pensioners, unions and government bodies. Paper, PDF and email submissions were not considered.

    Memorandum page (8cpc.gov.in)
  7. Commission

    Online memoranda open

    The commission opened its online module for memoranda on 8cpc.gov.in.

    Memorandum page (8cpc.gov.in)
  8. Gazette resolution

    8th Central Pay Commission constituted

    Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) Resolution F. No. 01-01/2025-E.III(A) dated 03.11.2025. Chairperson Smt. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, Member (Part-Time) Prof. Pulak Ghosh, Member-Secretary Shri Pankaj Jain. It will review pay, allowances and pension of central employees, keeping in view the economic situation, fiscal prudence and the unfunded cost of non-contributory pensions, and report within 18 months. Headquarters: Delhi.

    Gazette resolution (PDF)
  9. Cabinet decision

    Terms of reference approved

    The Union Cabinet approved the commission’s terms of reference: one chairperson, one part-time member and a member-secretary, with recommendations due within 18 months of its constitution.

    PIB release
  10. Cabinet decision

    Cabinet approves setting up the 8th Pay Commission

    Announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after the Cabinet meeting. The 7th CPC’s recommendations had applied from 1 January 2016.

    Akashvani report

Important links

Official · Government of India

On WBPAY

The 8th Central Pay Commission covers Central Government employees and pensioners. West Bengal state employees are covered by the state’s 7th Pay Commission.

Where the 8th Pay Commission stands

The Government of India constituted the 8th Central Pay Commission by Resolution F. No. 01-01/2025-E.III(A) dated 3 November 2025, with Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai as chairperson, Prof. Pulak Ghosh as part-time member and Pankaj Jain as member-secretary. It accepted memoranda online from 5 March to 15 June 2026 and is now meeting employees’ associations across the country. Its recommendations are due within 18 months of its constitution, which is by early May 2027.

No fitment factor, pay matrix or date of effect has been decided. Those come only with the government’s decision on the report.

What it means for West Bengal employees

The 8th CPC covers Central Government employees and pensioners, not state government staff. West Bengal has its own 7th Pay Commission, constituted by Resolution No. 2657-F(P1) dated 22.07.2026, which may take the Centre’s decision on the 8th CPC into account. The Central terms of reference themselves ask the commission to consider the impact on state finances, because states usually adopt the Central recommendations with some changes.

How to use this tool

  1. Read the status panel for the current stage and the countdown to the report deadline.
  2. Follow the stage rail from cabinet approval to the government's decision.
  3. Use the filters to see only resolutions and notices, only government decisions, or the West Bengal background.

Important guidelines

Sources

The constituting resolution is linked from the Gazette of India copy on 8cpc.gov.in; cabinet decisions from PIB or Akashvani; notices from the commission's "What's New". WBPAY republishes these to make them easier to find; it did not issue them.

Important notes

  • Report date: "early May 2027" is 18 months from 03.11.2025. The government can extend the time, and the commission may send interim reports.
  • Pay figures: any fitment factor or salary figure you see elsewhere is an estimate until the government notifies revised pay.
Last updated 28 September 2026 Version 2026.09

Frequently asked questions

When was the 8th Pay Commission constituted?

By Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) Resolution F. No. 01-01/2025-E.III(A) dated 03.11.2025, published in the Gazette of India. The Cabinet had approved setting it up on 16.01.2025 and its terms of reference on 28.10.2025.

Who is the chairperson of the 8th Pay Commission?

Smt. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, a former Supreme Court judge. Prof. Pulak Ghosh is the part-time member and Shri Pankaj Jain is the member-secretary.

When will the 8th Pay Commission submit its report?

Within 18 months of its constitution on 03.11.2025, so by early May 2027, unless extended. It may also send interim reports.

What is the fitment factor under the 8th Pay Commission?

It has not been decided. The fitment factor and the date of effect will be known only when the government accepts the report.

Can I still submit a memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission?

No. Memoranda were accepted online from 05.03.2026 to 15.06.2026 and the window has closed. The commission is now meeting associations during its visits to different cities.

Does the 8th Pay Commission apply to West Bengal government employees?

No. It covers Central Government employees and pensioners. West Bengal state employees are covered by the state's 7th Pay Commission, which may take the Centre's decision into account.

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