8th Pay Commission Salary and Pension Hike News: Three major updates have recently come regarding the 8th Pay Commission, which are important for millions of central government employees and pensioners. Here, we’re describing these three major updates one by one.
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8th Pay Commission New Appointment News: There’s big news for central employees and pensioners. Preparations for the 8th Central Pay Commission, crucial for salary and pension increases, have accelerated. The government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made another important appointment as a Director in the 8th Pay Commission. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved it. This is expected to expedite the salary increases for central employees and pensioners. You can also offer suggestions on how much salaries and pensions should be increased.
🚨 Another Key Appointment in 8th CPC
Shri Krishna V R, IRAS (2009), has been appointed as Director, 8th Central Pay Commission under the Department of Expenditure on deputation basis.
Approved by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet.#8thPayCommission pic.twitter.com/mIKeAI61Zl— 8th pay commission (@8thpaycommision) February 13, 2026
Three major updates have recently come regarding the 8th Pay Commission, which are important for millions of central employees and pensioners.
1). Important appointment in the Pay Commission: Krishna VR becomes Director
The Modi government has appointed a Director in the 8th Pay Commission, which is crucial for central employees. According to an office memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training, Krishna VR, an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS, 2009 batch) officer, has been appointed on departmental deputation as Director, 8th Central Pay Commission. The appointment has been approved by the ACC. The post has been filled through the Central Staffing Scheme under the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
It states that Krishna VR’s deputation period will be until further orders or September 17, 2029, whichever is earlier. This clearly indicates that the payroll determination of central employees will now accelerate.
2) Government Seeks Suggestions on Salary and Pension
The Central Government has launched the official website of the 8th Pay Commission (https://8cpc.gov.in/), where suggestions have been sought from central employees, pensioners, and ministries on issues such as salary, pension, increments, and fitment factors. The Commission has clarified that the identity of those submitting suggestions will be kept confidential. The last date for submitting suggestions has been set as March 16, 2026.
To submit suggestions, you simply need to visit the MyGov portal and fill out the online form. You can enter your suggestions in the 18-question questionnaire by clicking on the link provided on the MyGov website: https://www.mygov.in/mygov-survey/8th-central-pay-commission-questionnaire/. The Commission has stated that suggestions will only be accepted through MyGov; feedback sent via email or other means will not be accepted.
3). Government Update in Parliament
Recently, the government provided a major update in Parliament on the 8th Pay Commission. Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, clarified the situation in Parliament, from the Commission’s formation to the subjects of review. He stated that the notification for the Commission’s formation was issued on November 3, 2025. The Commission has been given one and a half years (18 months) to prepare its report. As per this timeline, the Commission’s recommendations are likely to come by the year 2027, although arrears may be added from January 1, 2026.
Pankaj Chaudhary stated, “The Commission will comprehensively review the pay scales, allowances, pension structure, and service conditions of central government employees and pensioners. However, the government has not yet released a phased roadmap for implementing the recommendations.”
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