8th Pay Commission Website Goes Live, Invites Public Feedback
The central government has officially launched the website for the 8th Pay Commission, marking a significant step forward in the process of revising salaries, pensions, and allowances for millions of government employees and pensioners. This development brings renewed hope and anticipation among stakeholders who have been awaiting concrete progress since the Commission was first announced in January 2025.
Formal Notification and Timeline
The 8th Pay Commission was formally notified through a Ministry of Finance notification issued on November 3, 2025. The government has already approved the Commission's Terms of Reference, granting it an 18-month period to submit comprehensive recommendations. This timeline underscores the systematic approach being taken to address the complex task of restructuring pay scales and benefits.
Purpose and Importance of the Official Website
With the Commission now fully constituted, the government has introduced its dedicated official website. This platform serves as a crucial channel for gathering structured feedback from a wide range of stakeholders. The Commission has explicitly stated that it is seeking views, opinions, and inputs to ensure its recommendations are well-informed and reflective of diverse perspectives.
The final date for submitting responses through the questionnaire is Monday, March 16, 2026. This provides a substantial window for thorough participation and consideration of various viewpoints.
Who Can Participate in the Feedback Process?
The questionnaire is designed to be inclusive and accessible to a broad spectrum of participants. Eligible contributors include:
- Employees of the Government of India
- Employees of Union Territories
- Judicial officers and court staff
- Members and employees of regulatory authorities
- Associations or unions representing serving and retired employees
- Pensioners
- Researchers and academicians
- Other interested individuals and stakeholders
The Commission has emphasized that responses will only be accepted through the MyGov platform, and the questionnaire is available in both English and Hindi to ensure wider accessibility. Importantly, the identities of respondents will remain confidential, with feedback examined and presented in an aggregated, non-attributable form.
Key Operational Details
The website clearly states: "The 8th Central Pay Commission, in collaboration with MyGov, solicits views, opinions, and inputs in a structured manner (through a questionnaire) from employees of the Government of India, employees of Union Territories, Judicial Officers, officers and employees of Courts, members of Regulatory Bodies, Associations or Unions of serving or retired employees, pensioners, researchers, academicians, and individuals."
Implementation Timeline and Arrears Calculation
In December 2025, four Members of Parliament raised questions in the Lok Sabha regarding the implementation timeline for the 8th Pay Commission. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary responded that the government would decide on the effective date once recommendations are accepted, with suitable financial provisions to be made accordingly.
Regarding potential arrears, Ramachandran Krishnamoorthy, Director of Payroll Services at Nexdigm, explained that arrears under the 8th Pay Commission may be estimated by multiplying the difference in monthly salary by the number of months of implementation delay. The revised pay would be calculated by applying the approved fitment factor to an employee's existing basic pay under the 7th Pay Commission.
Krishnamoorthy detailed that arrears generally consist of:
- The difference in basic pay
- The difference in dearness allowance (DA) calculated on the revised basic pay
The overall arrears amount depends significantly on the duration of the delay, which could typically range between 18 and 24 months based on historical patterns.
Broader Implications and Expectations
The 8th Central Pay Commission is expected to have a profound impact on restructuring pay scales, allowances, and pension benefits for millions of central government employees and pensioners. This process represents a critical mechanism for ensuring fair compensation and benefits that keep pace with economic changes and living costs.
The launch of the official website and the invitation for public feedback demonstrate a commitment to transparency and participatory governance. As the Commission begins its work in earnest, all eyes will be on the developments leading up to the March 2026 deadline for submissions and the subsequent formulation of recommendations that will shape the financial future of government servants across the nation.
