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8th Pay Commission Opens Public Consultation as Work Begins in New Delhi Office

The portal accepts responses until March 16 with recommendations due in 2027 under the 18‑month mandate.

Overview

  • The Commission launched its official site and an 18‑question MyGov questionnaire seeking inputs from employees, pensioners, ministries, regulators and the public.
  • Submissions are accepted only via MyGov in English or Hindi, respondent identities will remain confidential and paper or email entries will not be taken.
  • Office space has been allotted at Chandralok Bhawan on Janpath in New Delhi, and staff deputations are being fast‑tracked to support operations.
  • Employee unions plan a one‑day nationwide strike on February 12 to press for interim relief, DA merger with basic pay and a review of the Terms of Reference, with a JCM Staff Side meeting set for February 25 to finalize a memorandum.
  • No implementation date has been announced, and the Finance Ministry has said the government will decide timing and funding after receiving the Commission's recommendations while unions push for a higher fitment factor.