The 8th Central Pay Commission has allowed more time for stakeholders to respond to its 18-point questionnaire, with submissions now accepted until March 31, 2026. The previous deadline was March 16.
The exercise seeks views on pay scales, pensions, allowances and working conditions from central government personnel, pensioners and unions. The 18-point questionnaire can be accessed via the official 8th CPC's website (8cpc.gov.in), unveiled in February 2026. The platform was set up to invite online feedback from employees, pensioners and other stakeholders.
Respondents must submit their inputs solely through the MyGov platform, as entries sent via email, hard copy or PDF will not be considered. Feedback is being accepted in both English and Hindi, and will be assessed collectively with identities kept private.
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The 8th CPC, set up by the Government of India under the Union Cabinet's Terms of Reference, is responsible for reviewing and proposing revisions to salaries, pensions and related employment conditions for central government personnel and retirees.
Notified in the latter part of 2025, the commission has been given 18 months from the date of its formation to finalise its report. The portal carries official updates, instructions and a link to the MyGov survey. The decision to extend the deadline comes after requests from staff associations and individuals for additional time to respond.
As the feedback process gains momentum, the commission will rely on the responses received to inform its eventual recommendations. Despite the extension until March 31, the government has not set a clear timeline for the submission of the report or the rollout of any proposed revisions.
Past experience suggests that central pay commission recommendations are not implemented immediately, with a noticeable lag between the submission of reports, their approval by the government and the eventual rollout of revised pay structures.
Parliamentary responses have indicated that decisions on implementation timelines and arrears will be taken only after the recommendations are finalised and accepted, although arrears are usually calculated from the beginning of the relevant year.
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