8th Pay Commission salary hike: Will the report be submitted before May 2027? Government clarifies 18-month deadline
The 8th Pay Commission must submit its recommendations by May 2027, as confirmed by the government, which has not committed to an earlier submission. This clarification came during a parliamentary session where concerns were raised by central government employees and pensioners regarding salary and pension adjustments. The Commission, led by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, was constituted on 3 November 2025 and may provide interim reports on finalized recommendations before the deadline.