8th CPC Latest Status as of 4 November 2026

Last updated: 4 November 2026 · Sources: Commission website, PIB, Gazette of India

A snapshot of the Commission's constitution, public notices and the decisions that are still awaited.

1. Commission constitution and composition

Official The Government of India constituted the Eighth Central Pay Commission on 3 November 2025. The Commission's website identifies Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai as Chairperson, Prof. Pulak Ghosh as Part-time Member and Pankaj Jain as Member-Secretary.

2. Latest notices listed by the Commission

Official The Commission's public “What's New” page listed a notice dated 21 September 2026 about its Mumbai visit on 22–23 October 2026, following an earlier notice dated 24 August 2026 for a Bengaluru visit on 7–8 October 2026. The Mumbai meetings were scheduled to conclude on 23 October 2026. Check the Commission website for any notice issued after that.

3. What has not been officially announced

Not Yet Announced Final 8th CPC fitment factor
Not Yet Announced Final revised 8th CPC pay matrix
Not Yet Announced Final revised minimum basic pay
Not Yet Announced Government decision on the implementation date

Any online salary projection that uses a fitment factor is an estimate unless and until the competent authority formally announces it. This website's calculator labels its factor as illustrative and not official.

4. Report timeline

Official The Commission has been asked to make its recommendations within 18 months of its constitution. Estimate Counting 18 months from 3 November 2025 gives an approximate deadline of early May 2027. This is a date calculated from the Terms of Reference, not a confirmed publication date for the report, and the government's decision on implementation would come after it.

5. Primary sources

Editorial note: We distinguish official government information from proposals, media reports and estimates — see our editorial policy. Check the Commission website before relying on a newer development.

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