If you have something to say about government salaries, allowances or pensions, this is your last chance to be heard, at least for now. The window to respond to the 8th Pay Commission’s detailed questionnaire closes today, March 31, marking an important step in shaping future pay structures for central government employees.
The to its 18-point questionnaire from March 16 to March 31, 2026. With the deadline now here, stakeholders including employees, unions and organisations are expected to send in their views before the day ends.
These responses are likely to play a role in how the Commission frames its final recommendations.
The questionnaire touches upon some of the most debated aspects of government pay, including salary revisions, the fitment factor and various allowances.
One key area of discussion is how government salaries should be compared with those in the private sector. The Commission has sought views on how to balance factors such as job security, training systems and housing benefits while deciding compensation.
Another important question revolves around the fitment factor, a key element used to revise basic pay. The Commission has asked stakeholders what this factor should represent and what its primary objective should be.
Inputs received through questionnaires and in-person interactions are typically considered while preparing the Commission’s recommendations. These recommendations will eventually influence salary structures, allowances and pension benefits for lakhs of central government employees and pensioners.
Alongside collecting written responses, the 8th Pay Commission is also engaging with stakeholders across the country.
As part of this process, a team from the Commission is scheduled to visit Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on April 24, 2026. This visit is aimed at gathering region-specific inputs from government bodies, institutions and employee associations.
Those interested in interacting with the Commission during this visit have been asked to submit their requests for appointments by April 10. Details of the venue and meeting schedule will be shared later.
Timeline of the 8th Pay Commission
The 8th Central Pay Commission was formally set up through a government resolution issued on November 3, 2025. It has been given 18 months to study the issues and submit its report.
With consultations now underway and the response deadline closing today, the groundwork for the next round of pay revisions is steadily taking shape.