8th Central Pay Commission invites memorandums from employees and pensioners till 30 April 2026
The 8th Central Pay Commission invited memorandums and representations from central government employees, pensioners and their associations on 5 March 2026, with online submissions open until 30 April 2026.
Summary
The 8th Central Pay Commission invited memorandums and representations from associations and unions of serving employees and pensioners, organisations and individuals on 5 March 2026. Submissions must be made in a structured online format on 8cpc.gov.in or innovateindia.mygov.in by 30 April 2026; paper copies, e-mails and PDFs may not be considered. According to the Commission, it was constituted by a Gazette resolution dated 3 November 2025 and is chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, with Prof. Pulak Ghosh as part-time member and Pankaj Jain as member-secretary; it is to make its recommendations within 18 months of its constitution.
Key facts
- Date
- 5 March 2026
- Deadline
- 30 April 2026
- Portals
- 8cpc.gov.in; innovateindia.mygov.in
- Constituted
- Resolution dated 3 November 2025
- Chairperson
- Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
- Members
- Prof. Pulak Ghosh (part-time); Pankaj Jain (member-secretary)
- Timeline
- Recommendations within 18 months
Practice MCQs 3 questions
By what date must memorandums be submitted to the 8th Central Pay Commission, as announced on 5 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 30 April 2026
Submissions will be received up to 30 April 2026, only through the online portals.
Who chairs the 8th Central Pay Commission?
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Correct answer: D — Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai is the Chairperson, with Prof. Pulak Ghosh as part-time member and Pankaj Jain as member-secretary.
Consider the following statements about the 8th Central Pay Commission: 1. It was constituted by a Government resolution dated 3 November 2025. 2. It is required to make its recommendations within 18 months of its constitution. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the Commission was constituted by a resolution dated 3 November 2025 and must report within 18 months.