8th Pay Commission Update: The 8th Pay Commission continues to move through an important phase of consultations, with discussions underway across the country to gather feedback from employees, pensioners, unions and other stakeholders. Constituted on November 3, 2025, the Commission has an 18-month mandate to study various issues and submit its recommendations to the government. More than seven months into its tenure, the panel remains focused on collecting suggestions, understanding concerns and engaging with different groups whose interests will be affected by its eventual recommendations.