8th Pay Commission: 5 latest updates on consultations and what they mean for salary and pension

The 8th Pay Commission, which will decide the salary and pension hikes for central government employees, has concluded its Mumbai consultations and has about 6 months left to submit its report.

The commission has visited various cities and held consultations with employees and pensioners, with the next visit scheduled for Jaipur.

The commission has also released guidelines for consultants, who will assist in the preparation of the report.

The final report is expected to be submitted by April 2023, and the salary and pension hikes are likely to be implemented from January 2024.