The 8th Pay Commission is moving quickly into its next operational phase. The Commission, chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, has set a firm deadline of June 30, 2026, for all central ministries and public departments to completely upload their institutional data. Every department must submit full statistics regarding total employee numbers, active vacancies, current basic salaries, and financial liabilities directly to the official online portal (8cpc.gov.in).
What happens after June 30? This deadline marks the official closure of the initial data collection phase. From July 2026 onward, the Commission will stop collecting raw data and begin evaluating the numbers. This data forms the base on which the new pay scales, multipliers, and revised allowances will be calculated over the coming year.
📌 Key Takeaways for Employees:* The Cut-off: June 30, 2026, is the final day for departments to submit data to 8cpc.gov.in.
Next Phase: The Commission transitions entirely into analyzing data and drafting pay matrices starting July.* Field Visits Continue: Physical consultation rounds with employee unions will proceed simultaneously in various states through July.