Key facts
- The 8th Pay Commission's deadline has been extended to June 15.
- The previous deadline was May 31.
- The original deadline was April 30.
The 8th Pay Commission, responsible for recommending changes to government employee salaries and pensions, has experienced further delays. The initial deadline for its completion was April 30. This date was subsequently extended to May 31. A new order has now pushed the cut-off date even further, setting the new deadline for June 15. These repeated extensions raise questions about the timeline for potential salary and pension adjustments for government employees. Additionally, representatives are pitching for a higher salary revision, full arrears, and improved benefits for J&K employees under the 8th Pay Commission, with hopes for a 3.68 fitment factor.