8th Central Pay Commission Latest News 2026 – Pay Scale, Eligibility, How to Apply, Tenure

8वां वेतन आयोग लेटेस्ट न्यूज़ 2026 – वेतनमान, पात्रता, आवेदन कैसे करें, कार्यकाल

The Government of India has released the latest vacancy circulars regarding the formation and staffing of the Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) for 2026. As per the official documents issued on 19 January 2026 and earlier circulars, applications have been invited for several posts on a deputation basis. The circulars provide complete details on eligibility, pay scales, qualifications, tenure, and application procedures.

📢 Latest Update: 8th CPC Vacancy Circular Issued (January 2026)

According to the official circular dated 19 January 2026, the 8th CPC Secretariat has invited nominations/applications for filling posts of:

• PSO – Principal Staff Officer
• Sr. PPS – Senior Principal Private Secretary
• PPS – Principal Private Secretary
• PS – Private Secretary

Deadline for the latest notice: 5th February 2026.

🎯 Objective of the Recruitment

The staff appointed will assist the functioning and proceedings of the 8th Central Pay Commission, which is responsible for revising pay, allowances, pension, and service conditions of Central Government employees and pensioners.

📌 Posts & Pay Scale (As per Pay Matrix)

The uploaded vacancy circular (pages 1–2) lists the following pay levels for each post:

Post	Pay Level (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
PSO	Level 12
Sr. PPS	Level 12
PPS	Level 11
PS	Level 8 / 10

These pay levels indicate that senior officers with strong administrative background will form the core team for the Commission.

📜 Eligibility Conditions

1. Officers under Central Government (or State/UT Government if required)

(A) Required Service Experience

• For PSO – 2 years of service in Level 12 (regular basis)
• For Sr. PPS – 5 years of service in Level 11 (regular basis)
• For PPS – 5 years of service in Level 10 (regular basis)
• For PS – 2/5 years of service in Level 7 (regular basis)

(B) Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university

(C) Additional Requirements

• APAR for last 5 years
• Vigilance Clearance
• Cadre Clearance
• No disciplinary/penalty record for last 10 years (Certificate on Page 4) :

⏳ Tenure of Deputation

The tenure for all posts will continue till the completion of the 8th Central Pay Commission. As per the circular (Page 1):

• The appointments are governed by DoPT deputation rules.
• The tenure will be co-terminus with the Commission.

This means the selected officers will serve till the Commission completes its report and gets dissolved.

📝 How to Apply for 8th CPC Recruitment 2026

The application process is completely digital, as clearly stated in both PDFs.

📌 Step-by-Step Procedure:

1. Download and fill the prescribed proforma (Page 3) containing:
   • Personal details
   • Service history
   • Pay level details
   • Educational qualifications
   • Experience
   • Achievements
2. Collect mandatory documents:
   • APARs (last 5 years)
   • Vigilance clearance
   • Cadre clearance
   • No-penalty certificate
3. Send nominations/applications only via email to:
   • manish.kr1975@nic.in
   • rahul.sharma89@nic.in
4. Advance copies may be sent directly by officers (as per Page 1).

📄 Documents Required

• Duly filled application form (Annexure)
• APAR dossiers (last 5 years)
• Vigilance & Cadre Clearance certificates
• Certificate from Head of Organisation stating no penalty
• Service record with dates of promotions, postings, pay levels

📌 Important Dates

Event	Date
Issue of latest circular	19 January 2026
Last date for submission	5 February 2026

💡 What This Means for Central Government Employees

The formation of the staff and secretariat signals that the 8th Pay Commission is officially in progress. After the deputation posts are filled, the Commission will begin its structured work on:

• Pay revision recommendations
• Allowances restructuring
• Pension reforms
• Service condition improvements
• Indexation, DA merger, and pay matrix revision

The recommendations are expected to shape the salaries of around 48 lakh Central Govt employees and 68 lakh pensioners.

📚 Reference: Official Circulars Used

• DOC20260119WA0024.pdf (Vacancy Circular – 19 Jan 2026)
• VacancyCircular8thCPC.pdf (4 pages containing eligibility, proforma, certifications)

Final Note: The 8th Central Pay Commission recruitment for deputation posts is a vital administrative step marking the active commencement of the Pay Commission’s work in 2026. Eligible officers are advised to apply before the last date and follow the official procedure carefully. More updates regarding pay revision proposals and Commission timelines are expected soon.