Published: 28 October 2025Governance
Cabinet Approves 8th Central Pay Commission Terms of Reference
The Union Cabinet approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), formally constituting the Commission after its announcement in January 2025. The 8th CPC is chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (Retd.) and has an 18-month mandate, with recommendations expected to take effect from January 1, 2026.
The CPC will review salary structures, allowances, and pension benefits for Central Government employees. The 7th CPC, implemented from January 1, 2016, had recommended a fitment factor of 2.57 with minimum pay of ₹18,000. An estimated 48 lakh Central Government employees and 65 lakh pensioners stand to benefit from the 8th CPC recommendations. State governments including Rajasthan typically follow the Centre's pay revision with their own adaptations.
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Frequently asked questions
What did the Cabinet approve about the 8th Central Pay Commission?
The Union Cabinet approved the **Terms of Reference (ToR)** of the **8th Central Pay Commission (CPC)**, chaired by **Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (Retd.)**. It has an **18-month mandate** with recommendations expected from **January 1, 2026**.
Who chairs the 8th Central Pay Commission and what is its mandate?
The **8th Central Pay Commission** is chaired by **Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (Retd.)** with an **18-month mandate**. Its recommendations are expected to take effect from **January 1, 2026**.
When will 8th CPC recommendations be implemented?
The 8th Central Pay Commission recommendations are expected to take effect from **January 1, 2026**. The Commission, chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (Retd.), has an 18-month mandate to review salaries, allowances, and pensions.
What fitment factor did the 7th CPC implement and when?
The **7th CPC** was implemented from **January 1, 2016**, recommending a **fitment factor of 2.57** with a minimum basic pay of ₹18,000. The 8th CPC will review and revise these structures for central government employees.
What will the 8th Central Pay Commission review for government employees?
The 8th CPC will review **salary structures, allowances, and pension benefits** for central government employees. Chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (Retd.), it has an 18-month mandate with recommendations expected from January 1, 2026.
