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Constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
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Q1In which month and year did the Government announce the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission?
The Government announced the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission in January 2025 to examine and recommend changes in the salaries and other benefits of Central Government employees. October 2025 was associated with Cabinet approval of its Terms of Reference.
Q2Consider the following statements about the mandate and working of the 8th Central Pay Commission: 1. It was announced to examine and recommend changes in salaries and other benefits of Central Government employees. 2. It may consider sending interim reports when recommendations on particular matters are finalized. 3. The effect of its recommendations is normally expected from 1 January 2026. 4. It must disregard the likely impact of its recommendations on State Government finances. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct: the mandate concerns salaries and benefits, interim reports may be considered as matters are finalized, and the recommendations are normally expected to take effect from 1 January 2026. Statement 4 is false because impact on State finances must be considered.
Q3Within how many months of its constitution is the 8th Central Pay Commission required to make its recommendations?
The Commission must submit its recommendations within 18 months from the date of its constitution. The starting point is therefore the date of constitution, and the specified duration is neither one year nor two years. It may also consider interim reports when necessary.
Q4Which one of the following is NOT among the factors that the 8th Central Pay Commission is required to keep in view while making its recommendations?
The Commission must consider economic conditions and fiscal prudence, resources for development and welfare, pension costs, the impact on State finances, and prevailing compensation conditions in public undertakings and the private sector. Reserving vacancies for pensioners is not one of these factors.
Q5Consider the following statements about the 8th Central Pay Commission: 1. It is a temporary body. 2. It comprises one Chairperson, one Part-time Member and one Member-Secretary. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Both statements are correct. The 8th Central Pay Commission is expressly constituted as a temporary body. Its prescribed composition has three positions: one Chairperson, one Part-time Member and one Member-Secretary; none of these roles is omitted or duplicated.
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