Constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission
Key Points: - Objective: Review and recommend reforms in pay, allowances, and pensions for central government employees - Approval Date: January 16, 2025 by the Union Cabinet - Composition: One Chairperson (Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai), one Part-time Member (Prof. Pulak Ghosh, IIM Bangalore), one Member-Secretary (Petroleum Secretary Pankaj Jain) - Beneficiaries: Approximately 49 lakh serving central government employees and 65 lakh retired pensioners - Timeline: Recommendations to be submitted within 18 months of constitution - Implementation: Expected from January 1, 2026 - Context: Replaces the 7th Pay Commission (2014) whose term concludes in 2026 - Scope: Covers all central civil servants, members of All India Services, and defence personnel
- 8th Central Pay Commission was announced in January 2025 and constituted by Government of India notification dated 3 November 2025 to review pay, allowances, and pensions for central government employees
- Composition: Chairperson Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, Part-time Member Prof. Pulak Ghosh (IIM Bangalore), Member-Secretary Petroleum Secretary Pankaj Jain
- Beneficiaries: Approximately 49 lakh serving central government employees and 65 lakh retired pensioners
- Recommendations to be submitted within 18 months of constitution; implementation expected from January 1, 2026
- Replaces the 7th Pay Commission (2014) whose term concludes in 2026
- Scope covers all central civil servants, members of All India Services, and defence personnel
What is the objective of the 8th Central Pay Commission?
The Commission will review and recommend reforms in pay, allowances, and pensions for central government employees, members of All India Services, and defence personnel.
When was the 8th Central Pay Commission approved?
The Union Cabinet approved the constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission on 16 January 2025, under the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure.
Who are the members of the 8th Pay Commission?
It has a Chairperson (Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai), a Part-time Member (Prof. Pulak Ghosh, IIM Bangalore), and a Member-Secretary (Petroleum Secretary Pankaj Jain).
How many beneficiaries will the 8th Pay Commission cover?
It will benefit approximately 49 lakh serving central government employees and 65 lakh retired pensioners across civil services, All India Services, and defence.
When will the 8th Pay Commission recommendations be implemented?
Recommendations are to be submitted within 18 months of its constitution, with implementation expected from 1 January 2026, replacing the 7th Pay Commission from 2014.
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