The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) was officially constituted in January 2025 to revise salaries, pensions, and service conditions of over 50 lakh Central Government employees and 70 lakh pensioners. Its recommendations are expected to be implemented from January 1, 2026.
🏛️ About the Central Pay Commission
The Central Pay Commission is a periodic body established by the Government of India to review and recommend changes in pay, allowances, and pensions of Central Government employees, defence personnel, and pensioners.
It is typically formed every 10 years — the 7th CPC was implemented in 2016.
📅 Key Details of the 8th CPC
- Announced: January 2025
- Terms of Reference Approved: October 2025
- Chairperson: Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (Former Supreme Court Judge)
- Members:
- Pulak Ghosh (IIM Bangalore) – Part-Time Member
- Pankaj Jain (Petroleum Secretary) – Member-Secretary
- Report Submission Timeline: Within 18 months
- Implementation Date: Likely from January 1, 2026
🎯 Scope and Objectives
The 8th CPC will examine and recommend changes related to:
- Pay structure and allowances of government employees
- Pension and retirement benefits
- Service conditions and career progression
- Impact on state finances (as many states adopt CPC guidelines)
- Fiscal prudence to balance welfare and budgetary sustainability
👥 Beneficiaries
- Central Government employees (Groups A, B, C)
- Defence personnel
- Pensioners
- Employees of autonomous bodies following CPC norms
