Whether the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) has been approved?

APPROVAL OF 8th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION

Yes, the Government of India has approved the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, confirmed this decision in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on March 25, 2025.

The 8th CPC is expected to benefit approximately 36.57 lakh Central Government civilian employees (as of March 1, 2025) and about 33.91 lakh pensioners/family pensioners (as of December 31, 2024). Defense personnel and pensioners will also be included.

While the government has announced that the 8th Pay Commission will be effective from January 1, 2026, the commission itself is likely to be constituted much earlier to allow sufficient time for deliberations and recommendations. Historical patterns suggest that pay commissions are typically formed within 2 to 5 months after their announcement.

As of now, the government has not specified the exact timeline for constituting the commission or the appointment of its chairman and members. Further details regarding the commission’s terms of reference and implementation schedule are awaited.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2776
TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025
04 CHAITRA, 1947 (SAKA)

“APPROVAL OF 8th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION”

2776: SHRI SHAMBHU SHARAN PATEL:
SHRI MADAN RATHORE:
SMT. KIRAN CHOUDHRY:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

(a) whether the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has been approved;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the estimated number of Central Government employees and pensioners that would benefit from this at the level of the 8th CPC which would boost consumption in the economy?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b): It has been decided by the Government to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

(c): The approximate number of Central Government civilian employees and pensioners/ family pensioners is 36.57 lakh (as on 01.03.2025) and 33.91 lakh (as on 31.12.2024) respectively. Defence Personnel and Pensioners will also be benefitted