New Delhi: In a major move set to benefit millions of government employees and pensioners, the Central Government has announced the formation of the Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC). The decision, approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to review and revise the salaries, allowances, and pensions of central government staff and retirees.
The new commission will be headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, with Professor Pulak Ghosh as a member and Pankaj Jain serving as the Member Secretary. The panel has been given 18 months to submit its report, though it may issue an interim report before completion.
According to the government, the 8th Pay Commission’s recommendations will come into effect from January 2026, with retrospective benefits likely.
The commission’s review will take into account the nation’s economic situation, fiscal discipline, welfare spending, pension liabilities, and pay trends in both the public and private sectors.
While the final pay structure is yet to be revealed, early estimates suggest that central government employees could receive a monthly salary hike of up to ₹19,000 once the new pay scales are implemented.
If approved as expected, the 8th Pay Commission is set to deliver one of the most significant pay revisions in recent years, directly impacting over 11 crore beneficiaries, including employees, pensioners, and their families.
