The 8th Central Pay Commission was constituted on 3 November 2025 with Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai as Chairperson. It will revise the pay structure, allowances and pensions of approximately 50.46 lakh Central Government employees and 68.27 lakh pensioners. Recommendations are expected to take effect from 1 January 2026 (the reference date for arrears), with actual implementation likely in 2027–28.
Quick reference
- Cabinet ToR approval: 28 October 2025
- Gazette notification: 3 November 2025
- Chairperson: Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (Retd. SC)
- Member (Part-Time): Prof. Pulak Ghosh, IIM Bangalore
- Member-Secretary: Shri Pankaj Jain, IAS (1990 batch)
- Mandate: 18 months (deadline ~May 2027)
- Memoranda submission deadline: 30 April 2026
- Official website: 8cpc.gov.in
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8th Pay Commission: Verified Status as of April 2026 (Chairperson, Timeline, Demands)
The 8th Central Pay Commission was constituted on 3 November 2025 with Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai as Chairperson. Here is what is officially confirmed, what is still under negotiation, and what is pure speculation.
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