8th Pay Commission formation begins: Govt to fill posts on deputation; hiring starts on continuous basis

The formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has gained momentum, with the government issuing a vacancy circular to fill various posts in the new pay panel.

The Department of Expenditure (DEA) under the Ministry of Finance has proposed to fill up 35 posts in the 8th CPC on a deputation basis, meaning members of the pay panel will resume in their previous roles or departments post the closure of the commission.

"It is proposed to fill up 35 posts in 8th Central Pay Commission on deputation basis. These posts are to be staffed for the period from the date of constitution of the 8th CPC till the closure of the commission," DoE said in the circular dated April 17, 2025.

According to the circular, the appointments of the 8th CPC will be governed by the regular norms prescribed by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) from time to time.

Eligible Central Govt employees can apply for a position in the 8th CPC by sending their nominations/applications in the prescribed form along with supporting documents such as Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) of 5 years, vigilance clearance, etc.

The appointments in the 8th Pay Commission will be done on a continuous basis. In other words, the Government will fill all the posts as and when qualified candidates are found. There is no deadline for filling all the posts. However, it is expected that these posts will be filled soon.

Why is this important?

The current vacancy circular is important as it paves the way for appointments in the 8th CPC. Once all these appointments are confirmed, the new pay commission will formally begin its work, which may take several months as the commission will have to deal with multiple stakeholders, including Government departments and employees' representatives.