8th Pay Commission to be set up in November 1st week? Here's what a report says

The 8th Central Pay Commission will be a temporary body. The Commission will comprise of one Chairperson; One Member (Part Time) and one Member-Secretary. It will make its recommendations within 18 months of the date of its constitution. It may consider, if necessary, sending interim reports on any of the matters as and when the recommendations are finalised

Central government employees have been awaiting updates on the terms of reference and member appointments for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

8th Pay Commission: Timeline and background

PM Modi also highlighted the move on X, stating that the Commission will “improve quality of life and give a boost to consumption.”

What is the 8th Pay Commission and why it matters

The 8th Pay Commission is a government-appointed panel that reviews current salaries, allowances, and benefits of central employees. Its recommendations aim to help employees and pensioners cope with rising living costs and economic changes.

Applicability to pensioners

The 8th Pay Commission will cover Central Government pensioners. However, its recommendations are not yet in effect as the panel has not been formally notified or set up.

Who will benefit from the 8th Pay Commission?

The new pay panel will impact all central government employees and pensioners, including defence personnel, PSU employees, and All India Service officers. Currently, these groups are governed by the 7th Pay Commission.

Expected implementation date

A review of the history of Pay Commissions shows that there is typically a gap of 1.5 to 2 years between the announcement of a commission and the final acceptance of its recommendations.

For instance, the 4th CPC was implemented from January 1, 1986, the 5th CPC from January 1, 1996, the 6th CPC from January 1, 2006, and the 7th CPC was implemented from January 1, 2016.