8th Pay Commission Update: Centre Details Roadmap and Mandate in Parliament; What Employees Should Know The government informed Parliament on Tuesday that the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) is currently reviewing revisions to pay scales, salaries, allowances, and pension structures for central government employees. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary responded to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, stating that the Centre had notified a resolution dated November 3, 2025, to establish the 8th CPC, including the appointment of its chairperson and members. The finance ministry outlined the broad roadmap for implementing the commission’s recommendations, emphasizing that the fiscal impact on the Union Budget would only be determined after the government finalizes its decision on accepting the report. Lok Sabha member A Raja raised questions about the key areas under review by the commission, seeking clarity on whether proposed changes would cover pay scales, salaries, allowances, and pension structures, as well as the timeline for submitting the report. He also inquired about the government’s assessment of the fiscal implications of implementing the commission’s recommendations. Chaudhary clarified that the 8th CPC will address “various issues viz. pay, allowances, pension, etc.” of central government employees within 18 months of its constitution. He added that the financial impact of the recommendations cannot be quantified at present and will only be determined after the Centre accepts the report. The commission has already begun functioning from its office in New Delhi, establishing an administrative framework to carry out its work. Ranjana Prakash Desai has been appointed as chairperson, Pulak Ghosh as a part-time member, and Pankaj Jain as member-secretary.#lok_sabha #pankaj_chaudhary #8th_cpc #ranjana_prakash_desai #mygov_portal
