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8th Central Pay Commission – Lok Sabha Question & Answer | Ministry of Finance

8th Central Pay Commission – Lok Sabha Question & Answer | Ministry of Finance
8th Central Pay Commission Lok Sabha Question Answer

8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION – LOK SABHA QUESTION & ANSWER

Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure – Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3571, Answered on 10.08.2026
Question Number Unstarred Question No. 3571
Answered On 10th August, 2026
Minister Shri Pankaj Chaudhary (MoS Finance)
Commission Constitution Date 3rd November, 2025

Chairperson

Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
Former Supreme Court Judge

Report Timeline

18 Months
From 03.11.2025 (by May 2027)

Beneficiaries

35.77 Lakh Employees
33.76 Lakh Pensioners (excluding Defence)

Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3571

Question by
Dr. Manna Lal Rawat – Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:
Answer by Minister of State for Finance (Shri Pankaj Chaudhary)

(a) & (b): The 8th Central Pay Commission has been constituted by the Government vide Resolution dated 03.11.2025 with the following composition:

  • • Chairperson: Smt. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
  • • Member (Part-Time): Prof. Pulak Ghosh
  • • Member-Secretary: Shri Pankaj Jain

(c): The Commission will make its recommendations within 18 months of the date of its constitution.

(d), (g) & (h): The 8th Central Pay Commission has not submitted its recommendations to the Government yet.

(e): The estimated number of Central Government civilian employees is 35.77 lakh approximately (as on 01.03.2026) and the number of pensioners/family pensioners is 33.76 lakh approximately (as on 31.12.2025) excluding Defence pensioners.

(f): The Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission as notified vide Resolution, dated 03.11.2025, is enclosed in Annexure-I.

Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission (Annexure-I)

  • Coverage – Categories of Employees: The Commission will examine emoluments for Central Government employees (industrial & non-industrial), All India Services personnel, Defence Forces personnel, Union Territories personnel, Indian Audit & Accounts Department, regulatory bodies (excluding RBI), Supreme Court officers/employees, High Court officers/employees (where expenditure is borne by UTs), and judicial officers of subordinate courts in UTs.
  • Emolument Structure: To work out a pay and allowance structure conducive to attracting talent, promoting efficiency, accountability, and responsibility in work culture.
  • Bonus & Incentive Schemes: To examine existing bonus schemes and recommend general principles, financial parameters, and productivity/performance-linked parameters for an appropriate incentive scheme to reward excellence.
  • Allowances Rationalization: To review existing allowances and conditions of admissibility, and recommend rationalization keeping in view the multiplicity of allowances.
  • Pension & Gratuity Review: To review Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity for employees under the National Pension System (including Unified Pension Scheme) and for those not under NPS, keeping in view fiscal prudence and economic conditions.
  • Guiding Principles: The Commission shall keep in view the economic conditions of the country, the need for fiscal prudence, and the requirement to ensure adequate resources for developmental expenditure and welfare measures.
  • Procedure & Powers: The Commission may devise its own procedure, appoint advisors, consultants, and experts, and call for information from any Ministry or Department. State Governments, Service Associations, and others are expected to extend full cooperation.
  • Headquarters: The Commission will have its headquarters in Delhi.
  • Judicial Officers – Special Note: For judicial officers, the Commission shall adhere to the Supreme Court's principle (All India Judges' Association case) that there shall be no link between service conditions of judges and the administrative executive.

Key Highlights from the Lok Sabha Answer

  • Question Raised: Dr. Manna Lal Rawat asked about approval for constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission, its composition, timeline, beneficiaries, and Terms of Reference.
  • Commission Constituted: The 8th Central Pay Commission was constituted vide Resolution dated 3rd November 2025.
  • Chairperson: Smt. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
  • Members: Prof. Pulak Ghosh (Part-Time Member) and Shri Pankaj Jain (Member-Secretary).
  • Report Timeline: The Commission is required to submit its report within 18 months from the date of its constitution (i.e., by May 2027).
  • Beneficiaries: Approximately 35.77 lakh Central Government civilian employees and 33.76 lakh pensioners/family pensioners (excluding Defence) are likely to be benefited.
  • Current Status: The Commission has not submitted its recommendations to the Government yet.
  • Terms of Reference: The complete Terms of Reference are enclosed as Annexure-I to the answer, covering pay, allowances, pension, bonus schemes, and more.
  • Fiscal Prudence: The Commission is required to keep in view economic conditions and fiscal prudence while making recommendations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Lok Sabha question about?
Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3571 was asked by Dr. Manna Lal Rawat regarding the approval for constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission, its composition, timeline, beneficiaries, and Terms of Reference.
When was the 8th Central Pay Commission constituted?
The 8th Central Pay Commission was constituted by the Government of India vide Resolution dated 3rd November 2025.
Who is the Chairperson of the 8th Central Pay Commission?
Smt. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, has been appointed as the Chairperson.
What is the timeline for submission of the Commission's report?
The Commission is required to submit its recommendations within 18 months from the date of its constitution (i.e., by May 2027).
How many employees and pensioners are likely to be benefited?
Approximately 35.77 lakh Central Government civilian employees (as on 01.03.2026) and 33.76 lakh pensioners/family pensioners (as on 31.12.2025), excluding Defence pensioners, are likely to be benefited.
Has the Commission submitted its recommendations yet?
No. As per the Minister's answer, the 8th Central Pay Commission has not submitted its recommendations to the Government yet.
What are the key areas the Commission will examine?
The Commission will examine pay, allowances, and other benefits; work out an emolument structure to attract talent; review bonus and incentive schemes; rationalize allowances; and review pension and gratuity for both NPS and non-NPS employees.
Which categories of employees are covered under the 8th CPC?
The Commission covers Central Government employees (industrial & non-industrial), All India Services personnel, Defence Forces personnel, Union Territories personnel, Indian Audit & Accounts Department, regulatory bodies (excluding RBI), Supreme Court officers/employees, High Court officers/employees (where expenditure is borne by UTs), and judicial officers of subordinate courts in UTs.
Will the Commission consider the economic conditions of the country?
Yes. The Terms of Reference specifically require the Commission to keep in view the economic conditions of the country, the need for fiscal prudence, and the requirement to ensure adequate resources for developmental expenditure and welfare measures.
What is the special provision for judicial officers?
For judicial officers, the Commission shall adhere to the principle laid down by the Supreme Court in the All India Judges' Association case (1993) that there shall be no link between service conditions of judges and the administrative executive, and that the service conditions of judges must meet the special needs of the judiciary.