KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- 8th Pay Commission beneficiaries confirmed in Lok Sabha.
- Over 50 lakh employees and 69 lakh pensioners covered.
- Implementation date still undecided; no immediate salary hike.
If you were hoping for a quick salary jump under the 8th Pay Commission, thoda patience rakhiye.
The Finance Ministry has finally revealed who all will come under the new CPC — but the actual rollout date? Still under wraps.
The government told the Lok Sabha that 50.14 lakh employees and around 69 lakh pensioners will be covered under the 8th CPC.
But the final call on kab se lagu hoga and fund kaise arrange hoga, that will come later.
What’s Confirmed vs What’s Pending
| Category | Status | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Beneficiaries | Confirmed | 50.14 lakh employees + 69 lakh pensioners |
| 8th CPC Setup | Confirmed | ToR approved on 28 Oct; issued on 3 Nov |
| Implementation Date | Not decided | Govt will decide after recommendations |
| Funding Plan | Pending | To be finalised later |
| Recommendation Deadline | Set | Within 18 months of CPC formation |
| Salary Hike Now? | No | Benefits won’t start immediately |
8th CPC Already Formed — ToR Issued by Finance Ministry
The Centre has officially constituted the 8th Pay Commission.
PM Modi approved its Terms of Reference (ToR) on 28 October, and the Finance Ministry issued the final resolution on 3 November.
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This means the panel is now formally active and ready to begin evaluation.
Govt Response in Lok Sabha: Implementation Date Still Not Fixed
Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary clarified that:
- The effective date of the 8th CPC will be decided only after recommendations are submitted.
- Funds will be allocated once the government accepts the panel’s proposals.
- When asked if the implementation would begin from 1 January 2026, he did not commit to any date.
So for now, no confirmed start date.
Who All Will Benefit?
The reply mentioned that 50.14 lakh current employees and nearly 69 lakh pensioners fall under the departments and institutions covered by the 8th CPC ToR.
This includes various central ministries, defence personnel (civil side), autonomous bodies covered under CPC norms, and retirees from these sectors.
Basically, it’s a massive group waiting for clarity.
Composition of the 8th Pay Commission
The Commission has three members, responsible for drafting recommendations:
- Justice (Retd.) Ranjana Prakash Desai – Chairperson
- Professor Pulak Ghosh – Part-time Member
- Pankaj Jain – Member-Secretary
A lean panel, but with strong administrative and economic experience.
Will Salary Hikes Start Immediately?
Short answer — no.
The CPC will first create its methodology and then submit recommendations within 18 months of formation.
Only after that will the government decide the implementation date.
So employees and pensioners should not expect any immediate increment or revised benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the 8th Pay Commission begin from 1 January 2026?
The government has not confirmed this date. It may start later depending on when the CPC submits and the government accepts recommendations.
How long will the 8th CPC take to submit its report?
The panel has 18 months from its formation date to submit the final recommendations.
Will DA (Dearness Allowance) merge with basic pay under the 8th CPC?
This is expected but not confirmed yet. Final clarity will come only after the CPC submits its report.
