8th Pay Commission Constituted; Implementation Date for 1.19 Cr Unclear

• The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has been constituted, with its Terms of Reference notified on November 3, 2025.
• The implementation date for the 8th CPC's recommendations remains unclear, with the government stating it will decide.
• Headed by Justice (Retd.) Ranjana Prakash Desai, the commission will recommend revisions for salary, allowances, and pension structures.
• The 8th CPC is expected to cover approximately 50.14 lakh central government employees and around 69 lakh pensioners.
• Recommendations are anticipated within 18 months of constitution, around mid-2027, considering economic conditions and fiscal prudence.

Why It Matters: Millions of govt employees/pensioners face uncertain future pay hikes.