Govt: 8th Pay Commission to benefit 50.14 lakh employees, 69 lakh pensioners

• * The 8th Central Pay Commission is set to benefit 50.14 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners.
• * Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary provided these figures in Lok Sabha on December 8, 2025.
• * The government will decide the implementation date for the 8th Pay Commission, with its report expected within 18 months of formation.
• * The Commission's Terms of Reference were approved on November 3, 2025, and it is currently analyzing pay structure, pension, and allowances.

Why It Matters: It affects future pay and pensions for millions of central government staff and retirees.