8th Pay Commission: Government Confirms Constitution, Recommendations Expected in 18 Months

• The government confirmed in Rajya Sabha that the 8th Pay Commission has been constituted and will submit its recommendations within 18 months from November 3, 2025.
• Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, stated the commission's terms of reference were notified on November 3, 2025.
• The commission is tasked with providing recommendations on salary, allowances, and pension for central government employees.
• The government clarified that no discrimination is being made among pensioners based on their retirement date, addressing concerns about the Finance Bill 2025.
• Existing pension rules remain unchanged, and the Finance Act 2025 only validates current rules and liabilities from the Consolidated Fund of India.