8th Pay Commission: Govt Confirms 69 Lakh Pensioners to Benefit

• The government stated that 50.14 lakh central government employees and approximately 69 lakh pensioners will benefit from the 8th Central Pay Commission.
• Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, provided this update in the Lok Sabha on December 8, 2025.
• The 8th Pay Commission has been active for 41 days since its inception, with its Terms of Reference approved on November 3, 2025.
• The Commission is studying pay structure, pensions, allowances, and benefits to recommend changes for central government employees and pensioners.
• The government will decide the implementation date of the 8th Pay Commission, which will submit recommendations within 18 months of its formation.

Why It Matters: Millions of government employees and pensioners await potential financial benefits.