Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) Formed – Full Gazette Details 2025

8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) Formed – Full Details from The Gazette of India

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Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) Formed – Full Details from The Gazette of India

The Government of India has officially announced the formation of the Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) through a Gazette Notification dated 3rd November 2025.
This Pay Commission will review and recommend the new pay structure, allowances, and pension benefits for Central Government employees and pensioners.

Here are the important highlights and simplified details from the notification:

1. Date and Authority

  • The notification was issued by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) on 3rd November 2025.
  • It was published in the Extraordinary Gazette of India, Part I, Section 1.
  • File Number: F. No. 01-01/2025-E.III(A).

2. Composition of the 8th Central Pay Commission

The 8th CPC will have three members:

DesignationName
ChairpersonSmt. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
Member (Part-Time)Prof. Pulak Ghosh
Member-SecretaryShri Pankaj Jain

3. Key Responsibilities (Terms of Reference)

The 8th CPC has been tasked to review and make recommendations on the following areas:

a) Pay, Allowances & Benefits

  • To review pay structure, allowances, and other benefits for:
    1. Central Government employees (industrial & non-industrial)
    2. All India Services officers
    3. Defence Forces personnel
    4. Employees of Union Territories
    5. Indian Audit & Accounts Department officers
    6. Members of regulatory bodies (except RBI)
    7. Supreme Court officers & employees
    8. High Court staff (Union Territories)
    9. Judicial officers in subordinate courts of Union Territories

Note: The Pay Commission must follow the Supreme Court’s 1993 ruling ensuring that judicial officers’ pay and conditions remain independent from the executive branch.

b) Attracting and Retaining Talent

  • The Commission will propose a structure that:
    • Attracts skilled professionals to government jobs.
    • Encourages efficiency, accountability, and responsibility in the public service system.

c) Performance-Based Incentives

  • The 8th CPC will review existing bonus and incentive schemes.
  • It will recommend:
    • Performance-linked reward systems.
    • Financial and productivity standards to encourage excellence.

d) Rationalization of Allowances

  • The Commission will study all existing allowances and recommend:
    • Removal of redundant allowances.
    • Simplification and rationalization for better transparency.

e) Review of Pension and Gratuity

The Commission will examine and suggest improvements for:

  1. Employees under National Pension System (NPS) – including the new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).
  2. Employees under Old Pension Scheme (OPS) – particularly regarding Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity and pension structure.

f) Financial Considerations

While making recommendations, the 8th CPC will consider:

  • Current economic conditions and the need for fiscal discipline.
  • Availability of funds for development and welfare programs.
  • Financial impact on State Governments that often adopt CPC recommendations.
  • Comparison with Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) and private sector salary structures.

4. Administrative Details

  • The Headquarters of the 8th CPC will be in New Delhi.
  • The Commission will:
    • Frame its own working procedure.
    • Appoint advisors and experts as needed.
    • Collect data and inputs from all ministries and departments.

5. Timeframe

  • The Commission will submit its recommendations within 18 months from its formation date (November 2025).
  • It may also issue interim reports on specific matters if necessary.

6. Implementation and Communication

  • The Gazette orders that this resolution be published officially.
  • Copies have been sent to:
    • All Ministries and Departments of the Central Government.
    • State Governments and Union Territories.
    • All concerned authorities and stakeholders.

Download Official Gazette PDF here.

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In Summary

The formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) marks the beginning of a new review cycle for the salaries, allowances, and pensions of Central Government employees.
Its recommendations, expected by mid-2027, will impact over 50 lakh government employees and pensioners across India.

For updates, keep checking GovtJobPerks.com — your trusted source for Pay Commission news, DA updates, and pension reforms.

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