US Edition8th Pay Commission Expected to Roll Out in 2026. How Big Will the Pay Jump Be for Central Govt Employees?
The 8th Pay Commission will revise pay and allowances for over 1.18 crore employees and pensioners, with recommendations due within 18 months of formation.
- On Tuesday, the Union Cabinet approved the Terms of Reference for the 8th Central Pay Commission, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, initiating the pay-panel process.
- The decadal revision aims to officially kick off the review of salaries, allowances and pensions, assessing pay structures amid prevailing economic conditions and fiscal prudence.
- Headed by former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, Chairperson, with Pulak Ghosh, Part-Time Member, and Pankaj Jain, Member-Secretary, the commission must submit recommendations within 18 months and may issue interim reports.
- Over 1.18 crore central government employees and pensioners are expected to see projected monthly pay increases up to Rs 9,000, with allowances like DA, HRA, and TA to be recalculated, effective from January 1, 2026.
- Pensioners are urging a minimum pension rise from Rs 9,000 to Rs 25,000, with the fitment factor expected between 1.83 and 2.46; allocations will influence final outcomes.
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Cabinet nod for 8th Pay Commission; implementation likely from January 2026
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The chairman of the 8th Pay Commission has been selected. Former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai has been appointed as its chairperson. The commission will submit its report within 18 months.
8th Pay Commission Big Update: Cabinet approves terms of reference, panel to submit report within 18 months
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the terms of reference (ToR) of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), which will revise salaries of nearly 50 lakh central government employees and allowances of 65 lakh pensioners. According to the information available, the 8th Central Pay Commission will be a temporary body and comprise one chairperson, a part-time member and one member-secretary. Composition approved by the Cabinet As per the composition app…
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