India's 8th Pay Commission: Key Details Revealed, but Timeline Uncertain | News
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The Indian government has provided crucial information about the Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) in Parliament. The 8th CPC will cover a massive 50.14 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners, impacting millions of public servants and retirees. The commission was formally constituted on November 3, 2025, with a resolution from the Ministry of Finance. While the government has confirmed that the commission is on track, the implementation date for new salaries and benefits remains uncertain. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary stated that the government will decide on the implementation date, but the commission is expected to submit its recommendations by mid-2027. Historically, the government has taken several months or even years to implement pay commission recommendations. The 8th CPC is expected to bring significant changes to the emolument structure, with potential salary increases of 20-25%. Earlier proposals suggest a major hike in minimum basic pay, potentially reaching ₹34,500-₹41,000 per month. The existing Dearness Allowance (DA) will likely be reset to zero when the new pay commission is implemented, but there is no proposal to permanently merge DA with basic pay. The government has assured that appropriate funds will be provisioned for implementing the accepted recommendations once they are finalized. As the winter session of Parliament concludes on December 19, the nation waits with bated breath for the implementation of the 8th CPC, which is expected to have a profound impact on the lives of millions of public servants and retirees.
