Tue Oct 28 10:20:00 UTC 2025: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Government Approves Terms of Reference for 8th Pay Commission, Justice Ranjan Prakash Desai Appointed Chair

New Delhi, [Insert Date] – In a significant development for central government employees, the Union Cabinet has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission. The government has also appointed former Supreme Court Justice Ranjan Prakash Desai as the Chairperson of the Commission.

The announcement was made by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during a press briefing following the Cabinet meeting. The 8th Pay Commission is tasked with reviewing the salary, allowances, and service conditions of central government employees and recommending necessary changes.

Minister Vaishnaw stated that the Commission is expected to submit its recommendations within 18 months. The government aims to implement the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission starting January 1, 2026.

The Terms of Reference, which define the scope and guidelines for the Commission’s work, will ensure that the Commission considers the following key aspects while formulating its recommendations:

  • The economic situation of the country and the need for fiscal discipline.
  • Ensuring sufficient resources for development works and welfare schemes.
  • The cost of non-contributory pension schemes.
  • The financial impact on state governments, which typically adopt central government recommendations.
  • A comparison of salaries, allowances, and working conditions of employees in Central Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and the private sector.

The formation of the 8th Pay Commission, initially announced in January 2025, underscores the government’s commitment to periodically reviewing and updating the compensation structure for its employees. Typically, a new pay commission is established every 10 years. The recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission are expected to impact millions of central government employees and pensioners across the country.

About Pay Commissions:

Central Pay Commissions are constituted periodically to review the salary, pension, and service conditions of central government employees and recommend necessary changes.

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