**Summary:**
This document summarizes the Indian government's response to questions raised in Lok Sabha regarding the constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The Ministry of Finance confirms the government's decision to establish the 8th CPC. Inputs are being gathered from key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel Training, and various state governments. The appointment of the Chairperson and Members will occur after the official notification of the 8th CPC. The implementation of revised pay scales for employees and pensioners will commence following the Commission's recommendations and their subsequent acceptance by the government. The response was provided by Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, on July 21, 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Finance: A department of the Government of India responsible for financial matters.
Department of Expenditure: A department under the Ministry of Finance.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
8th Central Pay Commission: A commission to be constituted by the Government of India to review the salary structure of Central Government employees.
Pankaj Chaudhary: Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance.
Ministry of Defence: A ministry of the Government of India.
Ministry of Home Affairs: A ministry of the Government of India.
Department of Personnel Training: A department of the Government of India.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTIONS No. 150
TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025/ASHADHA 30,1947 (SAKA)
"CONSTITUTION OF 8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION"
150: ShriTRBaalu:
Shri Anand Bhadauria:
Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:
(a)
whether the setting up of the 8th Pay Commission for Central Government
employees has been Notified which was announced in January, 2025;
(b)
if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons for not setting up it after lapse of
six months;
(c)
the time by which the Chairperson and Members of the 8th CPC would be
appointed along with the terms of reference of the Commission; and
(d)
the time by which the revised pay scales will be implemented for the employees
and pensioners?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)
(a) & (b) It has been decided by the Government to constitute the 8th Central Pay
Commission (CPC). lnputs have been sought from major stakeholders,
including Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of
Personnel & Training and from States.
(c): The Chairperson and Members of the 8th CPC would be appointed once the
8th CPC is notified by the Government.
(d): The implementation would be taken up once the recommendations are
made by the 8th CPC and are accepted by the Government.