8th Central Pay Commission – Constituted under the Chairmanship of Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India
The Union Cabinet has officially approved the formation and Terms of Reference for the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC). This commission, now formally established, will undertake a comprehensive review of salaries, allowances, and pensions for central government employees and pensioners.
Headed by former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, the commission includes Professor Pulak Ghosh of IIM Bangalore as a part-time member and Pankaj Jain, Secretary of Petroleum and Natural Gas, as the Member-Secretary.
The 8th CPC has been allotted 18 months to deliver its final report, which is expected to impact nearly 50 lakh employees and 69 lakh pensioners. Its review will consider the nation’s economic climate, fiscal health, and comparative pay structures.
The 8th CPC will function as a temporary advisory body and its full composition, approved by the Cabinet, is as follows:
Composition, approved by the Cabinet, is as follows:
| Role | Name | Current/Former Designation |
| Chairperson | Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai | Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India |
| Part-Time Member | Professor Pulak Ghosh | Professor (IIM Bangalore) |
| Member-Secretary | Pankaj Jain | Secretary, Petroleum and Natural Gas |
Key Details and Timeline
- Mandate: The Commission’s primary mandate is to examine the current pay structure and recommend changes.
- Deadline: The panel has been given 18 months from its date of constitution to submit its comprehensive report. It may also submit interim reports on specific issues.
- Impact: The recommendations of the 8th CPC are set to benefit approximately 50 lakh serving central government employees and around 69 lakh pensioners.
- Areas of Review: The Commission will consider a wide range of factors, including economic conditions, fiscal prudence, the impact on state government finances, and comparative pay structures in the private sector and Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs).
View: Cabinet approves Terms of Reference of 8th Central Pay Commission
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