After almost 10 months of waiting, the Central Government has announced the Terms of Reference for the 8th Pay Commission. Back on January 16, 2025, Ashwini Vaishnaw had stated that the 8th Pay Commission would be formed soon. However, it took until October 2025 for the government to approve the 8th Pay Commission.
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Who Will Be Leading the 8th Pay Commission? Who Is the Chairperson?
Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai will be leading the 8th CPC as its chairperson. She was born on October 30, 1949, in Mumbai. Before being appointed as the Chairperson of the 8th Pay Commission, Justice Desai served as the Chairperson of the Delimitation Commission (2020–Present). In October 2025, the Union Cabinet appointed Justice Desai as the Chairperson of the 8th Central Pay Commission.
What is the composition of the 8th Pay Commission?
In a press conference, Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that the 8th Pay Commission will consist of the following members:
- Chairperson: Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, former Supreme Court Judge, has been appointed as the Chairperson.
- Part-Time Member: Professor Pulak Ghosh has been appointed as the part-time member.
- Member-Secretary: Pankaj Jain, Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, is the Member-Secretary.
Official Order: 8th Central Pay Commission Terms of Reference Approved
On October 28, 2025, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, formally approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). This decision by the Government of India will definitely impact the salary and pension of approximately 50 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners. The Commission is expected to submit its report within 18 months
Timeline and Implementation for 8th Pay Commission
The 8th CPC is expected to complete its review and submit recommendations within 18 months from its constitution. After the submission of the report, the government will decide on the implementation.
The approval of the Terms of Reference for the 8th Central Pay Commission is a crucial step toward implementing the 8th Pay Commission. The Union Government has stated that the 8th CPC will have to complete and submit its report within 18 months. After submission, we will have to wait and see when the government will implement the changes proposed by the 8th Pay Commission.