8th Pay Commission

8th Pay Commission Cabinet Approval & Terms of Reference The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, formally approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission on October 28, 2025. Led by former Supreme Court Judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, the commission will submit recommendations within 18 months with implementation expected from January 1, 2026. The decision impacts approximately 50 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners, representing over 1.2 crore beneficiaries across India's public sector. The ToR mandates the commission to consider fiscal prudence, economic conditions, pension scheme sustainability, and state government implications while formulating recommendations. Table of Contents The Historic Cabinet Approval Understanding Terms of Reference Commission Composition & Leadership Detailed Terms of Reference Analysis Timeline & Implementation Schedule Who Will Benefit From This Decision Compar...