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8th Pay Commission: The Central Government has constituted the 8th Pay Commission, headed by Justice Ranjana Desai. The Commission will submit its report to the government within 18 months. The Commission is expected to recommend salary increases as well as improvements in allowances, bonuses, pensions, and gratuities. According to a Finance Ministry notification, the Commission will focus on improving employee financial benefits and increasing work efficiency. The report is expected by May 2027.
8th Pay Commission: The Central Government has constituted the 8th Central Pay Commission to increase the salaries of millions of government employees across the country. The Finance Ministry issued a notification on November 3, 2025. According to the Finance Ministry’s notification, this commission has been constituted under the chairmanship of Justice Ranjana Desai. The commission will be headquartered in New Delhi and will submit its recommendations to the central government within 18 months. If necessary, it can also submit an interim report. Most importantly, the 8th Pay Commission will not only increase the salaries of government employees, but will also provide numerous benefits, including increases in bonuses, allowances, and pensions. Let’s explore these in detail.
Chairperson and Members of the Commission
According to the government notification, the 8th Pay Commission consists of three key members. Justice Ranjana Desai has been appointed as the chairperson of the commission. Professor Pulak Ghosh has been appointed as a part-time member, and Pankaj Jain as the member secretary. This commission will comprehensively review salaries, pensions, allowances, and other benefits.
Which employees will benefit?
The 8th Pay Commission will cover almost all employees and officers of the central government. The categories mentioned in the notification include industrial and non-industrial employees of the central government, officers of the All India Services, personnel of the armed forces, officers and employees of Union Territories, officers of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, members of regulatory bodies established by Parliament (except the RBI), employees of the Supreme Court and High Courts, and judicial officers under Union Territories.
The Commission’s Scope
The Commission will review not only salaries and pensions, but also allowances, bonuses, gratuities, and performance-based incentives. Its objective is to make government jobs more attractive and enhance efficiency, productivity, and accountability in the work culture.
Reforms in Salaries and Allowances
The Commission’s primary task will be to recommend necessary and practical changes in the salary structure. This will ensure that the pay level of government employees remains at par with or competitive with those in the private sector and public sector enterprises. Regarding allowances, the Commission will review the rationality of existing allowances and may recommend restructuring them, eliminating unnecessary allowances and implementing a practical system.
Bonuses and Performance-Based Incentives
The Commission will review existing bonus schemes and may suggest a new Performance-Based Incentive (PLI) scheme to reward outstanding employees. This scheme will help employees become more productive and responsible.
Gratuity and Pension Reforms
The Commission’s Terms of Reference (TOR) specifies that it will review the death-cum-retirement gratuity for employees covered under the NPS (National Pension System) and the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). Recommendations for improving gratuity and traditional pensions will also be made for employees not covered under the NPS. This will strengthen employees’ financial security after retirement.
Consideration of Economic Situation and State Capacity
The Pay Commission has been directed to consider the country’s economic situation, fiscal discipline, and the financial capacity of the states when making its recommendations. The Commission has also been asked to conduct a comparative study of the salaries of PSU (Public Sector Undertakings) and private sector employees to ensure that its recommendations are practical and balanced.
Expert Assistance and Independence
The government has given the Commission complete independence to determine its procedures and functioning. The Commission may appoint experts, advisors, and institutional consultants as needed. All ministries and departments have been directed to provide all necessary information and cooperation to the Commission.
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