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8th Central Pay Commission: Terms of Reference Approved

29 October 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRS8th Central PayCommission: Termsof ReferenceApproved29 October 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Cabinet cleared the mandate of the 8th CPC, a temporary body announced in January 2025.

Key facts

  • Reviews salary structure, allowances and pensions of Central employees and pensioners.
  • Chair: Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (Retd.).
  • Member-secretary: Pankaj Jain, Petroleum Secretary; part-time member: Prof. Pulak Ghosh (IIM Bangalore).

Terms of Reference

  • Economic conditions and fiscal prudence.
  • Resources for development and welfare.
  • Unfunded liabilities of non-contributory pensions.
  • Impact on State finances.
  • Comparison with Central PSUs and the private sector.

Exam angle

  • Previous: 7th CPC, 2016.

Test yourself

1. Who chairs the 8th Central Pay Commission?

Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (Retd.) is the Chairperson.

2. Which body approved the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission?

The Union Cabinet approved the ToR.

3. When was the 7th Central Pay Commission's revision last implemented, per the 8th CPC announcement?

The last revision was implemented through the 7th CPC in 2016.

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