8th CPC Notified ‘In Due Course,’ Awaits Ministries’ Inputs: Rajya Sabha Q&A
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTIONS No. 2642
TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025/ SRAVANA 21, 1947 (SAKA)
“EIGHTH CPC”
2642: Shri Javed Ali Khan:
Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:
(a) the details of dates on which inputs regarding constitution of Eighth CPC were sought from major stakeholder, including Ministries/Departments of Central Government;
(b) the details of responses received from above Ministries/Departments along with the date of their receipt;
(c) the reasons as to why Government has failed to notify the Commission even after lapse of around 7 months;
(d) whether fiscal condition of Central Government is not commensurate to constitute Eighth CPC;
(e) if so, the reasons and factors responsible for such a poor fiscal condition; and
(f) the timeline by which the Commission would be notified and Chairperson and Members would be appointed?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)
(a) Inputs for the terms of reference of the Eighth CPC had been sought from the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel & Training and all the States vide communications dated 17.01.2025 and 17.02.2025.
(b) & (c): The inputs sought are still being received and the official notification would be issued in due course.
(d):It has been decided by the Government to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission.
(e): Does not arise.
(f): Official notification would be issued in due course. The Chairperson and Members of the 8th CPC would be appointed once the 8th CPC is notified by the Government.
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