Composition of the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) – Latest Update
The 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) has officially been constituted following the approval of its Terms of Reference (ToR) by the Union Cabinet on Tuesday. This marks the formal start of the process to revise the salaries, allowances, and pensions for Central Government employees and pensioners.
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The 8th CPC will function as a temporary advisory body and its full composition, approved by the Cabinet, is as follows:
| Role | Name | Current/Former Designation |
| Chairperson | Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai | Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India |
| Part-Time Member | Professor Pulak Ghosh | Professor (IIM Bangalore) |
| Member-Secretary | Pankaj Jain | Secretary, Petroleum and Natural Gas |
Key Details and Timeline
- Mandate: The Commission’s primary mandate is to examine the current pay structure and recommend changes.
- Deadline: The panel has been given 18 months from its date of constitution to submit its comprehensive report. It may also submit interim reports on specific issues.
- Impact: The recommendations of the 8th CPC are set to benefit approximately 50 lakh serving central government employees and around 69 lakh pensioners.
- Areas of Review: The Commission will consider a wide range of factors, including economic conditions, fiscal prudence, the impact on state government finances, and comparative pay structures in the private sector and Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs).
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