What is the 8th Pay Commission? A Complete Guide

Last updated: 4 November 2026

The 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) is the body appointed to review salary, pension and allowance structures for central government employees and pensioners in India. Official It was formally constituted by the Government of India via Gazette notification on 3 November 2025, with Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (Retd., Supreme Court of India) as Chairperson.

Who does it affect?

Its recommendations, once accepted and implemented, will apply to central government civilian employees, defence forces personnel, and pensioners. Reported figures put this group at roughly 50 lakh serving employees and around 65 lakh pensioners.

What will it change?

• The pay matrix — Basic Pay at every level, via a revised fitment factor Not Yet Announced
• Allowances — HRA, DA (conventionally reset and rebuilt), TA and others Not Yet Announced
• Pension calculations for retirees Not Yet Announced

What's official right now, and what isn't

Official The Commission's constitution and its Terms of Reference are confirmed: the Cabinet approved the Terms of Reference on 28 October 2025, and both the Commission and its ToR were notified by Gazette on 3 November 2025. Not Yet Announced The final fitment factor, the final pay matrix, and the actual implementation/effective date have not been officially announced — the Commission has 18 months from its constitution to submit its report. See our fitment factor page and the status ticker on every page for labeled updates, or the Commission's own site at 8cpc.gov.in.

How to estimate your salary today

Use our salary calculator to see an illustrative estimate of your revised Basic Pay, HRA and gross salary — clearly marked as a scenario, not an official figure. For the mechanics behind the number, read how Basic Pay is calculated.