Approval of 8th Central Pay Commission for benefit to Central Employees/Pensioners and Defence Personnel and Pensioners

Approval of 8th Central Pay Commission for benefit to 36.57 lakh Central Employees, 33.91 lakh Pensioners and Defence Personnel and Pensioners.  The Government of India has announced the establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), as confirmed by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary. The decision aims to enhance the financial well-being of approximately 36.57 lakh central government employees and 33.91 lakh pensioners, which is expected to stimulate economic consumption. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to improving the compensation structure for its workforce, including defense personnel and pensioners.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2776
TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025
04 CHAITRA, 1947 (SAKA)

“APPROVAL OF 8th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION”

2776: SHRI SHAMBHU SHARAN PATEL:
SHRI MADAN RATHORE:
SMT. KIRAN CHOUDHRY:

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Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

(a) whether the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has been approved;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the estimated number of Central Government employees and pensioners that would benefit from this at the level of the 8th CPC which would boost consumption in the economy?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

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(a) & (b): It has been decided by the Government to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

(c): The approximate number of Central Government civilian employees and pensioners/family pensioners is 36.57 lakh (as on 01.03.2025) and 33.91 lakh (as on 31.12.2024) respectively. Defence Personnel and Pensioners will also be benefitted.

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