8th Pay Commission: Pensioners and government employees in India have been long waiting for the 8th Pay Commission. The Central Government has just released clear, month-wise progress of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) reviewing the series of developments that happened between November 3, 2025 – December 3, 2025.
From Government’s Side
The Indian government stated that a gazette notification was issued to officially mark the 8th CPC’s journey. It was further added that pension revision will be included in the 8th CPC. Moreover, initial groundwork and planning has already started.
Recently, the government clarified its position about the non-inclusion of any explicit reference to pension revision. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said the 8th CPC will make recommendations on pay, pension, allowances, etc. for central government employees.
From Staff Side/Unions
In contrast, Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM) staff side started internal discussions on key demands. Furthermore, a meeting scheduled for November 15, 2025, was held to prepare and finalize issues for submission. The primary focus areas that are under consideration include pay hike, allowances, fitment formula, and pension revision.
It is important to remember here that the central government set up the 8th Pay Commission in early November 2025, giving the green light to its Terms of Reference. This will be serving as the primary guideline for crafting the recommendations.
Pay commission recommendations have major fiscal consequences (allowances, salaries, and pensions), the capacity of the broader government budget plays an important role.
Scheduled for rollout in FY28, the 8th Pay Commission is likely to pose substantial pressure on the public finances of the country, both at the centre and in the states. Thankfully, the Indian economy has been on a surge like never before and the country’s financial reserves can absorb the pressure.
