The Government of India has officially constituted the Eighth Central Pay Commission to examine and recommend changes to the emoluments, allowances, and service conditions of Central Government employees. The Commission is chaired by Smt. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, with Prof. Pulak Ghosh as a part-time member and Shri Pankaj Jain as Member-Secretary. Its mandate includes reviewing pay structures, bonus schemes, allowances, and pension-related benefits like the Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity. The Commission is required to submit its recommendations within 18 months from the date of its constitution. It will consider fiscal prudence, economic conditions, and the impact on state finances while formulating its report.

The Government of India has officially constituted the Eighth Central Pay Commission to examine and recommend changes to the emoluments, allowances, and service conditions of Central Government employees. The Commission is chaired by Smt. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, with Prof. Pulak Ghosh as a part-time member and Shri Pankaj Jain as Member-Secretary. Its mandate includes reviewing pay structures, bonus schemes, allowances, and pension-related benefits like the Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity. The Commission is required to submit its recommendations within 18 months from the date of its constitution. It will consider fiscal prudence, economic conditions, and the impact on state finances while formulating its report.