GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION No. *235
TO BE ANSWERED ON MONOAY, MARCH 17,a02’IPHALGUNA 26, 1946 (SAKA)
-235. MS KANGNA RANAUT:
SMT. SAJDA AHMED:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:
(a) whether the 8rh Central Pay Commission (CPC) has been constituted by the
Government for revision of salaries and pensions of Central Government employees;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the terms of reference of the Commission and the
time fixed for submission of its report to the Government;
(c) the approximate number of Central Government employees and pensioners at the 7th
CPC level likely to be benefitted by the 8th CPC leading to consumption boost and the
economic growth across the country including Odisha;
(e) if so, the details thereof, and
(f) whether the Government has conducted any studies or held any consultation with
employee unions, pensioners and other stakeholders to assess the impact of 8th CPC
on fiscal policies and Government expenditure?
ANSWER
FINANCE MINISTER
SMT. NIRMALA SITHARA
(a): lt has been decided by the Government to constitute the 8th Central Pay
Commission (CPC).
(b): \Mll be decided in due course of time
CONSTITUTION OF 8TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION
(d) whether implementation of the recommendations of the 8th CPC is likely to increase
the financial burden on Government;

(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.
(d) & (e): The financial implication of the recommendations of the 8th Central Pay
Commission will be known, once the recommendations are made by the 8th Central Pay
Commission and accepted by the Government.

(f): lnputs on Terms of Reference (ToR) have been sought from major stakeholders
including Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel &
Training and from States. lmpact of 8th CPC can be assessed only once the
recommendations are made by 8th CPC and are accepted by the Government.