India Forms 8th Pay Commission: Rs. 50 Lakh Govt Employees, 69 Lakh Pensioners to Benefit
24 November 2025
India's 8th Pay Commission, chaired by former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, will review salaries and pensions for 50 lakh central employees and 69 lakh pensioners, with recommendations likely effective from 1 January 2026.