New Delhi: Breaking the prolonged silence, the Union Government has officially notified the constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Breaking news confirms that Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (Retd) has been appointed as the Chairperson. This landmark move sets the 18-month countdown for the most awaited salary and pension revision in a decade.
🔥 BREAKING UPDATE: The formation of the panel is the first legal step towards your new salary structure. The committee has been tasked to review the Fitment Factor and the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) demands.
F.No. 1/1/2026-E.III(A) – Department of Expenditure
Status: Panel Leadership Finalized
1. The 8th Pay Commission Panel Members
The Ministry of Finance has selected a balanced team of judicial and administrative experts to draft the new pay matrix:
| Position | Appointed Official | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai | Retired Supreme Court Judge |
| Member Secretary | Pankaj Jain, IAS | 1990 Batch, Finance Expert |
| Part-time Member | Prof. Pulak Ghosh | IIM Bangalore (Data Analytics) |
2. Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Committee
The committee is not just looking at salaries. Their mandate includes:
- Pay Matrix Revision: Bridging the gap between Level-1 and Level-18.
- Fitment Factor: Deciding between the 3.68x Demand and 2.57x Reality.
- UPS vs OPS: Analyzing the long-term feasibility of the Unified Pension Scheme versus the Old Pension Scheme.
3. Expected Timeline for Implementation
As per the DoE Order dated January 06, 2026, the committee has been granted 18 months to submit its report. If the report is submitted by mid-2027, the implementation will likely be retrospective from January 1, 2026, ensuring a massive Arrears payout for all staff.
Note: While waiting for the commission’s report, check your current entitlements for LTC Block Year 2026-29 which has already started.
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