8th Central Pay Commission: Is government forming separate pay revision committee for CPSE staff? Here is what Minister says

The government has clarified its stance on the demand for a separate pay revision mechanism for employees of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).

In a reply to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha, Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of State, Ministry of Finance, says there is no proposal under consideration for setting up a separate and institutional Pay Revision Committee (PRC) for non-executive employees and officers below board-level working in CPSEs.

The question was asked by member of Parliament, Laxmikant Pappu Nishad, who asked it in context to the salary revision of 8 lakh CPSE employees with effect from the year 2027.

Niashad was asking whether the government would form any separate committee for such CPSE employees similar to the 8th Pay Commission.

Nishad also asked whether the government acknowledges that the pay/wage revision process, formula for bonus/PRP, percentage of allowances and perks, and the pattern of profit sharing for officers and staff in CPSUs to revise their salaries vary significantly, and are inconsistent from CPSU to CPSU, thereby violating the principle of equal pay for equal work.

Nishad also asked what are the steps being taken by the government to standardise the said process and make the same more equitable.

Chaudhary replied variations in pay, allowances and incentives across CPSEs reflect differences in financial capacity and performance.

Chaudhary further says the government issues periodic uniform guidelines to ensure transparency, affordability and broad parity, while preserving the functional autonomy of CPSEs.

What is the 8th Pay Commission?

The government has set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise payouts and allowances of more than 1 crore central government employees and pensioners. The 8th CPC has got its office in New Delhi and has started working.

When will the 8th Pay Commission submit its report?

The 8th Pay Commission was notified in November 2025. At that time, it was given an 18-month timeframe to submit its recommendations regarding payout and allowance revisions.

8th Pay Commission questionnaire

The 8th CPC has started communicating with stakeholders such as employees, pensioners and experts to take their feedback on a set of 18 questions. The pay commission has posted these questions on its website and has asked for online submission to their answers.

Many leading employee and pensioner bodies have also been meeting to finalise their draft of recommendations they will send to the 8th Pay Commission chairperson.

8th Pay Commission implementation date

The government is yet to announce the 8th pay Commission implementation date. But once it prepares a report, experts suggest, the government may take 3-6 more months to submit its report.

8th Pay Commission arrears

Even though there is no announcement about the implementation date of the 8th Pay Commission, experts assume employees and pensioners will get arrears from January 1, 2026.