New Delhi : The Finance Ministry has revealed fresh details on the scale of beneficiaries who will come under the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC). According to official data shared in Parliament, the next pay revision cycle will impact 50.14 lakh serving central government employees and about 69 lakh pensioners, taking the total beneficiary pool to nearly 1.2 crore individuals.

The update was provided by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in response to questions on the Commission’s progress, timeline, and financial implications. Several MPs sought clarity on whether the Terms of Reference (ToR) have been finalised, when the new pay structure might be implemented, and if funds will be earmarked for the 2026–27 Union Budget.

The government confirmed that the 8th Pay Comm

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