| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Establishment | First Pay Commission established in 1946. |
| Chairperson | First Pay Commission chaired by S. Varadachariar. |
| Main Role | Reviews and suggests changes in salary and allowances of central government employees, including civilian and defence staff. |
| 8th Pay Commission | Approved by the Government of India in October 2025. |
| Headquarters | Pay Commission headquartered in New Delhi. |
| Report Submission | Each commission must submit its report within 18 months. |
| Official Composition | The official composition of the 8th CPC was announced on 28 October 2025. |
| Effective Date | Expected effective date for the 8th CPC recommendations is January 2026. |
| Pay Bands | Introduced by the 6th Pay Commission. |
| First Report | The First Pay Commission report was submitted in May 1947. |
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