List of Pay Commissions in India: Check Implement Year, Key Members and Other Details

The Central Pay Commission of India has consistently framed the salary and allowances structure for government employees. Each Commission, from the first to the eighth, has addressed issues of economic change aimed at improving equity and financial well-being. The Eighth National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which will be implemented in 2026, promises major adjustments to wages and allowances.

The Central Pay Commission of India plays a vital role in deciding the pay structure and allowances of government employees. Each committee has brought about dramatic changes in response to the changing economic climate and employee benefits. Below is a detailed overview of the major remuneration committees in India including their year of implementation, key members and other relevant details.

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Central Remuneration Committee Overview

• 1st Central Pay Commission (1st CPC)

• Year of establishment: 1956
• Year of implementation: January 1, 1957
• Chairman: Raghubir Singh

The first session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China focused on the salary structure of central agency staff and proposed simplifying salary standards.

• 2nd Central Pay Commission (2nd CPC)

• Year of establishment: 1970
• Year of implementation: January 1, 1973
• Chairman: RS Ghosh

The second CPC discussed issues related to the pay gap and recommended modifications to the pay structure.

• 3rd Central Pay Commission (3rd CPC)

• Year of establishment: 1979
• Year of implementation: January 1, 1986
• Chairman: JMM Sinha

The third Chinese Communist Party proposed a more systematic wage standard and allowance method.

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• The 4th Central Compensation Commission (4th CPC)

• Year of establishment: 1986
• Year of implementation: January 1, 1986
• Chairman: RS Ghosh

Four times, the CCP has proposed major adjustments to the salary structure and allowances of government workers.

• 5th Central Pay Commission (5th CPC)

• Year of establishment: April 1994
• Year of implementation: January 1, 1996
• Chairman: Justice S. Ratnavel Pandian

The Fifth National Congress of the Communist Party of China reduced the number of wage grades from 51 to 34 and significantly raised the minimum wage.

• The 6th Central Compensation Commission (6th CPC)

• Year of establishment: July 2006
• Implementation year: January 1, 2006
• Chairman: Justice BN Srikrishna

The 6th CPC introduced new pay structure including running pay scale and grade pay, increasing the minimum basic pay to Rs. 7,000.

• The 7th Central Compensation Commission (7th CPC)

• Year of establishment: February 2014
• Implementation year: January 1, 2016
• Chairman: AK Mathur

The 7th CCP increased the minimum wage to Rs. 18,000 with substantial revision of allowances in line with inflation.

8. 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC)

• Year of formation: January 2025 (approved)
• Expected implementation year: Likely January 2026
• Key members: To be appointed; specific members have not yet been announced.

The 8th CPC was approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 16, 2025.

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Salary and Commission Comparison Table

The table below summarizes the main details of the main remuneration commissions:

serial number	Pay commission	year of formation	Year of implementation	President	Main highlights
1	The first Communist Party of China	1956	See more : Optical Illusion Brain Test: If you have Sharp Eyes Find the number 075 among 073 in 12 Seconds? January 1, 1957	Raghubir Singh	Simplified compensation structure
2	The second Communist Party of China	1970	January 1, 1973	RS Ghosh	Revised salary structure
3	The third session of the Communist Party of China	1979	January 1, 1986	JMM Sinha	Systematic payment method
4	The 4th Communist Party of China	1986	January 1, 1986	RS Ghosh	Major changes to allowances
5	The fifth Communist Party of China	See more : Optical Illusion To Test Your Eyes! Find The Ant Among These Leaves Within 20 Seconds If You Have Hawkeyes April 1994	January 1, 1996	Justice S. Ratnaveer Pandian	Salary level reduced from level 51 to level 34
6	The 6th Communist Party of China	July 2006	January 1, 2006	Justice BN Srikrishna	Introducing new prevailing pay scales
7	The 7th Communist Party of China	February 2014	January 1, 2016	AK Mathur	Minimum wage increased to Rs 18,000
8	The Eighth Congress of the Communist Party of China	January 2025	Estimated January 2026	To be appointed	Approved for establishment; expected renovation coefficient is approximately 3.68

The evolution of the Central Pay Commission is a testament to India’s commitment to adapting the pay framework for government employees in response to changing economic and social needs. The recommendations of successive committees have been based on ensuring fair remuneration for the services of government employees while addressing issues of equity and efficiency in the public sector workforce.

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