Pay Commissions at a Glance
Pay Commissions at a Glance (1st to 8th CPC) A chronological overview with pay progression of an LDC / Junior Clerk as a reference India’s Central Pay Commissions (CPCs) have periodically restructured salaries, allowances, pension systems, and career progression for Central Government employees. Below is a structured, chronological, and comprehensive presentation from the 1st Pay Commission (1946) to the 8th Pay Commission (2025 onward), using the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Clerk as a consistent reference point to understand salary evolution. 1. First Central Pay Commission (1946–1947) Chairman: Srinivasa Varadachariar Implemented: 1947 Context Post-independence administrative consolidation required uniformity in pay structures. Key Features First standardized pay structure for the Central Government. Introduced the concept of minimum wage. Standardization across departments. Fitment Method D...