8th Pay Commission: Top GK Questions on Pay Commission of India

The Pay Commission is a committee formed by the Government of India every ten years to review and suggest changes in the salary and allowances of central government employees, including civilian and defence staff. Established in 1946, seven commissions have been set up so far to ensure fair pay structures. Headquartered in New Delhi, each commission submits its report within 18 months. In January 2025, the government approved the formation of the Eighth Pay Commission.

GK Quiz on 8th Pay Commission

The 8th Pay Commission is one of the most discussed topics among government employees and exam aspirants. This GK quiz helps you test your knowledge about its formation, members, and key updates.

Q1. When was the first Pay Commission established?
a) 1947
b) 1946
c) 1950
d) 1952

S1. Ans. (b)

Q2. Who chaired the first Pay Commission?
a) S. Varadachariar
b) B. N. Sarkar
c) R. Prasad
d) D. S. Kothari

S2. Ans. (a)

Q3. What is the main role of the Pay Commission?
a) Review defence strategy
b) Review salary structure
c) Review agriculture policy
d) Review education policy

S3. Ans. (b)

Q4. When was the 8th Pay Commission approved?
a) January 2024
b) January 2025
c) October 2025
d) July 2025

S4. Ans. (c)

Q5. Where is the Pay Commission headquartered?
a) Mumbai
b) Chennai
c) Kolkata
d) New Delhi

S5. Ans. (d)

Q6. Within how many months must the Commission submit its report?
a) 12 months
b) 18 months
c) 24 months
d) 30 months

S6. Ans. (b)

Q7. When was the official composition of the 8th CPC announced?
a) 16 January 2025
b) 28 October 2025
c) 21 July 2025
d) 15 August 2025

S7. Ans. (b)

Q8. What is the expected effective date for the 8th CPC recommendations?
a) January 2025
b) July 2025
c) January 2026
d) April 2026

S8. Ans. (c)

Q9. Which Pay Commission introduced the concept of Pay Bands and Grade Pay?
a) 5th
b) 6th
c) 7th
d) 4th

S9. Ans. (b)

Q10. When was the First Pay Commission report submitted?
a) April 1947
b) May 1947
c) June 1947
d) July 1947

S10. Ans. (b)