8th Pay Commission: Government Approves Terms of Reference, 8th CPC To Make Recommendations Within 18 Months
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today, October 28, approved the Terms of Reference of 8th Central Pay Commission or 8th Pay Commission. A temporary body, the 8th Pay Commission will comprise of one Chairperson; One Member (Part Time) and one Member-Secretary, said the government.
New Delhi, October 28: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today, October 28, approved the Terms of Reference of 8th Central Pay Commission or 8th Pay Commission. A temporary body, the 8th Pay Commission will comprise of one Chairperson; One Member (Part Time) and one Member-Secretary, said the government. It will make its recommendations within 18 months of the date of its constitution.
The 8th Pay Commission may consider, if necessary, sending interim reports on any of the matters as and when the recommendations are finalized. While making the recommendations, it will keep in view the followings: the economic conditions in the country and the need for fiscal prudence; the need to ensure that adequate resources are available for developmental expenditure and welfare measures; the unfunded cost of non-contributory pension schemes; the likely impact of the recommendations on the finances of the State Governments which usually adopt the recommendations with some modifications; and the prevailing emolument structure, benefits and working conditions available to employees of Central Public Sector Undertakings and private sector. 8th Pay Commission Chairman: Who Will Head 8th CPC? Who Are the Members of the New Pay Commission? As Appointment Process Starts, Here’s What We Know So Far.
Union Cabinet Approves Terms of Reference of 8th Pay Commission
Why Pay Commission Is Formed
The Central Pay Commissions are periodically constituted to go into various issues of emoluments structure, retirement benefits and other service conditions of Central Government employees and to make recommendations on the changes required thereon. Usually, the recommendations of the pay commissions are implemented after a gap of every ten years. Going by this trend, the effect of the 8th Central Pay Commission recommendations would normally be expected from January 1, 2026. 8th Pay Commission: Fitment Factor Set to Determine Salaries and Pensions for Central Government Employees and Pensioners, Know How.
The Modi government had announced formation of the 8th Pay Commission in January, 2025 to examine and recommend changes in the Salaries and other benefits of Central Government employees.
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