Cabinet Approves Terms of Reference for 8th Pay Commission for Central Government Employees
Cabinet Approves Terms of Reference for 8th Central Pay Commission
Government of India – October 2025
Issued by: Government of India
Date of Approval: 28 October 2025
Subject: Cabinet Approval of Terms of Reference for 8th Central Pay Commission
📖 Key Highlights- Commission Composition: One Chairperson, One Part-Time Member, and One Member-Secretary.
- Tenure: Recommendations to be submitted within 18 months from constitution date.
- Scope: Review pay, allowances, pensions of central government employees and pensioners.
- Fiscal Considerations: Must account for economic conditions, fiscal prudence, and impact on state finances.
- Interim Reports: May be submitted as needed during the review period.
The 8th CPC will play a crucial role in shaping future compensation structures for lakhs of employees and retirees.