The 8th Pay Commission has come under renewed scrutiny as central government employee unions intensify their push for major changes to its Terms of Reference, arguing that key provisions affecting salaries and pensions have been overlooked.

What is the Pay Commission and what is the 8th Pay Commission?

A Pay Commission is a government-appointed body that reviews and recommends changes to the salary structure, allowances and pension benefits of central government employees and pensioners. Its recommendations help decide how much employees are paid and how their pensions are revised.

The 8th Pay Commission (8th CPC) is the latest panel set up to review pay and pension structures for nearly 50 lakh central government employees and around 69 lakh pensioners. Approved by the Union Cabinet

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