8th Pay Commission for Central Government Employees approved by Cabinet
8th Pay Commission: The Union Cabinet approved to set up 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of central government employees and allowances of pensioners.
The decision to set up the 8th Pay Commission was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
The minister informed that the chairman and two members of the Commission will be appointed soon.
Consultations will also be held with central and state governments and other stakeholders, the minister added.
A pay commission is constituted by the central government once every decade to revise the salary structure of its employees. In addition to revising the salary structure, each pay commission has a term of reference (ToR), which broadly defines its focus. Pay commissions also decide pension payments.
There are over 49 lakh central government employees and nearly 65 lakh pensioners. The 7th Pay Commission was set up in 2016, and its term will end in 2026.
