The 8th Pay Commission is a much-anticipated body expected to be constituted by the Indian government to revise salaries, allowances, and pensions for central...
It is a government-appointed body in India responsible for reviewing and recommending revisions to the pay, allowances, and pension structures of central government employees and pensioners.
While no official announcement has been made, Pay Commissions are typically formed roughly every ten years. With the 7th Pay Commission implemented in 2016, the 8th is anticipated around 2024-2026.
Key objectives generally include ensuring fair compensation, maintaining parity with market rates, simplifying pay structures, rationalizing allowances, and addressing anomalies from previous commissions.
The recommendations of the central Pay Commission directly apply to central government employees. However, many state governments often adopt or adapt these recommendations for their own employees.