8th Pay Commission for central government employees approved by Cabinet
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday that the prime minister has approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission for central government employees.
The decision was shared by the minister during a press briefing to announce cabinet decisions in Delhi.
The minister highlighted that since India’s independence in 1947, there have been seven pay commissions formed to revise the salaries and benefits of central government employees.
He said “For your awareness, our Prime Minister has approved the establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission for all central government employees”.
He also emphasized the commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to maintain a regular schedule for the establishment of pay commissions. The last such commission, the 7th Central Pay Commission, was initiated in 2016 and is set to complete its term in 2026