8th Pay Commission News
Tough task: The 8th Pay Commission must bat for public capacity but within fiscal limits
The latest pay panel has a tough task ahead of it now that its terms of reference have been set by the government. Fiscal caution is point No. 1 but India must enhance governance capacity. To get it right, the panel should put various aspects of public employment to close scrutiny.
2 min read30 Oct 20258th Pay Commission: 5 key factors that will influence your salary hike
The Union Cabinet, led by PM Modi, has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Pay Commission, which will impact salary hikes for government employees.
2 min read29 Oct 20258th pay commission update: Cabinet approves terms of reference, panel to make recommendations within 18 months
8th pay commission update: The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi on October 28 approved the Terms of Reference of 8th Central Pay Commission.
2 min read28 Oct 20258th Pay Commission to be implemented by 2028? Here’s when previous commissions were rolled out
The 8th Pay Commission, approved by the Union Cabinet, aims to revise salaries for central government employees, yet its rollout may not occur until 2028. The lengthy implementation process reflects historical timelines of prior pay commissions.
2 min read27 Sep 20258th Pay Commission and inflation: What do previous commissions reveal about salary hikes? All you need to know
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to be implemented in 2026, revising government employee salaries with a projected hike of 30-34%. Inflation, economic growth, and compensation equity will influence the new pay structure, amid ongoing discussions.
2 min read9 Sep 20257th vs 8th Pay Commission: Key salary, allowance, pension and incentive changes explained
The central government approved the 8th Pay Commission in January 2025, which is set to replace the 7th Pay Commission. Here are some key changes.
2 min read28 Aug 20258th pay commission news: What is a central govt employee's salary structure, and how does ToR impact it? Explained.
8th pay commission news update: We explain what a central government employee's salary structure is, and how the terms of reference (ToR) can impact it…
2 min read10 Aug 20258th Pay Commission: What does Terms of Reference mean, why does it matter for salaried individuals – Know here
8th Pay Commission: The Terms of Reference are essential for the commission to operate effectively, impacting salaries for around 50 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners after revisions.
1 min read9 Aug 20258th Pay Commission: What are the benefits? How much will salary increase for employees and pensioners?
The 8th Pay Commission will be replacing the 7th Pay Commission, which has been in effect since 2016. Here is everything you need to know about the 8th Pay Commission
1 min read8 Aug 20258th Pay Commission: Why is fitment factor important for your salary hike? Check here
8th Pay Commission news: The 8th Pay Commission is expected to introduce a fitment factor of 1.8, leading to a 13% salary hike for central government employees, while the current structure is based on the 7th Pay Commission.
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