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8th Pay Commission Terms of Reference: Good news! Continued progress in setting up 8th CPC: Positive developments are underway regarding the establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission. Following the Union Cabinet’s approval to form the 8th CPC for Central Government Employees and Pensioners, significant advancements are anticipated in 2026. This news is particularly encouraging for all categories of central government employees. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the central government’s nodal department, has initiated the process of forming the panel committee for the 8th Pay Commission, with the finalization of the Terms of Reference being the initial step.

DoPT Notification on 8th Pay Commission on 23.1.2025

The DOPT, in its correspondence dated January 23, 2025, has indicated that the Staff Side JCM will provide recommendations to finalize the ‘Terms of Reference’ for the panel committee of the 8th Pay Commission. The details of the letter are presented below.

No. 6/1/2025-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
23rd January, 2025

Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra
Secretary, Staff Side,
National Council (JCM),
13-C, Ferozeshah Road,
New Delhi-110001.

Sir.

As you are aware, it has been decided to set up the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The Terms of Reference (ToRs) of the 8th CPC are now to be finalized. It is therefore requested that suggestions of the Staff Side in this regard may please be sent to the undersigned at the earliest.

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Yours faithfully.
(Parveen Jargar)

Staff Side JCM is Key Role on 8th CPC Development!

The central government has made considerable progress in establishing the 8th Central Pay Commission, which aims to revise the salaries, pensions, and allowances for central government employees, public sector workers, as well as Armed Forces personnel and veterans. Numerous employees, staff unions, and associations are involved as stakeholders, with the Joint Consultation Machinery (JCM) for the Staff Side playing a crucial role in this process. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has initially reached out to them to provide suggestions regarding the formulation of the ‘Terms of Reference.’

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What is Terms of Refence for Pay Commission?

The Terms of Reference for the Pay Commission refers to a resolution enacted by the Ministry of Finance, which establishes a commission comprising a chairman, two members, and one secretary. This panel is tasked with reviewing and providing recommendations regarding salaries, pensions, allowances, and other benefits, with the aim of rationalizing and simplifying these aspects.

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