8th Pay Commission Update: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), which will revise the salaries of nearly 50 lakh central government employees and benefits for about 69 lakh pensioners.

Announcing the decision after the Cabinet meeting, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the ToR had been finalised following extensive consultations with various ministries, state governments, and the staff side of the Joint Consultative Machinery. The Commission is expected to submit its recommendations within 18 months from the date of its constitution.

Earlier, in January, the Cabinet had approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission to review and recommend changes to the pay structure, allowances, and pension benefits for cent

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