8th Pay Commission, Oct. 29 -- In a major relief for government employees, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Pay Commission. The Cabinet confirmed the approval in an official release on Tuesday, 28 October.

The government highlighted key factors that will guide the commission's recommendations and likely determine the extent of the final salary hike for government employees.

The Union Cabinet's approval of the ToR follows nearly ten months after Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's initial announcement. He had confirmed the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission in January 2025 to officially review and recommend changes to the salaries and other benefits of central ...