Terms of Reference for the 8th Central Pay Commission
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What happened
- The Cabinet approved the ToR of the 8th Central Pay Commission: a temporary body with a Chairperson, one part-time Member and a Member-Secretary, to report within 18 months [PIB].
- It must keep in view fiscal prudence, resources for development, the unfunded cost of non-contributory pensions and the impact on state finances [PIB].
Background
- States usually adopt the recommendations with some changes [PIB].
Why it matters
- Pay revisions raise revenue spending for years; the ToR openly flags the pension burden.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-10-28): the Cabinet approved the ToR of the 8th Central Pay Commission: a temporary body with a Chairperson, one part-time Member and a Member-Secretary, to report within 18 months.
- Pay revisions raise revenue spending for years; the ToR openly flags the pension burden.
Quotable data pointThe Cabinet approved the ToR of the 8th Central Pay Commission: a temporary body with a Chairperson, one part-time Member and a Member-Secretary, to report within 18 months.
PIB: Cabinet: ToR of 8th CPC, 28 Oct 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: CPC.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Time to report
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
8th CPC is a
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
ToR factor
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Cabinet: ToR of 8th CPC, 28 Oct 2025
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