8th Central Pay Commission Invites Representations from Stakeholders

• The 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) is a temporary expert body constituted by the Union Government to recommend revisions in pay, allowances, pensions and service conditions of Central Government employees.
• Its recommendations are expected to take effect from 01.01.2026, replacing the pay matrix flowing from the 7th CPC.
• Examinable because pay commissions affect fiscal deficit, state finances, inflation, consumption demand and recur as a standard GS-II/III governance + economy theme.