7th CPC News

Here's a recap of salary Jawans & JCOs (Level 8 and below) and Officers (Level 9 and above) get as part of Siachen Allowance under the 7th Pay Commission.  

The 8th Pay Commission is scheduled to be implemented on 1 January 2026. However the formation of the pay panel has fuelled speculations on whether 

The 7th Pay Commission had recommended for some allowances based on geographical location coined under Tough Location Allowance. Here's a recap of it.

The 7th CPC had submitted its recommendations to the Central Government to abolish interest free advances while some intrest Bearing Advances were retained. Here are the details of the advances

In the aftermath of the successful execution of 'Operation Sindoor' and the recently announced understanding reached between India and Pakistan, here's looking at how much money Jawans & JCOs (Level 8 and below) and Officers (Level 9 and above) get as part of Siachen Allowance under the 7th Pay Commission

Salary of central government employees saw a stellar hike consequently in the previous pay commissions. Here's decoding how salary of central govt employees jumped exponentially between 7th Pay Commission Vs 6th Pay Vs 5th Pay.

From number of posts, to basic pay level and more --here are the basic details of the 8th Central Pay Commission vacancy on deputation basis.  

The terms of reference (ToR) of the 8th Pay Commission is expected to be finalised soon amidst expectations that the Pay Panel in all likelihood be formed within next 2 or 3 weeks i.e the second and third week of May.

Here are the highlights of cabinet approval on 7th Pay Commission Allowances

Will the 8th Pay Commission, similar to other past pay commissions make recommendation regarding the existing CGHS with a new healthcare scheme for central government employees? Check what was recommended by the previous Pay Commissions. 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her response to the Rajya Sabha's discussion on the Finance Bill, 2025, and the Appropriation (No 3) Bill, 2025, last month made it clear that the recent changes to pension rules merely serve to validate current policies and do not change benefits for civil or defense pensioners.

In February this year, Expenditure Secretary Manoj Govil, had in an interview to a news outlet, had shared updates on formation of the 8th Pay Panel and also the expected economic ramifications. 

Here is an expansive view on the HRA recommended for employees in Levels 1 to 3 in the pay matrix under 7th Pay Commission that might give a hint on the expected HRA hike under 8th Pay Commission.

Questions regarding the Constitution Of 8th Central Pay Commission was asked by BJP MP Kangna Ranaut and TMC MP Sajda Ahmed in Lok Sabha last week.

While all eyes will be glued to the quantum of HRA under 8th Pay Commission, here's a sneak-peek into the recommendations of Central Govt Employees' Maximum HRA In X, Y, Z Cities made by 7th Pay Commission.

8th Central Pay Commission: Other than pay revision, allowances, pension benifits, a major discussion is going around the promotion of central government employees during their service period. If government agrees to the proposal, 

8th Pay Commission : Based on a predicted fitting factor of 2.86, the following is the outline of expected salary hikes of Level 1 to 10 govt employees.

How much pension is expected to increase under 8th Pay Commission? Check the minimum and maximum hikes recommended by 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Pay Commissions, that gives a rough hint.

8th Pay Commission Pay Hike Expectations: From 1st Pay Commission to 7th Pay Commission, Check Minimum And Maximum Salary Recommended By 7 Previous Pay Commissions

From HRA To Pension Allowance, Check How Much Was Approved By Cabinet Under 7th Pay Commission, that might contain hints on allowances for 8th Pay Commission.