DA news, Oct. 17 -- The 8th central pay commission (8th CPC) is in its consultation stage and is holding meetings with employee representative groups, unions and stakeholders before making official recommendations on pay hikes, allowances and salary structure.

Constituted every 10 years, the panel is expected to make significant decisions impacting salaries of central government employees and pensioners, including railways and defence staff and retirees by May 2027. Over 1 crore individuals, including about 50 lakh central government employees and some 65-lakh retired central government pensioners are set to get the benefits.

Among the key salary components under discussions include Dearness Allowance (DA), Dearness Relief (DR) and Hous...