The Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission for revising salaries of crores of Central government employees, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday, January 16. The implementation of the 8th Pay Commission is expected to result in a salary hike for Central government employees along with the Dearness Allowance (DA).
When set up, the 8th Pay Commission will also revise the pensions and allowances of Central government retirees.
The announcement of 8th Pay Commission being approved by the Union Cabinet has come days ahead of the Budget 2025 announcements. While Ashwini Vaishnaw has confirmed that the Cabinet has approved 8th Pay Commission for the Central government employees, the exact date for its setup has not been announced yet.
The Union minister has, however, announced that commission will likely be formed by 2026. According to the reports, the 8th Pay Commission will come into force on January 1, 2026.
To oversee the rollout of the 8th Pay Commission, the chairman and two members will be appointed soon, Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
The decision to set up the 8th Pay Commission was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in the announcement.
He said, “For your awareness, our Prime Minister has approved the establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission for all Central government employees.”
The 7th Pay Commission was set up in 2016, and its term will end in December 31, 2025. Ahead of the end of term for the 7th Pay Commission, a decision has been taken to set up 8th Pay Commission to revise the salaries of the Central government employees.
What is a pay commission? The pay commission plays a crucial role in determining salary structures, allowances, and other benefits for government employees, and its recommendations significantly impact millions of workers and pensioners across the country.
