Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Today (Jan 16) announced that PM Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet has approved the formation of 8th Central Pay Commission for revising salaries of all Central Government employees. He stated that the term of the 7th Pay Commission will conclude in 2026, after which the 8th Pay Commission will come into effect.
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NEW DELHI: The Indian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the formation of the 8th Pay Commission for government employees. This decision was announced on Thursday and comes as the term of the 7th Pay Commission will end in 2026. After that, the new commission will begin its work.
This decision is a significant development for more than one crore central government employees and pensioners who have been eagerly waiting for this news.
They are hopeful that the formation of the 8th Pay Commission will bring revisions in their basic pay, allowances, pensions, and other benefits.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared that the commission is expected to be established by 2026. He explained,
“As the 7th Pay Commission’s term concludes in 2026, initiating the process in 2025 ensures sufficient time to receive and review recommendations before its completion.”
The minister also highlighted that the government has already implemented the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission. Details about the 8th Pay Commission, such as its members and specific responsibilities, will be shared by the government at a later time.
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The 7th Pay Commission brought many important changes to the salary structure, allowances, and pensions of central government employees. It helped in maintaining fairness in pay across different levels and benefited both current employees and retired pensioners.
The 7th Pay Commission was set up in 2014, and its recommendations were implemented from January 2016. Typically, Pay Commissions are established every 10 years to review and suggest changes in the pay structure and scale for government employees.
Following this tradition, the 8th Pay Commission is likely to come into effect on January 1, 2026. Like its predecessors, this commission is expected to revise salaries and make adjustments to Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners.
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Since India’s independence in 1947, seven Pay Commissions have been formed, with the most recent one being implemented in 2016.
The announcement of the 8th Pay Commission marks another step in ensuring fair compensation for government employees and pensioners, as the nation looks forward to its recommendations.
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