Centre approves 8th Pay Commission formation for govt staff
Updated: Jan 16th, 2025
In good news for central government employees, the government approved long-awaited 8th Pay Commission recommendations on Thursday. The central government approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday, "The prime minister has approved the setup of the 8th Central Pay Commission for all employees of the Central government. "
"Since 1947, seven Pay Commissions have been constituted, with the last one implemented in 2016. 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," he added.
Notably, dearness allowance was increased by 50% to 53% with effect from July 01, 2024. A Pay Commission is generally constituted every ten years to revise the salaries of central employees.
The 7th Pay Commission, constituted by former prime minister Manmohan Singh in 2014, submitted its report in 2015, with recommendations implemented by Mthe odi government in 2016, as per reports.
The 7th Pay Commission was constituted against the background of the protracted public protest by ex-servicemen, including senior officers, that started following the 6th CPC in 2008.
2016's commission equated to a 2.57% increase in the basic pay of central government employees and pensioners.
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