8th Pay Commission: Government Announces Establishment of 8th Pay Commission for Central Government Employees and Pensioners

There is good news for the employees, the wait for which is now over. All the employees are waiting for the 8th pay commission and are demanding the implementation of the 8th pay commission from the government.

Notably, the pay commissions are set up once every 10 years to recommend changes to the pay structure of Central Government employees and pensioners.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission for central government employees. The decision was made during a Union Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister. The Seventh Pay Commission will end in 2026. Vaishnaw confirmed that the Prime Minister has approved the 8th Pay Commission for all central government employees.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw explained that starting the 8th Pay Commission process in 2025 will give enough time to review its recommendations before the 7th Pay Commission ends in 2026. He added that, as part of the Prime Minister’s commitment to set up pay commissions regularly, the 7th Pay Commission began in 2016 and will conclude in 2026. Setting up the 8th Pay Commission early will allow enough time to carefully review and finalize the recommendations, ensuring the government can implement the changes effectively before the current commission’s term ends.

The 7th Pay Commission was established in 2016 and will end in 2026. Vaishnaw also mentioned that the chairman and two members of the 8th Pay Commission will be appointed soon.

The government established the 7th Pay Commission in 2014, and its recommendations started being implemented in January 2016. Pay commissions are usually set up every 10 years to advise the government on changes to the pay structure and scale for its employees.

Since 1947, seven Pay Commissions have been set up, with the most recent one implemented in 2016. The Pay Commission plays a key role in deciding salary structures, allowances, and other benefits for government employees. Its recommendations have a major impact on millions of workers and pensioners across the country.

Around 50 lakh central government employees, including defence personnel, will benefit from this. Additionally, about 65 lakh pensioners, including those from the defence sector, will see an increase in their pensions, according to sources. The 7th Pay