Hey everyone, I’ve been hearing a lot of talk about the upcoming 8th Pay Commission and the potential for a significant salary increase for central government employees, possibly between 10-30%. I’m really interested in understanding how this process works. What is the 8th Pay Commission, and how does it set the salary structure for government employees? Does it only impact basic pay, or are allowances and pensions adjusted as well? Also, how frequently are these commissions established, and what factors determine the percentage of the salary increase?
Furthermore, I’d like to know when we can expect these changes to take effect. Are there any official announcements or timelines regarding the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission recommendations? For those who have gone through previous pay commissions, how long does it typically take for the updated salaries to show up in employees’ accounts? Any insights or trustworthy sources about the details of the 10-30% salary hike would be greatly appreciated!
The Union Budget for 2025 will be Presented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025, at 11 am. Before this, she presented six annual and two interim budgets. The Cabinet in January had approved the Implementation of the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of nearly 50 lakh central government employees.
Pay commissions are set up by the government to address various issues which are faced by government employees related to their pay and pensions taking into consideration the rising cost of living. The pay commissions also have a broader impact on the economy and consumer sentiment. In total, there have been 7 pay commissions which have been constituted the last one was the seventh pay commission which was implemented in the year 2016. By implementing the 8th Pay Commission, the Central Government employees may get a 10-30% salary hike, as per the media reports.
Union Budget 2025 - 8th Pay Commission
As reports suggest, the Central Government 8th Pay Commission will likely come into force on January 1, 2026. The 8th Pay Commission will significantly increase the salaries of the Central government employees along with the Dearness Allowance (DA). The Government will also soon appoint a chairman and 2 members to the panel to recommend changes in the pay structure of central government employees.
The Fitment factor is very important in determining the extent of financial benefits it is a multiplier used to calculate revised salaries and pensions for the employees. Now let’s look at the Possible Slabs for the Central Govt Employees;
Level
Included Section (People)
Earlier Slab Basic Pay
Expected Slab
1
Peon, Attendants, and Support Staff
Rs 18,00
Rs 51,480
2
Lower Division Clerks
Rs 19,900
Rs 56,914
3
Constables and skilled staff in the police or public services
Rs 21,700
Rs 62,062
4
Stenographers Grade D and Junior Clerks
Rs 25,500
Rs 72,930
5
Senior Clerks and Higher level technical staff
Rs 29,200
Rs 83,512
6
Inspectors and sub-inspectors
Rs 35,400
Rs 1,01,244
7
Superintendents, Section officers, and Assistant engineers
Rs 44,900
Rs 1,28,414
8
Senior officers and Assistant audit officers
Rs 47,600
Rs 1,36,136
9
Deputy Superintendents of Police and Account officers
Rs 53,100
Rs 1,51,866
10
Group A officers like entry-level officers in the civil services
Rs 56,1000
Rs 1,60,446
Central Govt Employees May Get 10-30% Salary Hike
The Central Pay Commission is usually set up once every 10 years to evaluate and suggest modifications to pay scales, allowances, and benefits for central government employees considering various economic indicators like inflation. The main objective of the 8th Pay Commission is to evaluate government employee salaries and pensions based on the current economic situation and inflation rate. So, the 8th Pay Commission is a significant step towards increasing the salaries, allowances, and gratuities of government employees and pensioners. It is also decided that the 8th Pay Commission 2025 recommendations are received well before the completion of the term of the seventh pay panel.