The government has received two representations for the constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission, but no such proposal is currently under consideration, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
The 8th Pay Commission is due for implementation on January 1, 2026.
Latest Update On 8th Pay Commission
“Two representations have been received for constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission in June 2024. No such proposal is under consideration of the government, at present,” Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Usually, the pay commission is constituted by the Central Government every 10 years to revise the remuneration of government employees.
The 7th Pay Commission was constituted in February 2014. Its recommendations were implemented from January 1, 2016.
While the focus is gradually shifting towards the 8th Pay Commission, the 7th Pay Commission continues to influence the salaries of central government employees.
To compensate central government employees for erosion in the real value of their salaries on account of inflation, dearness allowance (DA) is paid to them and the rate of DA is revised periodically every six months based on rate of inflation.
What is a Pay Commission?
A Pay Commission is a government-appointed body in India responsible for reviewing and recommending changes to the salary structure, allowances, and other benefits of central government employees.
These commissions are typically formed every 10 years to keep up with inflation, economic growth, and changing job roles.
Current Scenario: 7th Pay Commission and Anticipation of 8th Pay Commission
The recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission were implemented in January 2016.
It brought significant changes to the salary structure, including a revised pay matrix and increased allowances.
8th Pay Commission: There has been growing anticipation for the 8th Pay Commission.
