The Central government will set up a committee to implement the 8th Pay Commission for government workers and pensioners, which could benefit millions of people. The recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission, which were put into effect by the government led by Narendra Modi in January 2016, will end on December 31, 2025.
As per the given timeline, the 8th Pay Commission is set to be implemented on January 1, 2026. Like previous commissions, this is anticipated to result in salary adjustments, which will include changes to Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners.
Employees and pensioners of the central government have been eagerly waiting for the formation of the commission to enable the adjustment of their basic pay, allowances, pensions, and additional benefits.
More than 50 lakh employees of the central government will gain from revisions in their basic pay, allowances, pension, and additional benefits.
Around 65 lakh pension recipients, including individuals from the defense sector, will observe a rise in their pensions. Additionally, approximately 4 lakh workers in Delhi, comprising individuals from the defense and Delhi government sectors, will gain from this initiative.
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In the announcement, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the commission is anticipated to be formed by 2026.
Workers, retirees, and labor unions have been anxiously anticipating the Central government’s announcement regarding the 8th Pay Commission. They have been optimistic about major announcements to be disclosed in the forthcoming Union Budget presentation next week.
Government workers at both central and state levels have been eagerly anticipating the formation of the 8th pay commission. Recent reports suggest that the fitment factor may be raised from 2.57 to 2.86, which would significantly affect employees’ basic wages.
