The 8th Pay Commission Update: Salary Increase for Central Employees and Pensioners

 

Central government employees and pensioners are set to receive good news as the government plans to increase the dearness allowance and make a significant boost to their basic salary. The government has been addressing long-standing demands and recommendations from various Central Pay Commissions to improve the pay structure of central employees in India.

For years, over 50 lakh central employees have been seeking an increase in their basic salary. However, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not address this issue in the recent financial budget. According to reports from the Finance Ministry, the government is preparing to increase the basic salary, with the new salary expected to be credited to employees’ accounts by Diwali.

How much will the salary of central employees increase?

The government plans to raise the minimum basic salary by around Rs 8,000, bringing it to at least Rs 26,000. The increase could range between 20% and 35%, potentially raising the level 1 salary to approximately Rs 34,560. While no official announcement has been made, reports suggest that this increase may be implemented soon.

New Pay Commission Implementation

India has had seven pay commissions so far, with the first formed in 1946 and the most recent, the 7th Pay Commission, established in 2014. Discussions around the formation of the 8th Pay Commission have now started. The 8th Pay Commission is expected to benefit over 1 crore 12 lakh employees and pensioners across the country.

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