Fri Jan 17 11:39:33 UTC 2025: ## Modi Government Approves 8th Pay Commission, Boosting Salaries for Central Employees

**New Delhi, January 17, 2025** – The Modi government has approved the establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission, sparking excitement among millions of central government employees and pensioners. The commission, expected to submit its recommendations by 2026, will review salaries and pensions, leading to significant increases across all levels, from peons to IAS officers. The new pay scales will be implemented in 2026.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision following a cabinet meeting, stating that the commission’s chairman and members will be appointed shortly. The commission will conduct research and provide a report to the government, which will then finalize the revised salaries and pensions.

Projected salary increases vary significantly depending on the employee’s level:

* **Level 1 (Peons, Sweepers):** A potential increase from ₹18,000 to ₹21,300.
* **Level 2:** A potential increase from ₹19,900 to ₹23,880.
* **Level 3 & 4:** Increases ranging from ₹21,700 to ₹26,040 and ₹25,500 to ₹30,600 respectively.
* **Level 5:** A potential increase from ₹29,200 to ₹35,040.
* **Levels 6-18:** Significant increases across all levels, with the highest-ranked officers (Levels 15-18, including IAS officers and secretaries) seeing substantial boosts to their salaries (details provided in the original article).

The increases won’t be limited to basic salaries; they will also include dearness allowance (DA) and other allowances, leading to a substantial overall increase in total compensation. The 8th Pay Commission is expected to benefit approximately 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners. However, the substantial financial implications for the government are expected to significantly impact the national budget, similar to the ₹1 lakh crore annual burden incurred during the 7th Pay Commission.

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