Fri Jan 17 14:09:30 UTC 2025: **Government Announces Formation of 8th Pay Commission for Central Employees**
New Delhi, [Date] – The Indian government has announced the formation of the 8th Pay Commission for central government employees, delivering a significant pre-budget boost to their salaries and pensions. The decision, announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comes as the dearness allowance (DA) for employees and pensioners has reached 53%.
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to submit its report by 2026. Based on previous commission timelines, this aligns with the typical 10-year cycle. The 7th Pay Commission, implemented in 2016, is set to expire in December 2025.
Reports suggest the new commission may increase the fitment factor from 2.57 to 2.86. This could significantly raise minimum salaries. If implemented, the minimum salary for central government employees could jump from ₹18,000 to ₹51,480. Similarly, the minimum pension could increase from ₹9,000 to ₹25,740.
The 7th Pay Commission increased the fitment factor from 1.86 to 2.57, resulting in a substantial salary hike. The 8th Pay Commission is anticipated to provide even greater benefits to central employees.
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