Big news for crores of government workers.In January, the wait for central employees came to an end when the Narendra Modi government greenlit the creation of the 8th Pay Commission. While details about this new commission are still under wraps, it has certainly raised hopes among central employees. Many are optimistic that once the Pay Commission’s recommendations are put into action, their salaries could potentially more than double.
Additionally, there might be a decision regarding the dearness allowance soon. However, it remains uncertain what the Pay Commission will suggest about this allowance.
Currently, central employees receive a dearness allowance (DA) of 53 percent. Before the 8th Pay Commission takes effect, they are expected to receive two more increments in the dearness allowance. If there’s an increase of 4-3 percent on two occasions, the allowance could rise to 60 percent. This means that when the new Pay Commission’s recommendations are rolled out, the dearness allowance might hit that 60 percent mark.
Stay tuned for updates
The announcement regarding the chairman and members of the 8th Pay Commission, along with the key points for consideration, will be made soon. Just a reminder, the Seventh Pay Commission was set up in 2016, and the recommendations from the 8th Commission are expected to be implemented after the Seventh Pay Commission wraps up in 2026. The Prime Minister has proactively decided to establish a new Pay Commission ahead of time.
The upcoming Pay Commission is set to evaluate the pay scales and allowances for Central employees, and its recommendations are expected to positively impact around 5 million Central employees.