The Central Government gave the green signal for the 8th Pay Commission’s formation in January this year. This commission will draft a report to revise the salaries and pensions of central employees before presenting it to the government. As of now, the members of the commission have not been announced.
Media sources suggest that the government might reveal the names of the chairman and two other members of the three-person panel in April. Following that, the fitment factor for employee salaries will be determined.
When does the 7th Pay Commission conclude?
With the ongoing delays in naming the panel members, many central government employees are left wondering if the 8th Pay Commission will be implemented by January 2026. The 7th Pay Commission was put into effect on January 1, 2016, and its term will end on December 31, 2025.
When will the 8th Pay Commission take effect?
Given the delays in forming the panel, it seems unlikely that the new pay commission will be in place by January next year. It’s worth noting that the previous commission took over a year to finalize its report. Therefore, it’s anticipated that the Eighth Pay Commission will likely be implemented in the 2026-27 financial year.
MPs raised concerns in Lok Sabha Recently, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut and Trinamool Congress’s Sajda Ahmed questioned the government in Lok Sabha about the Eighth Pay Commission’s formation. They urged the government to establish a timeline for presenting the commission’s report to ensure timely decisions regarding salary increases for employees and pensions for retirees.
What did Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman say?
In response to these inquiries, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that a deadline for the report’s submission and updates on the ongoing issues are being considered.