8th Pay Commission Approved: Timeline for Central Government Employees’ Benefits
The Union Cabinet approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission to revise the salaries and allowances of nearly 50 lakh central government employees and close to 65 lakh pensioners.

8th Pay Commission Approved: The Union Cabinet approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission to revise the salaries and allowances of nearly 50 lakh central government employees and close to 65 lakh pensioners.
The 7th Pay Commission was formed in February 2014. By November 2015, it submitted its recommendations, which were implemented in January 2016. The process took approximately 22 months from the commission’s formation to the implementation of its recommendations.
The 7th Pay Commission's recommendations, currently in effect, were implemented in January 2016.
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WHEN WILL 8th PAY COMMISSION REC0MMENDATION BE IMPLEMENTED?
At the press conference in which Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the government's decision, he noted that the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission are in effect till 2026.
Vaishnaw said the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission will be implemented from 2026. He also stated that the commission will have a chairman and two members.
On the other hand, it took nearly two years from the 7th Pay Commission's appointment to the implementation of its recommendations.
If the 8th Pay Commission follows a similar pattern, government employees can expect to wait around two years after the commission is formed for the revised pay structure to take effect. However, as of now, no formal notification or timeline for the formation of the 8th Pay Commission has been released.
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AND WHO WILL benefit from 8TH PAY COMMISSION?
There are over 49 lakh central government employees and nearly 65 lakh pensioners, news agency PTI reported.
As the 7th Pay Commission’s term concludes in December 2025, initiating the process now ensures sufficient time to receive and review recommendations before its completion, Vaishnaw said.
He further said the setting up of the new Pay Commission in 2025 will ensure that its recommendations are received well before the completion of the term of the seventh pay panel.
As of now, nothing is clear about what exactly can be expected under the new pay commission. However, some reports suggest that it is expected to introduce a more major revision to salaries and pensions.
Unconfirmed projections for the 8th Pay Commission indicate that the fitment factor could range from 2.28 to 2.86. If this happens, the minimum basic pay may rise from Rs 18,000 to anywhere between Rs 41,000 and Rs 51,480, providing a big financial boost for central government employees.
Vaishnaw said consultations will be held with central and state governments and other stakeholders.
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