Cabinet Approves 8th Pay Commission for Central Government Employees!!
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of the 8th Pay Commission to revise the salaries of central government employees and pensions for retirees.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision and stated that the chairman and two members of the commission would be appointed soon. The commission will also hold consultations with central and state governments, as well as other stakeholders, to finalize its recommendations.
This move is expected to impact over 1 crore employees and pensioners, bringing significant changes to their pay structures and allowances.
The Central government has announced plans to constitute the 8th Pay Commission, expected to benefit over 1 crore employees and pensioners. Proposed revisions include a 20% salary hike for senior employees and a 25% increase for levels 1-5, alongside updates to HRA and transport allowances.
Who Is Covered Under Pay Commissions?
Pay commissions, such as the 7th Pay Commission, cover central government employees, defined as:
- All individuals in the civil services of the central government.
- Those whose salaries are paid from the Consolidated Fund of India, which holds government revenues.
However, the following groups are not covered under the pay commission’s remit:
- Employees of public sector undertakings (PSUs) (e.g., Coal India employees).
- Autonomous bodies.
- Gramin dak sevaks (rural postal employees).
These categories typically follow separate pay structures and review processes established by their respective organizations or ministries.