There is very good news for central employees and pensioners. If everything goes as planned, they can get two big gifts before Diwali. First, the wait for the formation of the 8th Pay Commission may end, and second, the government can also announce an increase in dearness allowance (DA). Both these announcements will directly benefit about 1.2 crore central employees and retired employees.
How much can dearness allowance (DA) increase
Currently, central employees are getting 55% dearness allowance. According to media reports, there may be a 3% increase in DA for the second half of this year, i.e., July to December. According to the recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission, the government announces an increase in DA twice a year – January to June and July to December. Usually, it is announced in February-March and September-October.
8th Pay Commission to be formed soon
Central employees have been waiting for the formation of the 8th Pay Commission for a long time. The government had announced its formation in January, but there has been no update till now. Now it is believed that a notification related to the formation of the commission may be issued before Diwali in October.
The pressure of employee organizations is also increasing on the government. Recently, major railway employees’ organizations have warned of a nationwide demonstration on September 19 demanding the formation of a pay commission. Let us tell you that the term of the Seventh Pay Commission is ending in December 2025.
Pressure is increasing on the government
Pressure is increasing on the government from all sides regarding the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. Recently, major railway employees’ organizations have demanded the issuance of a notification regarding the formation of the Pay Commission.
The All India Railway Employees Federation (AIRF) has even warned that a nationwide demonstration will be held on September 19, demanding the formation of a pay commission. The term of the Seventh Pay Commission is ending in December 2025, after which the recommendations of the new Pay Commission will be implemented.
