Good news for central government employees.There is a slight update regarding 8th Pay Commission. Once the 8th Pay Commission kicks in, we can expect a big boost in salaries and pensions. Central government employees are just hanging tight, eagerly waiting for the pay commission to roll out.
7th Pay Commission
The Seventh Pay Commission wraps up on December 31 this year, which means the 8th Pay Commission is likely to start in January 2026. However, there are whispers that it might take a while to get going, with some suggesting it could actually begin in January 2027. Either way, when it does happen, salaries are set to rise significantly.
Pension Update
Under the 7th Pay Commission, the lowest pension was Rs 18,000, while the highest reached 1.25 lakh. But that’s about to change. Reports indicate that the basic pension could jump by at least 2.57 times with the 8th Pay Commission. It’s expected that the salaries of central government employees will undergo a major transformation once the new pay commission is in place in 2026.
The Prime Minister has announced that the 8th Pay Commission is on the way, and a committee has been set up to get things moving. If the Cabinet gives the thumbs up, we could see the 8th Pay Commission launched soon.