DA Hike Update: An important update has come out on the much-awaited 8th Pay Commission for Central Government Employees and Pensioners. Last month, a circular was issued by the government regarding the 8th Pay Commission, under which appointments were made to 35 posts.
This shows that the government has started the process in this direction, but according to media reports, its implementation may be delayed further. It is being speculated that the 8th Pay Commission will now be implemented only by the end of 2026 or early 2027. This news can be a matter of concern for lakhs of government employees who are eagerly waiting for a salary hike.
What is the reason for the delay in the 8th Pay Commission
Media reports have revealed that till now no official statement has come from any government department like the Ministry of Finance or the Department of Expenditure regarding the 8th Pay Commission. The main reason for this delay is believed to be limited budget and financial pressure.
Although there is no official confirmation about this, this speculation reflects the economic priorities of the Central Government. Global and domestic economic conditions can also affect the decisions of the government, due to which delay in the implementation of the Pay Commission is possible.
What is the purpose of the Pay Commission
The Pay Commission is constituted every 10 years. Its main objective is to review the salaries, allowances, and pension benefits given to all government employees and pensioners. This is to ensure that government employees get fair and competitive salaries and that their lifestyle can be improved.
About 50 lakh government employees and 65 lakh pensioners are going to get direct benefits from the 8th Pay Commission. Its effect will also be widespread on the country’s economy, as it will increase the purchasing power of a large section.
What is the latest update related to the 8th Pay Commission
According to media reports, the terms related to the 8th Pay Commission, whether it is the appointment of the chairman or the criteria for employees, have not been decided yet. This means that it will take time to form the commission and finalize its recommendations.
Usually, the Pay Commission takes a long time to submit its recommendations, after which the government considers and implements them. This process involves several stages, including consultations with various stakeholders and assessment of financial implications.
What are the expectations from the 8th Pay Commission
Central employees have many important expectations from the 8th Pay Commission. The biggest expectation is that under this there can be a significant increase in the basic salary.
It is being speculated that this basic salary can increase from ₹ 18,000 to ₹ 26,000. However, there is no official confirmation about this yet, but this is a big expectation which is exciting lakhs of employees.
Employees hope that there will be a change in the Fitment Factor as well, which will have a direct impact on the salary hike.
House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), and other allowances are also expected to be revised, which will increase the total income of the employees.
Pensioners also expect an increase in their pension and other benefits, so that their old age can be safe and comfortable.
Dearness allowance was increased in March
Recently, in March 2025, there was good news for the central employees. A statement by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav revealed that the Dearness Allowance (DA) of central employees has been increased by 2 percent. According to government data, dearness allowance is usually increased by 3 to 4 percent.
Earlier also the government had increased the DA by 3 percent. However, this time the dearness allowance has increased by only 3 percent, which is slightly less than inflation. This DA increase will provide some relief to the employees till the 8th Pay Commission arrives.