8th Pay Commission: Will central government employees retiring before January 1, 2026 not get benefits under the Eighth Pay Commission? There is growing concern among central employees and pensioners these days. According to media reports, the Center is trying to create a distinction between two groups of pensioners through amendments in the Finance Bill 2025. These include those who retired before January 2026 and those who will retire after January 2026.
Why did the controversy over pension start?
This controversy started when this issue arose due to some changes in the Central Civil Services (CCS) pension rules in the Finance Bill 2025. After this, some media reports said that the 8th Pay Commission may put a financial burden of more than Rs 1 lakh crore on the government, due to which this change has become necessary. Let us tell you, the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission will come in 2026 or early 2027.
36.57 lakh government employees
But so far the Finance Minister has completely dismissed these rumours and speculations. उResponding to this, he said in Rajya Sabha that some of the recent changes made in pension rules are just a validation of the existing policies and this will not change the benefits of any citizen or pensioners. According to government data, by March 1, 2025, about 36.57 lakh government employees and 33.91 lakh pensioners will be affected by this commission.
What will be the impact of the 8th Pay Commission?
The 8th Pay Commission was announced in January 2025. The recommendations of the new Pay Commission will be implemented from January 1, 2025. With the implementation of the new pay commission, the salary, allowances and pension of central government employees and pensioners will increase. For information, let us tell you that a new pay commission is formed in the country every 10 years under which salary and pension can be increased.