For those eagerly waiting for the 8th Pay Commission, the central government has just given a major update. The government has now made its position clear about the 8th Pay Commission, and unfortunately, this news has come as a disappointment for central government employees. After a statement released by the Ministry of Finance, many central employees who were hoping for a salary increase were left disheartened. In response to a question in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, stated that there are currently no plans to form the 8th Pay Commission in the upcoming 2025-26 Budget. This announcement from the government has come as a huge blow to central employees. For quite some time now, central government employees and pensioners have been eagerly waiting for the 8th Pay Commission. Many had hoped that the Finance Ministry would announce the formation of the 8th Pay Commission in the upcoming budget.
Typically, a Pay Commission is formed every 10 years. The commission makes recommendations to increase salaries and pensions, which is why employees have been so eagerly anticipating it. Looking back at the past few years, after the recommendations of the Pay Commission, salaries and pensions were adjusted based on inflation and market trends, which led to significant increases. However, with the 8th Pay Commission not coming forward, this has left employees feeling disappointed and uncertain about their future salary hikes. Currently, central government employees and pensioners are still unclear about when they can expect their next salary increase. This issue could spark further debates and discussions. It remains to be seen when the government will announce any salary hikes for employees and pensioners.
