8th pay commission: Crores of employees and pensioners of the Government of India are eyeing just one thing these days – 8 th pay commission. Everyone wants to know when this new pay commission will apply, will there be a tremendous increase in salary and will it improve their economic condition. But it is clear from recent events that this time the process is going on slow, causing confusion and anxiety among the employees.
Announcement and delay status of 8th Pay Commission
The government approved the formation of 8th Pay Commission at the Union Cabinet meeting on 16 January 2025. After this, the process of fixing the terms of the Commission and the process of appointment of chairman and members was to begin. Discussions were held with defense, home and personnel ministries till March 2025, but no member has been officially appointed so far. This indicates that the government is running the process very slowly this time.
The government had recently sought applications for some posts for the Commission, but experts say that if work continues at this pace, it can be difficult to implement 8th Pay Commission from January 2026. In the past, the 7th Pay Commission has been delayed by about one year, and this time too something seems to be happening.
Will everything be ready by January 2026?
January 2026 is the time when the government has to implement the recommendations of the new Pay Commission as the term of the 7th Pay Commission will end on 31 December 2025. But the process of preparing, reviewing and implementing any commission’s recommendations usually takes 12 to 18 months. In such a situation, this fixed time limit looks very difficult.
Increasing concern of employees close to retirement
The most concern is to those employees whose retirement date is around January 2026. They are thinking that if the commission does not apply on time, will they get the benefit of it? It is a matter of relief that the government can pay as arrears this time as last time. The same happened in the 7th Pay Commission that despite the delay, all the eligible employees were later given full amount.
Are the employees ready to wait long?
Government employees are constantly demanding that the government intensifies this entire process. Amidst rising inflation, fuel prices, children’s education and increasing expenses of health services, employees are hoping that 8th Pay Commission will provide financial relief. But every day there are reports of delay, due to which there is increasing restlessness among the people.
What can be the way ahead?
8th Pay Commission is not just a matter of increment, but it is associated with the economic plan, budget and future stability of millions of families. The government should pay serious attention to this as the working class is the backbone of the country. If disappointment spreads in this class, it can also affect administrative functioning.
The government can apply the recommendations of the Commission in two parts – the first phase of basic salary and dearness allowance, and aspects related to allowances and promotion in the second phase. This can provide partial relief to the employees and will also speed up the entire process.
Kanklujan
At present 8th Pay Commission The situation is not clear about. The government may have announced this, but due to the slow process and delay in appointment of officers, it seems less likely to be implemented on time. Nevertheless, if you are a central employee, do not be disappointed. Like last time, this time the government will definitely release the outstanding amount to benefit everyone. Employees have to be restrained, but it is also expected from the government to complete the work without delay this time.
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