8th Pay Commission: If all goes well, central government employees and pensioners could receive two significant gifts before Diwali. There’s talk that the government may decide on the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. Additionally, an increase in dearness allowance (DA) is also likely to be announced. If both decisions are implemented, approximately 12 million employees and pensioners will benefit.
How much could dearness allowance increase?
Central government employees currently receive 55% DA. According to media reports, this could increase by 3% in the second half of the year. It’s worth noting that under the 7th Pay Commission rules, the government reviews DA twice a year.
- January to June
- July to December
Typically, announcements are made in February-March and September-October.
Eye on 8th Pay Commission
Central employees have been waiting for the announcement of the 8th Pay Commission for a long time. The government had indicated its formation in January 2025, but no official update has come so far. Now it is believed that a notification regarding the formation of the commission can be issued before Diwali in October 2025.
Why is the pressure increasing?
The pressure on the government is constantly increasing regarding the formation of the Pay Commission. Recently, railway employees’ organizations have emphasized on this. The All India Railway Employees Federation (AIRF) has even warned that if the government does not take action soon, the employees will hold a nationwide protest on September 19.
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