8th Pay Commission: Big Good News for Central Employees Before Implementation!
Big news for central employees! A 4% DA hike to 59% may come in July 2025, while the 8th Pay Commission might delay to 2027.
8th Pay Commission: All employees of the central government are waiting for the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission. However, the government has not yet announced any definite date for when it will be implemented. Based on the process that has been ongoing so far, the 8th Pay Commission might be implemented in 2026-27. But the ongoing process suggests that there could be some delay. In the meantime, a very good update has come for central government employees from the central government.
It is being said that in the month of July 2025, the dearness allowance of central employees might be increased by 4%. The dearness allowance is already at 55%, and with a 4% increase, it will rise to 59%. However, the announcement for this might come in September or October.
How is DA Calculated?
Let us tell all of you that the dearness allowance (DA) is calculated based on the All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers. In May 2025, this index has increased by 0.5 points and has now reached the level of 144. In March, it was at the level of 143, and in April, it was at 143.5. So, if it increases by another 0.5 points in June, it will reach around 144.5. Accordingly, as per the pay commission, the dearness allowance will be 58.85%, which the government might round off and approve at 59%. Let us tell all of you that the dearness allowance is increased twice every year.
When Will the 8th Pay Commission Be Implemented?
Let us tell all of you that the government recently announced the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission in January 2025. However, no process related to it has been visible yet. The appointment of the chairman for the 8th Pay Commission has not been made, nor has the announcement of other members been done. This is the reason why it is yet to be finalized.
Looking at all the previous pay commissions, it takes 18 to 24 months to complete their process. So, instead of 2026, the 8th Pay Commission might be implemented in 2027. Until then, most employees will have to manage with their basic salary.
