8th Pay Commission: Delay in 8th Pay Commission, Millions of Employees Grow Anxious

8th Pay Commission: All government employees and pensioners are keeping an eye on when the 8th Pay Commission will be implemented. It was announced in January 2025, but even after 7 months, the appointment of a chairperson or members has not been done yet. It was declared that this pay commission would be implemented on 1 January 2026, but it seems there could be a significant delay in it.

Reason for Delay in 8th Pay Commission

To implement the 8th Pay Commission, the ministry is seeking suggestions from various government organizations and state governments, and this process is moving very slowly. Finance State Minister Pankaj Chaudhary, while providing information about it, said that the process will be completed at the appropriate time. Perhaps the 8th Pay Commission may not be implemented at the beginning of 2026.

When Will the 8th Pay Commission Be Implemented?

No official information has come forward regarding this yet, but it is believed that it could be implemented on 1 January 2026. However, due to the delay, its timeline could also be extended to 2027 or 2028.

How Much Will Salaries Increase?

Talking about the fitment factor in this pay commission, it could be between 1.8 and 2.86. If the maximum formula of 2.86 is applied, the minimum basic salary, which was ₹18,000, could be increased to ₹51,000. Similarly, for pensioners, the minimum pension could rise from ₹9,000 to ₹25,000. However, as soon as the new pay commission is implemented, the dearness allowance will become zero.

Big Challenge for the Government

As soon as the 8th Pay Commission is implemented, the salaries of all employees will increase, and the government’s expenditure on pensions will also rise significantly, which could affect the fiscal deficit. It will be a major challenge for the central government to maintain a balance between the expectations of employees and economic policies.