Delhi, 27 March 2025 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): The salaries of central government employee can rise by up to ₹19,000 per month when the 8th Pay Commission gets implemented.
About 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners will thus benefit this from the pay revision, according to an NDTV report which cited American investment bank Goldman Sachs.
The Pay Commission is a government-appointed body which reviews and recommends salary, pension, and benefits revisions for central government employees and pensioners in the country usually every 10 years, considering economic conditions, inflation, and the cost of living.
The expected salary increase can also vary depending upon the budget allocations. So for a mid-level government employee who earns ₹1 lakh per month before taxes, the expected salary increase could be as follows, as per the report:
- ₹1.75 lakh crore budgetary allocation: The salary may increase to ₹1,14,600 per month.
- ₹2 lakh crore budgetary allocation: The salary may increase to ₹1,16,700 per month.
- ₹2.25 lakh crore budgetary allocation: The salary may increase to ₹1,18,800 per month.
The panel may get constituted in April 2025, with its recommendations coming into effect by the years 2026 or 2027, according to the report.
Summary: The 8th Pay Commission is expected to bring a significant salary hike for government employees. Here’s what to expect in terms of pay revisions.