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Delayed 8th Pay Commission Leaves Central Govt Employees Waiting
12 Oct
Summary
- 8th Pay Commission announcement delayed, no chairman or members selected
- Revised salaries and pensions expected to begin in July 2027
- Employees to receive 18 months of salary arrears
As of October 13, 2025, the central government's 8th Pay Commission remains in limbo, with no progress on its formation or implementation. The commission was originally announced in January 2025, but nine months later, its chairman and members have not been selected, and its terms of reference have not been finalized.
Experts believe it could take an additional one and a half to two years before the 8th Pay Commission is fully implemented, meaning revised salaries and pensions are not expected to begin until July 2027. This delay is a significant concern for the over 1.2 crore central government employees and pensioners who were anticipating the new pay structure.
While the Union Cabinet recently announced a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), this provides only temporary relief. The long-awaited 8th Pay Commission remains elusive, with the processes required for its implementation still pending. If the 8th Pay Commission is implemented in July 2027, employees will be able to receive 18 months of salary arrears, but the wait continues.
