Are you a central government employee? Then today’s article is just for you. Actually there is a bjg update revealed regarding the 8th Pay Commission. The prospect of a significant salary increase is currently off the table. Employees will not receive the enhanced salaries recommended by the 8th Pay Commission for at least one year, as the Government of India has not allocated any funds for this purpose in the budget for the financial year 2025-26 presented in Parliament.
At present, the terms of reference for the Eighth Pay Commission are being formulated. Consequently, it will take a minimum of one year for the commission to complete its report. Following the report, decisions will be made regarding the salary increments for various staff members. The Government of India will then be able to budget for these increases in the subsequent financial year, specifically the 2026-27 budget.
The Finance Ministry has reached out to various ministries, including Defense, Home, and Personnel and Training, requesting their input on the terms of reference. According to a report from Moneycontrol, Manoj Goel, the Expenditure Secretary of the Finance Ministry, has acknowledged that government employees may see salary increases based on the Eighth Pay Commission starting in the next financial year. The work of the Pay Commission will commence only after the Government of India approves the proposed terms of reference.
Historically, the previous commission, the Seventh Pay Commission, took over a year to deliver its findings. Even if the Eighth Pay Commission is established by March 2025, its report is unlikely to be available before March 2026.