Central employees hope that the formation of the 8th Pay Commission will increase their basic pay, allowances and pension. Also, the new recommendations are likely to change the structure of Dearness Allowance (DA).
If the commission is formed on time, its recommendations can be implemented from January 1, 2026. The central government has given a big assurance to the central employees regarding the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. The government has said that the commission will be constituted soon, so that the amendments in the salaries and allowances of the employees can be implemented on time. Central employees hope that the formation of the 8th Pay Commission will increase their basic pay, allowances and pension.
Also, changes in the structure of Dearness Allowance (DA) are also possible with the new recommendations. Let us tell you that experts believe that if the commission is constituted on time, its recommendations can be implemented from January 1, 2026. This will directly benefit about 50 lakh central employees and more than 60 lakh pensioners.
What is the detail
The central government has indicated that it is seriously working on the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. According to a report by Financial Express, the government has said that it is in active consultation with the state governments on the issue and an official announcement regarding the formation of the commission can be made soon.
A delegation of the Government Employees National Confederation (GENC), the apex body of industrial federations affiliated to the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), met Union Minister of State (Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions) Dr. Jitendra Singh last month.
The announcement was made in January
Let us tell you that the 8th Pay Commission was announced in January this year and since then there has been no significant progress in it, as the employees are anxiously waiting for the appointment of key panel members and finalization of the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the panel. The delegation in its meeting with the minister on August 4 raised several issues like delay in the 8th Pay Commission, abolition of National Pension System (NPS) and Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) and restoration of Old Pension Scheme (OPS), release of DA arrears (18 months) withheld during COVID-19.
Other issues raised in the meeting and Government’s response
1. Reducing the residency period for promotion
• Demand: Promotion period should be reduced for career progression of employees.
• Answer: The Minister said that this issue can be discussed after the formation of the 8th Pay Commission.
2. Cashless treatment facility in CGHS and CS(MA) hospitals
• Demand: Lack of cashless medical facility causes difficulty to the employees.
• Response: The Minister assured that he would take up the matter sympathetically with the Ministry of Health.
3. Regular holding of JCM meetings
• Demand: Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM) meetings should be held regularly at all levels.
• Answer: The Minister said that instructions have already been given to all the ministries and departments and he will again ask them to strictly implement them.
4. Pay Fixation and Leave Encashment for Re-employed Ex-Servicemen (PBOR)
• Demand: Equal facilities and justice should be available everywhere.
• Response: The Minister said that the matter is currently under active consideration.
5. Model Recruitment Rules for cadres like Fire Fighting Staff
• Demand: Uniform recruitment rules should be applicable in all departments.
• Response: The Minister said that the proposal will be considered and reminded that DoPT had made similar rules earlier also.
6. Conversion of Half Pay Leave (HPL) into Commuted Leave without Medical Certificate for up to 3 days
• Demand: CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 should be amended for the convenience of employees.
• Answer: The Minister said that this demand is justified and the concerned department will be asked to consider it on priority.
