The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has officially approved the establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission, which will focus on reviewing and recommending salary adjustments for central government employees. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the chairman and two members of the new commission will be appointed soon. The 7th Pay Commission, which was implemented in 2016, will remain valid until 2026, but the government aims to ensure timely recommendations from the new commission for implementation thereafter.
With this new commission, central government employees can anticipate a significant salary increase. Reports suggest that if a fitment factor of 2.86 is approved, the minimum salary could rise by 186% to approximately ₹51,480 per month, compared to the current minimum of ₹18,000. Additionally, pensions are expected to see a similar increase.
The SpaDeX mission is designed to address the financial well-being of over one crore central government employees and pensioners. The establishment of pay commissions is a common practice in India, typically occurring every decade to adjust salaries and pensions based on inflation and economic conditions.
