8th Pay Commission: What’s Next for Government Salaries?
The Union Cabinet approved the 8th Pay Commission on January 16, aiming to revise the salaries of central government employees. Despite this approval, an official announcement is still pending. Currently, salaries are based on the 7th Pay Commission, effective since 2016. A fitment factor, which determines salary increases, was set at 2.57 for the 7th Pay Commission, leading to significant hikes. Reports suggest potential salary increases across various levels, with Group A officers possibly seeing salaries rise to ₹1,60,446. Employees eagerly await more details on the 8th Pay Commission.