8th Pay Commission: The NC-GCM, a forum representing central government employees and pensioners, has already submitted the terms of reference to the central government in January.
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8th Pay Commission: Significant news for over 10 million central government employees and pensioners. The central government on Tuesday formally approved the formation of the Eighth Pay Commission. The commission will submit its recommendations to the government within the next 18 months, after which salary and pension increases could be implemented from 2027.
18 Months to Submit Recommendations
A press note issued after the cabinet meeting stated that the terms of reference for the Eighth Pay Commission have been approved. The Pay Commission will consist of a Chairman, a Member (part-time), and a Member Secretary. The Pay Commission has been given eighteen months to submit its recommendations after its formation.
NC-JCM (Staff Side) Secretary Shiv Gopal Mishra stated that while the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission may be delayed, it will be considered effective from January 1, 2026. This means that if there is a delay, arrears can be added and paid to staff from January 1, 2026.
Salary increase with arrears in 2027!
Previously, when the Seventh Pay Commission was implemented, there was a delay, and arrears were paid to all employees and pensioners. NC-GCM, the forum representing central government employees and pensioners, submitted a Terms of Reference to the central government in January.
