There is big news for central government employees and pensioners. The 8th Pay Commission will likely be implemented soon, benefiting about 50 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners. This can lead to a significant increase in their salary and pension.
There is big news for central government employees and pensioners. The 8th Pay Commission will likely be implemented soon, benefiting about 50 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners. This can increase their salary and pension significantly.
However, recently, it was reported that pensioners retiring before January 1, 2026, will not benefit from the 8th Pay Commission, which created confusion in the employees’ minds. According to reports, the government can divide the pensioners into two parts – those who will retire before January 2026 and those after that.
8th Pay Commission
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that pensioners need not be afraid while responding in the Rajya Sabha. He clarified that the changes made in the Finance Bill are only for validating the old rules. This will not reduce pension benefits. She also said that all pensioners got equal benefits in the 7th Pay Commission, irrespective of their retirement date.
Sitharaman said there was a difference in the 6th Pay Commission, but in the 7th Pay Commission, all pensioners were given equal pensions. The same policy will be adopted in the 8th Pay Commission so that no employee or pensioner is left behind.
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At present, discussions regarding the fitment factor are in full swing. Experts say it can be up to 2.00, 2.08, or 2.86. If 2.00 is approved, the minimum wage will increase from Rs 18,000 to Rs 36,000, and the pension will rise from Rs 9,000 to Rs 18,000. There have been indications from the government that the 8th Pay Commission will benefit both employees and pensioners. Now, all eyes are on when the government implements it and how much salary it will increase.
