Good news for central employees or wait? Modi government replied in Parliament on 8th Pay Commission

8th Pay Commission Latest Update: There has been a long wait among central employees and pensioners regarding the Eighth Pay Commission. Now an important update for the employees has come out from the Central Government in the budget session of the Parliament. In response to the question asked in the Rajya Sabha, the government said that the formal formation of the commission has already been done. Its notification was issued on 3 November 2025.

The Finance Ministry also clarified in a written reply on Tuesday that the Commission will give its recommendations within the stipulated time frame. Rajya Sabha MPs had asked the government which issues the 8th Pay Commission would review and by when its recommendations would be implemented. The government has responded to this.

Union Minister of State for Finance gave information

While giving information in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that the government will review the conditions of salary, allowances and pension of employees and pensioners under the 8th Pay Commission. He also said that the commission will present its recommendations as per the stipulated time limit. It is noteworthy that the commission has been given 18 months time to submit its report.

Commission may submit report in 2027

The time given by the government clearly shows that the commission will submit its report to the government in the year 2027. Further action will be taken by the government only after the recommendations are received. That is, central employees may have to wait a long time for the Eighth Pay Commission.

How much will the budget increase with the 8th Pay Commission?

MPs also raised an important question related to the 8th Pay Commission that how much additional burden will it put on the government budget if its recommendations are implemented. On this, the government made it clear that at present it is not possible to make an accurate estimate of this expenditure. According to the government, the actual financial impact cannot be assessed until the commission submits its report and gets its approval. That means the entire plan related to the budget can be prepared only after the final report of the commission comes.

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