8th Pay Commission Update – Preparations for Salary and Pension Hike Accelerate – Read Details – Times Bull
8th Pay Commission Update: Welcome news has arrived for central employees and pensioners. The process of the 8th Central Pay Commission, related to potential salary and pension increases, is now gaining momentum. The central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has taken a significant administrative step to advance the Commission’s work. This indicates that the government is now moving towards concrete decisions regarding salary revision and pension reforms.
Appointment of Director in the 8th Pay Commission
The central government has approved a new appointment to the post of Director in the 8th Central Pay Commission. According to information released by the Department of Personnel and Training, Krishna VR, a 2009 batch officer of the Indian Railway Accounts Service, has been appointed as Director of the Commission on departmental deputation. This appointment has also been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet. This position has been filled through the Central Staffing Scheme under the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
Krishna VR’s deputation will be effective until further orders or until September 17, 2029. This appointment makes it clear that the process of reviewing and recommending the pay structure will accelerate.
The government seeks suggestions from employees
Another major step related to the 8th Pay Commission is the launch of its official website. Through this platform, central employees, pensioners, and various ministries can provide their feedback on key issues such as salary, pension, increments, and fitment factors.
The government has assured that the identity of those submitting suggestions will be kept completely confidential. The deadline for submitting suggestions is March 16, 2026. Suggestions can only be submitted by filling out an online form through the MyGov portal. The Commission has clarified that suggestions sent via email or any other medium will not be considered.
What the government said in Parliament
Recently, the position regarding the 8th Pay Commission was clarified in Parliament. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary stated that the notification regarding the formation of the Commission was issued on November 3, 2025. The Commission has been given 18 months to prepare its report.
According to the government, given this timeframe, the Commission’s recommendations could be released by 2027. However, it is also expected that if a decision is made on time, employees and pensioners could receive arrears starting January 1, 2026.
What Issues Will Be Reviewed?
The government has clarified that the 8th Pay Commission will comprehensively review the pay scales, allowances, pension structure, and service conditions of central employees and pensioners. At present, no phased plan has been announced by the government for implementing the recommendations, but current developments clearly indicate that the process is moving towards a decisive stage.
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