Will the salary of employees increase from ₹ 18,000 to ₹ 51,000 in the 8th Pay Commission? Know when the work will start.

The Government of India announced the formation of the 8th Pay Commission in January 2025, which aims to increase the salary of central employees and pensioners. However, the committee of this commission has not been formed yet, but this process is expected to start soon. In this article, we tell you how much the salary of the employees can increase, and when will the work of this commission start.
There may be a huge increase in salary.
According to media reports, the minimum basic salary of central employees can be increased from the current ₹ 18,000 to ₹ 51,480. This change can provide great relief to the employees. At the same time, there is also a possibility of an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA), which can give additional benefits to the employees keeping in mind the current inflation rate.
How many employees will get the benefit?
According to reports, about 50 lakh central government employees are likely to benefit from this pay commission. Apart from this, 65 lakh pensioners can also benefit from it. This pay commission will make recommendations for improving the salary, allowances, and pension of the employees.
When will the work start?
According to Expenditure Secretary Manoj Goel, the work of the 8th Pay Commission is likely to start from the month of April of the financial year 2025-26. However, it will not affect the Union Budget of this year. Funds will be allocated for salary revision in the budget of the next financial year.
Process of formation of Pay Commission
Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary told the Rajya Sabha on February 4 that the government has approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. A decision will be taken in due course regarding the appointment of the chairman and other members of the Pay Commission. This commission will make important decisions related to the salary, allowances, and pension of the employees.
Conclusion
Although the Pay Commission has not been formed yet, the process is expected to start soon. The increase in the salary of the employees will provide them a big relief, and this step will also be an effort by the government to boost the morale of the employees. The exact details of the changes related to the 8th Pay Commission will be revealed soon, but its effects can be estimated at present.