8th Pay Commission
The 8th Pay Commission, introduced by the Central Government, aims to revise salaries, pensions, and allowances for government employees. It will also adjust Dearness Allowance (DA) based on inflation and evaluate workforce needs.
8th Pay Commission Explained: How Much Salary Hike Can Govt Employees Expect
Find out the details of 8th Pay Commission, its objectives, and the beneficiaries. Learn how it impacts central government employees, pensioners, and defense personnel, along with expected salary revisions and financial implications
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Benefits Of 8th Pay Commission
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to benefit 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners, including defense personnel. While the government hasn't specified salary hikes, reports suggest the minimum basic salary may rise from Rs 18,000 to Rs 51,480.
1st Pay Commission
As per the official CGS website, the 1st Pay Commission, established in 1946, restructured the pay scale, setting the minimum salary at Rs 55 and the maximum at Rs 2,000. It also introduced the concept of “living wages.”
2nd Pay Commission
The 2nd Pay Commission raised the minimum salary for government employees to Rs 80 and the maximum to Rs 3,000.
3rd Pay Commission
The 3rd Pay Commission raised the minimum basic salary to Rs 185 per month and the maximum to Rs 3,500 per month.
4th pay commission
In 1986, this 4th pay commission raised the minimum salary to Rs 750 per month and the maximum to Rs 8,000 per month.
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5th Pay Commission
The 5th Pay Commission, announced in April 1994 and constituted in June 1994, raised the minimum salary to Rs 2,550.
6th & 7th Commission
The 6th Pay Commission introduced pay bands and grades, setting the minimum salary at Rs 7,000 and the maximum at Rs 80,000. The 7th Pay Commission later increased the minimum pay to Rs 18,000 per month and the maximum to Rs 2,50,000 per month.
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