Industry Odisha Bureau, July 30: As per latest news, Central Government employees may have to wait a little longer for clarity on revised salaries under the 8th Pay Commission. The Centre has not yet announced a fitment factor or new pay structure. However, it has now indicated when the Commission is expected to submit its report.
In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, the Finance Minister said that the 8th Pay Commission will submit its recommendations within 18 months of its constitution on November 3, 2025. This means the report is expected by around May 2027.
However, the report will not automatically lead to a salary hike. Once submitted, the Centre will examine the recommendations before deciding whether to accept them fully or with changes. Revised salaries will be implemented only after the government approves the report.
Further, the ministry also clarified that the commission functions independently. It is free to decide its own procedure. It is not required to keep the government informed about its meetings or consultations.
Meanwhile, the 8th Pay Commission has announced another round of stakeholder consultations. Meetings with the Central Government and Union Territory employee associations will be held in Delhi on August 7 and 10. This will be followed by Chennai on September 7 and 8, and Puducherry on September 9. More consultations in other states and Union Territories are expected later.
Employee unions are expected to raise issues such as the fitment factor, minimum basic pay, pensions, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), other allowances and service conditions.
