8th Central Pay Commission
Finance Ministry Confirms No Plans to Merge Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay for Central Government Employees
Dec 02, 2025 12:21 am CST
The Finance Ministry has officially stated that there are no current plans to merge dearness allowance with basic pay for central government employees, despite speculation around the 8th Central Pay Commission. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary confirmed this in Parliament, addressing concerns from employee unions about inflation and compensation adjustments.
8th Central Pay Commission: Modi Cabinet Approves Guidelines Set to Benefit 50 Lakh Employees and 69 Lakh Pensioners
Oct 28, 2025 11:51 pm CST
The Union Cabinet under PM Modi has approved guidelines for the 8th Central Pay Commission, which will impact 50 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners. The Commission, chaired by former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desi, will submit its report within 18 months with implementation likely from January 2026. The recommendations will consider economic conditions, fiscal prudence, and impacts on state finances.