7th Central Pay Commission

As the 8th Pay Commission begins work, here is how it will review salaries, allowances and pensions, and why its recommendations could reshape government finances and employee welfare

Updated On: 13 Nov 2025 | 4:30 PM IST

The 8th Central Pay Commission will submit recommendations in 18 months, likely effective from January 2026, benefiting nearly 12 million employees and pensioners

Updated On: 28 Oct 2025 | 9:00 PM IST

QuantEco Research says delayed 8th CPC payouts with arrears could fuel inflation, tilt growth balance and push RBI to resume rate hikes in late FY27 or early FY28

Updated On: 17 Aug 2025 | 6:22 PM IST

Employees joining work after July 2025 will not get the full annual amount, under the revised 7th Pay Commission rules

Updated On: 18 Jun 2025 | 12:40 PM IST

With a decade between each pay commissions, the next installment is expected to take effect from January 1, 2026

Updated On: 19 Jun 2024 | 12:55 PM IST

Several state governments announced a hike in DA by 3 to 4 per cent after the centre announced the decision for its employees last month. Here are the state-wise details about the DA hike

Updated On: 14 Nov 2023 | 12:42 PM IST

Karnataka government employees union has announced to go on an indefinite strike from March 1 if their demand for implementation of recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission is not fulfilled

Updated On: 26 Feb 2023 | 6:06 PM IST

Put simply, the Railways spent Rs 98.44 for every Rs 100 it earned. This was the highest level in 10 years.

Updated On: 02 Jan 2020 | 8:39 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the proposal of payment of all 7th CPC allowances to the government employees of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh

Updated On: 22 Oct 2019 | 1:55 PM IST

7th Central Pay Commission will benefit 34 lakh civilian employees and 14 lakh defence personnel

Updated On: 07 Jul 2017 | 4:56 PM IST

Here are the details of the 7th Pay Commission recommendations as approved by the Union Cabinet

Updated On: 29 Jun 2017 | 8:58 AM IST

4.7 mn central government employees to benefit from implementation of the Pay Commission suggestions

Updated On: 28 Jun 2017 | 8:11 PM IST

On Wednesday, the Punjab & Haryana HC issued notice to the Central govt, directs the Anomalies Committee to take the views of defence personnel

Updated On: 22 Sep 2016 | 12:38 AM IST

Aim to expand sales after 7th Pay Commission hike

Updated On: 25 Aug 2016 | 12:42 AM IST

There are about 58 lakh central government pensioners

Updated On: 09 Aug 2016 | 4:10 PM IST