7th Central Pay Commission

Decoded: How the 8th Pay Commission could change govt pay and pensions

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

Cabinet approves 8th Pay Commission, names Justice Desai chairperson

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

8th pay commission payout may trigger rate hike cycle in FY27: Report

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

Seventh Pay Commission: Dress allowance rule changed for new govt recruits

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

8th Pay Commission: Govt gets proposal for hike in DA, basic pay, pension

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

7th Pay Commission: After central govt, several states announce hike in DA

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

K'taka govt employees' union demands 7th Pay Commission, threatens strike

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

Quantifying the social burden on railway finances

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

Govt employees of J&K, Ladakh UTs to get salaries as per 7th pay commission

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

Good news for govt staff: Revised allowances from July, assures Jaitley

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

7th Pay Commission allowances finally get government nod: Key highlights

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

Good news for govt employees: Cabinet clears 7th pay panel recommendations

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

Military men to have say on 7th Pay Commission

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

Govt staff showered with 2-wheeler discounts

Aim to expand sales after 7th Pay Commission hike

Pre-2016 retirees to get enhanced pension, arrears by August-end: Govt

There are about 58 lakh central government pensioners