Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, in January, announced that the Union Cabinet had shown the green light to the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, which will see a revision of the salaries of nearly 50 lakh central government employees. However, employees may need to wait till 2028 for the implementation of the Pay Commission.

Why is 8th Pay Commission likely to be implemented in 2028?

Going by the previous trends, it typically takes nearly two to three years for the implementation of a pay commission from the time it is constituted. Now, with over three months left for 2025 to end, the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission is expected by 2028, considering the previous timelines.

What is the current status of the 8th Pay Commission?

The government is yet to release the ToR or

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