A New Pay Commission Before the Elections? Big News for Government Employees!
New Pay Commission: Big news is emerging for central government employees. It is being heard that the central government may form the Eighth Pay Commission before the Bihar assembly elections. It is believed that there is a political motive behind this step, as the government wants to highlight the issue of employee salary hikes in its election campaign. Let’s delve into the details.
Possibility of Forming the Eighth Pay Commission
Speculation is rife that the central government may soon form the Eighth Pay Commission. According to various sources, this announcement could be made before the Bihar assembly elections. The main objective is to influence voters by using the issue of salary hikes for central government employees in the election campaign. If this commission is formed, it will be a huge relief for millions of central and state government employees.
How Much Can the Salary Increase?
Employee unions are hopeful that their salaries will increase significantly through the Eighth Pay Commission. It is estimated that the salary could increase by 13 to 34 percent. The Fitment Factor plays the most crucial role in determining the salary.
- Fitment Factor: It is expected that the fitment factor could be between 1.83 and 2.86. However, some experts believe that the fitment factor might be around 1.9, which is slightly lower than expected.
- Pay Structure: The basic pay of employees is determined based on the fitment factor. Therefore, the higher its value, the more the employees’ salaries will increase.
When Will the New Rules Be Implemented?
Although discussions about forming the Pay Commission are ongoing, it may take some time for its recommendations to be fully implemented. It is believed that full implementation is unlikely before 2028. This is because the members of the Pay Commission have not yet been appointed, and their Terms of Reference have not been finalized. These processes could take several months. After the commission is formed, it will hold discussions with various parties, prepare a report, and submit it to the government. The government will then review the recommendations and make a final decision.
Impact on State Government Employees
The recommendations of the Central Pay Commission affect not only central employees but also have a significant impact on the salaries of state government employees. Typically, state governments also form new pay commissions for their employees based on the recommendations of the Central Pay Commission. States particularly follow the center regarding the fitment factor. Therefore, if the Eighth Pay Commission is formed, state government employees can also hope for a salary increase in the future.
