8th Pay Commission news: Bad news for Central govt employees, DoPT gives extension for…, pay panel set-up still incomplete
Despite the government's approval on January 16, 2025, the Pay Commission has not been formally constituted. The ToR and the appointment of the chairman and other important members is also not yet completed. 8th Pay Commission: 3rd Extension For 8th CPC Posts
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has extended the deadline for the submission of applications for four Under Secretary posts under the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) for the third time. Initially set for 21 May 2025, the deadline was first extended to 30 June 2025, and has now been further extended to 31 July 2025.
In its latest circular, DoPT has decided to extend the last date for submission of applications till 31.07.2025. This is the third extension that DoPT has given, according to media reports it means that the applications from eligible candidates for these posts in the pay panel might not have not been received yet.
Earlier it DoPT had proposed to fill up the 4 posts of Under Secretary (Level 11) in the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) on deputation basis under the Central Staffing Scheme under D/o Expenditure. 8th Pay Commission: Pay, Pension Revision
The 8th Pay Commission will revise the salaries, pensions, and allowances of central government employees and pensioners. It will also update the Dearness Allowance as per inflation trends. The commission's recommendations are expected to benefit around 50 lakh central government employees, including the defence forces, and around 65 lakh pensioners, including retired defence personnel. 8th Pay Commission: Delay Impact On Employees
The tenure of the 7th Pay Commission ends on 31 December 2025 and the constitution of the new Commission is in limbo. This has increased the concerns for the central government employees and pensioners.
The National Joint Consultative Machinery (Staff Side)-NCJCM has written a letter to the government asking that the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Central Pay Commission should be made public and the 8th CPC committee should also be constituted at the earliest.
According to the media reports, the ongoing delay in formally issuing the Terms of Reference (ToRs) has created widespread speculation and uncertainty among central government employees and pensioners. The staff further noted that the lack of clear and timely communication will lead to concerns among employees about the credibility of the announcement related to the formation of the 8th Pay Commission.
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