Good news! Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission for central government employees. The decision was shared by the minister during a press briefing to announce cabinet decisions in Delhi. He highlighted the commitment of PM Modi to maintain a consistent schedule for the establishment of pay commissions. The last such commission the 7th Central Pay Commission was initiated in 2016 and is set to conclude its term in 2026. The Pay Commission has not been formed yet and the government has not provided any concrete details about its plans. However the commissions members are expected to be appointed soon. Once established the commission will conduct research and submit recommendations and reports to the government concerning salary and pension revisions. The pay commission plays a crucial role in determining salary structures allowances and other benefits for government employees and its recommendations significantly impact millions of workers and pensioners across the country. The upcoming 8th Pay Commission has sparked widespread interest among government employees. While exact details are still unclear media reports suggest a potential rise in salaries for all ranks from entry-level staff such as peons to senior officials including IAS officers secretaries and chief secretaries. However until official information is released the extent of these increases remains speculative. Projections for the 8th Pay Commission suggest significant salary increases across different levels. For example Level-1 employees such as peons and sweepers who currently earn a basic salary of Rs 18000 under the 7th Pay Commission may see their pay rise to Rs 21300. Since 1947 seven Pay Commissions have been constituted with the last one implemented in 2016. The term of the 7th Pay Commission will end in 2026. Usually every 10 years the central government constitutes a pay commission to revise the remuneration of its employees. The pay commission also recommends the formula for the revision of dearness allowance and dearness relief for central government employees and pensioners with a view to compensating them for inflation. Several state governments also revise the remuneration of their employees on the lines of the central pay commission. Estimates suggest that Level-2 employees could see their salaries rise from Rs 19900 to Rs 23880 while Level-3 employees may experience an increase from Rs 21700 to Rs 26040. For Level-4 employees the expected rise is from Rs 25500 to Rs 30600 and for Level-5 employees it could go up from Rs 29200 to Rs 35040. These projected increments are based on the existing grade pay structure ranging from Rs 1800 to Rs 2800 for employees in levels 1 to 5. As per the salary matrix the grade pay for employees in levels 6 to 9 ranges from Rs 4200 to Rs 5400. This group includes positions like primary and secondary school teachers as well as Gram Vikas Adhikaris. For level-6 employees the estimated basic salary will range from Rs 35400 to Rs 42480 while level-7 employees are expected to see their salary rise to between Rs 44900 and Rs 53880. Level-8 employees will have a salary increase to between Rs 47600 and Rs 57120 and level-9 employees will receive an increase to between Rs 53100 and Rs 63720.