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8th Pay Commission: It has been almost seven months since the Modi government announced the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. However the government has failed to implement it in the last several months. According to the latest reports the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission may get delayed until 2028. Considering the past trends every pay commission has been implemented at an interval of around 10 years. The 6th Pay Commission was implemented in 2006 and the 7th Pay Commission in 2016 so it is likely that the 8th Pay Commission will also be implemented sometime between 2026 and 2028. It is important to note that for now employees are getting relief through Dearness Allowance (DA) hikes and other allowances but they may have to wait a few more years for a complete revision of the pay structure. Here are some of the key details: The appointment of members and the chairman is still pending even after seven months. The primary objective of the 8th Pay Commission will be to improve employees income while taking into account the impact of inflation. Under this commission changes are expected in basic salary grade pay allowances and pension structure. The current pay structure is insufficient for the employees considering the rising inflation rate and expenses. Once the commission is constituted experts will hold discussions with employee unions and the government before presenting their recommendations. The implementation of the 8th Pay Commission could face delays considering the economic conditions government revenue and budgetary pressures If it is implemented by 2028 employees will have to rely on Dearness Allowance (DA hikes) and other relief measures until then. 8th Pay Commission: Development so far To recall the Modi government had announced the 8th Pay Commission on January 16 this year. The National Joint Council of Action (NC-JCM) staff side submitted a draft proposal to the Cabinet Secretary listing their key demands. Since then not much progress has been seen on the 8th Pay Commission. Considering the current pace and comparing it with the previous commission the recommendations of the new Pay Commission may only come into effect by early 2028. This is because in the case of the 7th Pay Commission it took 27 months from the date of official notification to the date of implementation.