8th Pay Commission Delay: Central Govt Employees Face Rs 3.8 Lakh Loss!

• The 8th Pay Commission, originally set for January 1, 2026, is now expected to be delayed until January 1, 2028.
• This two-year postponement will result in significant financial losses for central government employees.
• Allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA), which depend on Basic Pay, will not be revised as expected.
• An employee with a basic pay of Rs 76,500 could lose over Rs 3.8 lakh due to the delayed implementation of new HRA rates.
• The current HRA rates under the 7th Pay Commission vary by city category (X, Y, Z) and have minimum amounts.

Why It Matters: Delay in 8th Pay Commission implementation until 2028 will cost central employees lakhs.