8th pay commission: How level 8 staff could earn up to Rs 28.89 lakh extra in 10 yrs

Employee bodies have argued that the current 3% annual increment is not sufficient to keep pace with rising expenses. Their recommendations have ranged from 5% to 7%. If such proposals are accepted, a higher increment rate of 5% or 7% would have a direct impact on the salary progression of central government employees.

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