8th Pay Commission: Good News for Govt Staff! A Delay Could Mean Rs 93 Lakh Bonus

Massive arrears for senior officers

A delay in the 8th Pay Commission means a large sum of money as arrears for employees. For senior officers from Level 15 to Level 18, these arrears could be more than ₹90 lakh. This category includes top officials like Special Secretaries, Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, GG-level officers, and the Cabinet Secretary. Their current basic salary ranges from ₹1,82,200 to ₹2,50,000.