8th Pay Commission: Did You Know What Minimum Salary Was In 1947 For Central Govt Employees? Check How Salaries Increased After Each Pay Commission

In 1947, a policy was implemented to improve employees' living standards. The minimum salary was set at Rs 55 per month, ensuring a basic income for workers. To promote fairness, the highest salary was limited to 41 times the minimum salary.  

In 1959, a new policy was implemented to address wage disparities and improve employee welfare. The minimum salary was increased to Rs 80 per month, reflecting a commitment to fairer pay. The policy also recommended provisions for family allowances and retirement benefits, further enhancing support for employees and their families. 

The minimum salary was increased to Rs 185 per month, with a focus on achieving pay parity among different groups of employees. To address the rising cost of living, a dearness allowance (DA) was introduced as a relief measure to help employees cope with inflation. 

The minimum salary was increased to Rs 750 per month, marking the first comprehensive effort to restructure pay scales. The policy also included recommendations to enhance housing and travel allowances, providing additional support to employees. 

In 1997, the minimum salary was raised to Rs 2,550 per month, with a strong emphasis on employee welfare schemes. To enhance financial stability, it was recommended that 50% of the dearness allowance (DA) be merged with the basic pay. 

In 2008, the minimum salary was increased to Rs 7,000 per month, accompanied by the introduction of the Pay Band and Grade Pay system to streamline salary structures. The policy also emphasized performance-based incentives to encourage and reward employee productivity. 

In 2016, the minimum salary was raised to Rs 18,000 per month, with a provision for biannual revisions of dearness allowance (DA) rates. The policy also included recommendations to enhance pension benefits, ensuring greater financial security for retirees. (Image Credit: File Photo)