GDS 8th Pay Commission: Will GDS Get 8th Pay Commission benefits like CGE Employees? Explained

GDS 8th Pay Commission: Will GDS Get 8th Pay Commission benefits like CGE Employees? Explained

The discussion around the GDS 8th Pay Commission has become one of the most important topics for Gramin Dak Sevaks across India.

With the Central Government employees expecting the 8th CPC to be announced in the coming months, lakhs of GDS employees are waiting to know whether they will get benefits from the 8th Pay Commission inclusion.

Current Situation of GDS Employees in 8th CPC

Right now, there is no official announcement from the Union Government regarding GDS inclusion in the 8th Pay Commission.

However, employee unions and postal associations are strongly demanding that GDS must be covered under the 8th CPC just like regular Central Government employees.

The main argument of unions is that GDS employees perform essential postal work along with departmental officials and therefore should not be excluded from future pay hikes. They are also demanding a fixed salary structure instead of the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) and better facilities like pension, medical benefits, and paid leave.

What if the Government agrees to include GDS in the 8th Pay Commission

If the government decides to implement the 8th Pay Commission for GDS, it could lead to a major increment in the salary of GDS employees (Gramin Dak Sevaks), allowances, and social security benefits.

Many experts believe that the decision will depend on financial assessments and recommendations by future committees. Any confirmed update is expected only after the 8th CPC is officially announced for Central Government employees.

Gramin Dak Sevaks are advised to wait for notification from the Department of Posts or the Ministry of Finance. Employee unions are expected to continue raising this issue in upcoming meetings.

The topic of the GDS 8th Pay Commission will remain in focus throughout 2025–26 because GDS employees are hopeful that this time they will not be excluded from the pay revision process.