Brief overview of the 1st to 7th Pay Commission:

 In India, the Pay Commission is established by the Government of India to review and make recommendations on the salaries, allowances, and pensions of central government employees and armed forces personnel. Here’s a brief overview of the 1st to 7th Pay Commission:

1st Pay Commission (1946-1947)

  • Established: 1946
  • Recommendations: Minimum wage of ₹55 per month.
  • Impact: Focused on basic pay structure and standardization.

2nd Pay Commission (1957-1959)

  • Established: 1957
  • Recommendations: Minimum salary raised to ₹80 per month.
  • Impact: Introduced concepts of efficiency and economy.

3rd Pay Commission (1970-1973)

  • Established: 1970
  • Recommendations: Minimum salary increased to ₹185 per month.
  • Impact: Focused on the disparity between the highest and lowest paid employees.

4th Pay Commission (1983-1986)

  • Established: 1983
  • Recommendations: Minimum salary set at ₹750 per month.
  • Impact: Recommended time-bound promotions for employees.

5th Pay Commission (1994-1997)

  • Established: 1994
  • Recommendations: Minimum salary increased to ₹2,550 per month.
  • Impact: Substantial increase in pay and allowances; emphasis on rationalization.

6th Pay Commission (2006-2008)

  • Established: 2006
  • Recommendations: Minimum salary increased to ₹7,000 per month.
  • Impact: Introduction of Pay Bands and Grade Pay system; higher allowances and pensions.

7th Pay Commission (2014-2016)

  • Established: 2014
  • Recommendations: Minimum salary raised to ₹18,000 per month.
  • Impact: Abolition of Pay Bands and Grade Pay; introduced a new Matrix System for pay calculation.

Key Changes Over Time:

  1. Progressive Increase in Minimum Pay: From ₹55 to ₹18,000.
  2. Structure Evolution: Transition from rigid salary slabs to flexible Pay Bands and Matrix systems.
  3. Focus: Balancing efficiency, employee satisfaction, and fiscal discipline.

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