<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The formation of the 8th Pay Commission is facing delays as the last date for submitting applications for key posts has been extended multiple times, now ending on July 31.</li><li>The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has not officially set up the 8th Pay Commission yet, and key positions, including the chairman and members, remain unnamed.</li><li>Stakeholders are concerned about the delays in the establishment of the pay panel, with the Terms of Reference (ToR) still pending approval from the Centre.</li><li>The implementation of the 8th Pay Commission's recommendations, once established, is expected to positively impact over one crore government employees and pensioners, but the rollout of revised salaries and pensions may face delays, similar to past pay commissions.</li></ul>

8th Pay Commission Setup Further Delayed? DoPT Circular On Appointments Sparks Concern

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