India, March 26 -- The salaries of central government employee can rise by up to Rs.19,000 per month when the 8th Pay Commission gets implemented.

About 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners will thus benefit this from the pay revision, according to an NDTV report which cited American investment bank Goldman Sachs.

The Pay Commission is a government-appointed body which reviews and recommends salary, pension, and benefits revisions for central government employees and pensioners in the country usually every 10 years, considering economic conditions, inflation, and the cost of living.

The expected salary increase can also vary depending upon the budget allocations. So for a mid-level government employee who earns R...