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By Central 8th Pay Commission Admin Retirement Benefits Update: 8th Pay Commission Likely to Double Gratuity and Leave Encashment Caps Updated: Dec 31, 2025, 22:30 IST NEW DELHI: For Central Government employees standing on the verge of retirement, the 8th Pay Commission isn’t just about a monthly salary hike—it’s about the “final settlement.” As the 7th CPC concludes its ten-year run tonight, a major proposal is on the table to significantly increase the upper limits for Gratuity and Leave Encashment. Currently, the maximum tax-free Gratuity is capped at ₹20 Lakh (recently revised from ₹25 Lakh in certain cases due to DA reaching 50%). However, with the massive jump in basic pay expected from January 1, 2026, this cap has become a bottleneck for senior officials who have served 30+ years. The ₹40 Lakh Gratuity Demand Employee unions have presented a strong case to the Finance Ministry, arguing that the Gratuity cap should be doubled to ₹40 Lakh under the 8th Pay Commission. This demand is based on the logic that if the minimum pay is doubling, the retirement safety net must also expand proportionally to combat inflation. Inside Info: Government sources indicate that the 8th CPC might propose an “Automatic...